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Significant Changes to Korea’s Union Act Expected Imminently 

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Korea’s so-called ‘Yellow Envelope Act’ is expected to be enacted imminently. It is set to introduce significant changes to trade union legislation in Korea. We take a look at the key provisions and what these mean for...more

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Ohio Enacts Mini-WARN Law Requiring Notice of Plant Closings and Mass Layoffs

On July 1, 2025, Ohio enacted a new mini-WARN law as part of House Bill 96 (the biennial budget bill). Codified at Ohio Revised Code §4113.31, the statute takes effect on September 29, 2025, and imposes new state-specific...more

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States Pondering ‘Trigger’ Legislation to Enforce the National Labor Relations Act

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Several states are considering “trigger” laws that would allow their own labor authorities to effectively enforce labor laws if the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) fails or is unable to do so. This...more

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Expansion of Class Action Rights for Workers: A New Era in French Employment Law?

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AT A GLANCE - It’s fair say that class actions have been virtually nonexistent under French law so far. The Act of April 30, 2025 (the “DDADUE” law)—which transposes into French law the European Directive 2020/1828 on...more

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“California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation” Law: What Qualifies as Intimidation?

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Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top California has recently enacted a new, controversial statute preventing employers from requiring employees to attend political or religious meetings. California Labor...more

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Employment Rights Bill: Crucial Updates for UK Employers Ahead of Final Commons Vote Tomorrow

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As anticipated, the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) continues to evolve — the latest development being the release of an amendment paper last week. But what do these latest changes really mean for U.K. employers?...more

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Held Captive No More: New York Enacts Legislation Prohibiting Mandatory Meetings Regarding Employers’ Political (But Really Union)...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On September 6, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law legislation that, effective immediately, prohibits employers from disciplining employees who refuse to participate in meetings concerning...more

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2021 California Labor, Employment, and Independent Contractor Legislative Update

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With the 2021 California legislative year closed, it is now time to examine the new legislation that will affect California companies. We have summarized the key new legislation below, with relevant action items noted....more

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The Top 20 Non-COVID Workplace Law Stories Of 2020

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That this past year was the most challenging year in your professional life is an almost certainty. You were forced to learn entirely new statutory schemes, absorb new local health directives on a near-daily basis, create a...more

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Congress Passes Labor-Friendly “PRO Act”

On Thursday, February 6, 2020 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, also known as the “PRO Act”. The legislation passed mostly along party lines, would provide sweeping changes to...more

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New Election, Conflict of Interest, Firearm and Cannabis Laws

Part 1: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020 - How do the laws passed last year by California lawmakers impact how public agencies do business in the new year? In this annual Legal Alert series, Best Best &...more

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How Might Virginia’s New Legislative Trifecta Affect Employers in the Commonwealth in 2020?

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In the November 2019 election Virginia gained a Democratic “trifecta”—both legislative chambers and the governorship are now controlled by one political party. It has been over two decades since Democratic lawmakers...more

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California Attempts to Weed Out Unfair Labor Practices at the State Level by Enacting Union-Friendly Regulation on Employers in...

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As the cannabis industry has rapidly progressed over the years, states such as New York, New Jersey and Illinois have begun to implement legislation that encourages employers to engage in labor peace agreements with unions....more

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Littler Global Guide - Malaysia - Q3 2019

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The Workers’ Minimum Standard of Housing and Amenities (Amendment) Act 2019 aims to expand the minimum standard of housing and provision of basic facilities for workers in all sectors. The Act received Royal Assent on...more

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Littler Global Guide - Italy - Q3 2019

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New Decree Law n. 101/2019, effective on September 5, 2019, introduces a minimum legal framework for gig workers, providing the applicability of the discipline of subordinate employment relationships. The remuneration of the...more

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Littler Global Guide - Finland - Q2 2019

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Amendment to Law Simplifies Terminations of Employment Contracts - New Legislation Enacted - On July 1, 2019, the amendment to Chapter 7, Section 2, Subsection 1 of the Employment Contracts Act (55/2001) comes into...more

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