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Why Policing Language at Work is a Risky Move
• Shaw Law Group, PC Filed Under: HR - General
From time to time, HR hears a familiar complaint: “Employees are speaking another language, and it’s making others uncomfortable.” The impulse to step in is […]
Key Takeaways: Record Surge in Trade Secret Litigation
• Jones Walker Filed Under: Restrictive Covenants
Recent data confirms that trade secret litigation is at an all‑time high, reflecting a fundamental shift in how companies protect proprietary information. As panelists during […]
So, You Hired a Fraudulent Employee—Now What?
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: HR - Hiring Process
Figuring out that you hired the wrong person is always jarring. But what if the “wrong person” was never who they said they were at […]
Crypto Payrolls: Opportunities and Compliance Considerations for Global Employers
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: HR - Multinational Employers
In today’s rapidly evolving global workforce, innovative companies are exploring compensation models that incorporate cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins like USDC, EURC, or […]
Latest State Law Articles
2026 California Employment Law Update: Preservation of Training Records
• Maynard Nexsen PC Category: California - General
Commencing January 1, 2026, California Senate Bill 513 requires that personnel records relating to the employee’s performance include “education and training records” and require employers […]
2026 California Employment Law Update: Designated Person for Paid Family Leave
• Maynard Nexsen PC Category: California - Family Leave
Passed in late 2025, California Senate Bill 590 will, commencing July 1, 2028, expand eligibility for benefits under the paid family leave program to include […]
California Legislature Fails To Pass Bill For Private Right of Action For Penalties for Untimely Wage Payments
• CDF Labor Law LLP Category: California - Wage & Hour
California Legislature Fails To Pass Bill For Private Right of Action For Penalties for Untimely Wage Payments
New Jersey State Court Addresses Scope of NJEPA
• Ogletree Deakins Category: New Jersey - General
Does the New Jersey Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (NJEPA) apply retroactively to claims for unequal pay that predate its effective date? Can a […]
California High Court Limits Use of Formatting and “Fine Print” Arguments to Defeat Arbitration
• Littler Category: California - General
California High Court Limits Use of Formatting and “Fine Print” Arguments to Defeat Arbitration The California Supreme Court (the “Court”) has confirmed that an arbitration […]
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