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Following the significant reforms introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025, the UK government has announced further proposals aimed at strengthening workers’ rights and reshaping the employment law landscape. bit.ly/48gKo3I
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Demand for skilled construction labor is rising as AI-driven digital infrastructure investment accelerates. For owners, developers, and investors, labor availability can shape where projects are located and how quickly they move into construction. bit.ly/4s4eUXx
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Partner Adam Abrahms was quoted by Law360 in an article examining the continued wave of litigation challenging NCAA eligibility rules and the potential impact of recent rule changes and proposed federal legislation on college athletics. bit.ly/4hM4isX
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed three measures that will impose new requirements on employers’ use of artificial intelligence and automated technologies in the workplace. bit.ly/47BUYSN
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The Internal Revenue Service has begun to audit fixed indemnity health/wellness benefit plans that have been marketed by promising significant payroll tax savings to employers and employees. bit.ly/4hDOMy7
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Pay equity and pay transparency remain key areas of focus for global employers. In this LawFlash, we discuss the latest transposition developments and potential implications for employers as they prepare to comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directives. bit.ly/3Tqadut
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On September 9, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Employee Access to Personnel Records bill, which amends New York Labor Law to add new section 210-b. bit.ly/4hmawjb
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We are pleased to welcome Sara Kalis to Morgan Lewis as a partner in our Chicago office. Sara advises employers on labor relations, collective bargaining, union organizing, labor strategy, and labor issues arising from corporate transactions. bit.ly/4cT2mMw
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Associate Marlie Blaise has been named winner of the New Leaders of the Bar – Employment award as part of the 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards, which celebrate lawyers who have made an impact on New Jersey’s legal community and beyond. bit.ly/4j6hxpm
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A recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling makes clear that compliance with the FLSA does not necessarily satisfy the Illinois Minimum Wage Law, opening the door to broader claims involving pre- and post-shift activities and other off-the-clock work. bit.ly/4iQnzu7
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SHRM featured of counsel Pierce Blue in this article discussing the importance of employers evaluating reasonable accommodation requests from employees with social anxiety disorder while ensuring they can perform the essential functions of their jobs. bit.ly/3Vtp4op
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Partners Kaiser Chowdhry and Keri Engelman spoke with Law360 about companies’ efforts to manage mass wage and hour arbitrations, including the potential benefits and risks of batching protocols as courts continue to scrutinize these provisions. bit.ly/4yK4v5E
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Molly Terwilliger, Damon Elder, Claire Lesikar, and Anne Philpot contributed a chapter to Lexology’s Employment: North America panoramic guide discussing key employment law developments, emerging issues, and considerations for employers in Washington. bit.ly/46qouu6
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David Dziengowski, Eric Kim, and Ali Kliment contributed a chapter to Lexology’s Employment: North America panoramic guide. The chapter discusses key employment law developments, emerging issues, and considerations for employers in Pennsylvania. bit.ly/3TBURTD
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Lesli Ligorner has been named Employment Lawyer of the Year as part of the 2026 Asia Legal Awards. Hosted by Law.com International, the awards celebrate significant transactions, cases, and legal work shaping Asia’s legal industry. bit.ly/4h7lckm
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A recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling makes clear that compliance with the FLSA does not necessarily satisfy the Illinois Minimum Wage Law (IMWL), opening the door to broader claims involving pre- and post-shift activities and other off-the-clock work. bit.ly/4iQnzu7
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Please join us for the next installment of the Morgan Lewis Automotive Hour Webinar series, focused on domestic and foreign labor issues in the automotive industry. bit.ly/4ij8Yaw
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The UK government has announced that mandatory multi-factor authentication will be introduced for sponsor management system (SMS) users from 3 September 2026. bit.ly/4A3G7NA
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The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on August 21, 2026 paused an earlier ruling that allowed certain class of 2022 student-athletes to compete for a fifth season. bit.ly/4x755t5
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s new rule and guidance on serious work-related misconduct came into force on 1 September 2026, expanding how non-financial misconduct is addressed at non-banking firms. bit.ly/4xBYKXw
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