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A Closer Look at the Proposed UK Office of the Whistleblower Bill

In December 2024, the UK introduced new legislation aimed at reforming its whistleblowing framework. If passed, it could significantly change how organizations manage internal reports and disclosures....more

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Be Global: Employment Law in 5 - July 2025

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Read: Latest edition of our Gender Pay Transparency Guide now available -The June 2025 edition of our Gender pay transparency: A global guide to employer obligations is now available, covering the latest developments in...more

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Jersey Employment Forum champions new whistleblowing regime

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The Jersey Employment Forum has released a report and recommendation on the introduction of public interest disclosure (whistleblowing) legislation in Jersey which will give legal protection to individuals who report certain...more

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Washington Public Records Act Now Protects Identities in Workplace Investigations

Investigation records have typically been considered public records under Washington State’s public disclosure law, absent a specific exemption or an established legal privilege. ...more

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Illinois Broadens Scope of Whistleblower Act, Strengthening Protections for Whistleblowers in the State

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The Illinois Whistleblower Act (the “Act”) provides protections to employees who make reports of certain fraudulent and illegal conduct occurring in their workplaces. In the past legislative session, the Illinois General...more

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New Illinois Labor and Employment-Related Laws Cover E-Verify, ‘Captive Audience Meetings,’ Noncompetition, AI, and More

The Illinois General Assembly had a busy year in 2024 drafting new legislation that was signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker and took effect on January 1, 2025. The following article summarizes important legal advancements in...more

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Labor and Employment Developments in California in 2025

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California often finds itself at the forefront of labor and employment law, with changes affecting employers each year. This year is no different. In 2025, employers can expect a variety of impactful changes to the...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Five Key Employment and Labour Law Changes Impacting Quebec Employers in 2025

Several recent legislative changes applicable to employers in Quebec were recently announced. These include the new employee threshold for francization requirements, expanded employer obligations to fight and prevent...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q4 2024

This quarter, we continue to highlight the ever-changing state and local employment law landscape. New state laws that took effect during the fourth quarter of 2024 or as of January 1, 2025, continue to focus on increasing...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

New Whistleblower Posting Required for California Employers

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On January 1, 2025, a new whistleblowing posting requirement (AB 2299) took effect in California. The law does not change preexisting protections for California employees who act as “whistleblowers,” but, instead, imposes a...more

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New California Whistleblower Notice Requirements for Employers

While California whistleblowers have long received protection under California law, effective January 1, 2025, California employers have new notice requirements. California employers must ensure their posting is up-to-date...more

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Imminent Employment Law Changes for Illinois Employers

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On January 1, 2025, employers in Illinois must be poised to comply with the looming changes to a host of existing and newly enacted employment laws. The changes reflect the state’s ongoing expansion of workers’ rights and...more

Gould + Ratner LLP

New Illinois Laws in 2025: What Employers Need to Know

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Several new laws approved by the Illinois General Assembly and signed into law this year by Governor JB Pritzker are aimed at protecting and expanding the rights of employees in the state. The new measures’ effect will also...more

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California Enacts a Raft of New Employment Legislation

The latest legislative session has just ended, and, true to form, the California Legislature has added more than a dozen new laws affecting employers doing business in the nation’s largest state.  These statutes are in...more

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