Fourth Circuit Allows Enforcement of DEI Executive Orders to Proceed
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UK Employment Rights Act 2025 Lifts Cap on Unfair Dismissal Compensation Claims
The UK government recently released guidance clarifying that from January 1, 2027, employment tribunals will no longer be subject to a statutory cap when reaching judgments on unfair dismissal compensation claims. The rationale behind the change is revealed in the government’s January 2026 “Factsheet: Unfair Dismissal,” which states that lifting
Dear Littler: Are there any concerns about letting our employees post videos about our products?
Dear Littler: Are there any concerns about letting our employees post videos about our products?
Dear Littler,
I’m a marketing manager at a nationwide retailer. One of our sales associates is an aspiring “influencer” who asked if she could film a short video showcasing our new products for social media. This could
Why You Must Update Your Employee Handbooks Every Year Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
An outdated employee handbook is one of the easiest ways for California employers to create unnecessary legal risk. In this episode, Jen explains why they…
German Federal Labor Court: No Works Councils for Mere Delivery Zones
The German quadrennial works council elections in spring 2026 are approaching. The modern workplace—with matrix structures, platform work, and home office arrangements—raises questions of who is entitled to vote, and where and when an independent establishment (or part thereof) exists. The German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) addressed this latter
New SBA 8(a) Guidance Signals Shift in Interpretation of Who Is ‘Socially and Economically Disadvantaged’
On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued policy guidance indicating that it will administer its 8(a) business development program on a strictly neutral basis going forward. The guidance reflects a significant change in how the agency interprets and applies the statutory requirement that participating firms be
From Compliance to Litigation: How Data Privacy Practices Are Driving Class Actions in Canada
Recent decisions by the Superior Court of Québec and the Ontario Superior Court to certify consumer class actions in personal data security-related cases mark a trend in Canada toward a new era of data privacy and litigation around the use of personal data—a trend that has implications for employers monitoring
International Employment Law Tracker—January 2026
Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global, a worldwide alliance of independent law firms providing advice and counsel on employment law matters. We are pleased to present you with recent international employment law updates for January 2026 compiled by L&E Global. Read the Edition
DOJ’s $1 Million Award to Antitrust Whistleblower: 4 Key Takeaways for Corporate Compliance Programs
On January 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an award of $1 million paid to a whistleblower for information that led to the prosecution of antitrust violations and fraud in automobile auctions under its newest monetary program—the Antitrust Whistleblower Award Program, launched in July 2025 and largely
Super Bowl Safeguards: Managing Workplace-Related Risks Before + After the Big Game
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Court Halts Termination of Haiti TPS; Venezuela TPS Termination Remains in Effect Pending Appeals
Takeaways On Jan. 28, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision holding that DHS lacked statutory authority to “vacate” prior Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Haiti and Venezuela and then terminate TPS early based on those vacaturs. Because the TPS statute does not authorize retroactive vacatur, the Ninth… Continue Reading
As Flu Season Surges, Fourth Circuit Offers Guidance on Vaccine Mandate Litigation
May an employer ask an employee about his or her vaccination status? And may the employer then take an adverse employment action based on that status? A recent case from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Finn v. Humane Society of the United States, found that employers
Arbitration Agreement’s Illegible Print Not Automatically Invalid as Unfair
The California Supreme Court held in Fuentes v. Empire Nissan, Inc. (Feb. 2, 2026) that small or blurry print in an arbitration agreement does not automatically invalidate the agreement as unconscionable. Instead, the Court clarified that “illegibility” may create procedural unconscionability – i.e., unfairness in the way the agreement was presented to an employee –… Continue Reading
Travel Time or Working Time? What the Latest CJEU Decision Means for Employers in Germany
Travel Time or Working Time? What the Latest CJEU Decision Means for Employers in Germany
Monday morning, 7:15 a.m. A company vehicle pulls out of the parking lot. The destination is a conference hotel about 90 minutes away for a training session. One employee is driving, another is answering work
The EU Pay Transparency Directive’s Progress Explained
With less than six months before the EU Pay Transparency Directive 2023/970 deadline of 7 June 2026, no member state has yet published a completed piece of legislation. Employers can expect an increase in updates at the member state level in the next few months. Those that do not stay