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A Win for Hong Kong Employees: New Law Expands Access to Statutory Benefits

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Effective from January 2026, a new law in Hong Kong will broaden the definition of a ‘continuous contract’, making it easier for employees to qualify for statutory employment benefits. We look at the details below....more

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Colorado Lawmakers Were Busy in 2025 – What Employers Need to Know

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Colorado was once again busy this legislative session – and employers need to adjust their practices in order to adapt to some key new laws soon to take effect. We have highlighted below a few of the critical changes that...more

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End of NY Legislative Session Leaves Employers Watching Key Workplace Bills

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New York’s two-year 2025-2026 legislative session hit its midpoint in June, with lawmakers wrapping up the first year by passing a slew of workplace-related bills that now await action from Governor Hochul. As federal labor...more

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Droit de l’emploi au Canada : Changements récents et à venir

Au cours de la dernière année, des changements importants ont été apportés à la législation en matière d’emploi un peu partout au Canada. Des mises à jour législatives majeures ont notamment été effectuées en Ontario, en...more

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What to Watch in Nevada’s 2025 Legislative Session: Key Employment-Related Bills

On February 3, 2025, the Nevada state legislature kicked off its latest legislative session, and state lawmakers are poised to consider several bills that could impact employers and employees, from last day pay provisions to...more

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Ontario, Canada: February 27, 2025 — Some Employees May Be Entitled to Paid Time Off to Vote

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The 2025 Ontario provincial election will take place on February 27, 2025. Voters will elect their Member of Provincial Parliament to represent them at Queen’s Park. In most of the province, polls are open on election day...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

Employers’ Wage and Hour FAQs: California Wildfires Edition

Wildfires continue to rage across Southern California, leveling entire neighborhoods, forcing evacuations for tens of thousands of people, and posing incredible hardship on businesses and their employees...more

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Who Gets Paid on a Snow Day?

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It’s that time of year! You can’t turn on the news and not see a winter weather advisory for somewhere in the country. Here is a question we get every year: Do we have to pay employees if it snows, and the office is closed?...more

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Key Changes to New York Employment Law in 2024 and What to Expect in 2025

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Every new year brings changes to the employment laws applicable to New York State and New York City employers. In this article, we review the key employment laws that went into effect in 2024 and highlight some of the new and...more

Payne & Fears

[Webinar] New CA Employment Laws 2025: Are You Prepared? - December 4th, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PT

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Join us for a lively discussion of critical year-end updates for California employers. We will address new legislation and key case rulings. Topics include: - Key bills relating to freelance workers, “captive audience”...more

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Employment Rights Bill Is Laid Before UK Parliament: What Employers Need to Know

The new Labour government has set out its plans for reforming the labour market in its Employment Rights Bill just within the first one hundred days in office. This volume of change was initially set out in the Labour...more

Allen Matkins

Key Updates in 2024 For California Employers: Paid Sick Leave, Cannabis Protections, Reproductive Loss, Covenants, and COVID-19...

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2024 brings crucial updates for California employers navigating the intricacies of workplace policies. In this alert, the Allen Matkins Labor & Employment Practice share key updates employers should make note of including:...more

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Legislative Update: Nearing the End of the Road (for 2023)

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Now that the Legislature’s September 14, 2023 deadline to pass bills to the Governor has come and gone, we are providing an overview of  which employment bills are before the Governor for consideration,...more

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[Webinar] Ninth Annual Labor & Employment Fall Seminar - September 13th, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm CT

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Join us Wednesday, September 13 at noon for our Ninth Annual Labor & Employment Fall Seminar. This year’s event will be livestreamed from our Chicago office. Our attorneys will discuss the latest employment law updates...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

[Event] 2023 Hot Topics in Employment Law - April 25th, Baltimore, MD

Join Miles & Stockbridge for a half-day SHRM- and HRCI-approved program and plenty of networking. Our annual Hot Topics in Law Employment Law Seminar brings together business owners and legal, C-Suite and human resource...more

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The Top 18 Workplace Law Stories from September 2021

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Nevada Legislative Update: New Laws Employers Need to Know

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The 81st session of the Nevada legislature concluded on June 1, 2021. There are several new laws that have immediate impact for Nevada employers. This article highlights some of the more important changes....more

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Global Employer Guide (Updated)

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We are pleased to make available this year's edition of the Global Employer Guide. The guide provides a concise, easy to read summary of employment law across numerous countries. Our updated release reflects the changes...more

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Australia’s High Court Rules on How to Count Personal Leave Entitlement Under the Fair Work Act

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On August 13, 2020, 11 years after the enactment of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the “FW Act”), Australian employers received guidance from the High Court regarding how to count the entitlement to “10 days” of personal leave...more

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COVID-19 – Contingency Planning for Reducing Employment Costs

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As the COVID-19 pandemic develops, employers will undoubtedly be formulating contingency plans to deal with the economic downturn and uncertain weeks, or months, ahead. The unprecedented spread of COVID-19 has caused the...more

Cozen O'Connor

Employment Law Now: IV-51 - A New 2020 Vision

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In this first new episode of 2020 (Season 4), we look at the 15 hot topics your company should have on your list to think about....more

Vedder Price

2020 California Employment Law Roundup

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As 2019 draws to a close, employers in California have a busy new year ahead of them with expanded legal obligations, including significant new legislation regarding independent contractor status and mandatory arbitration...more

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Five Employment Law Traps For CFOs Tasked with HR Oversight

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Overseeing human resources -- a hat that many CFOs wear -- may mean having to make crucial decisions about hiring and policy, performance management and discipline, and employee terminations. Such decisions may affect HR...more

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State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q2 2019

State and local governments are increasingly regulating the workplace. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and upcoming legislative developments to help...more

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March 2019: The Top 14 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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