#employment-law

#employment-law

Twitter improperly assumed resignation of employee after he did not respond to an ultimatum email, leading to an unfair dismissal ruling.

The Employment Rights Bill represents the most substantial update to employment rights in a generation, aiming to enhance worker protections.

A tribunal awarded over £28,000 to a woman for unfair dismissal due to her pregnancy after maternity leave.

Unfair dismissal will become a day one right, changing employer-employee dynamics.

Employers must adjust recruitment strategies to adapt to new legal responsibilities.

Fiona Smyth is seeking a court order for unpaid compensation from Violet-Anne Wynne for unfair dismissal.

The WRC ruled Ms Wynne's dismissal of Fiona Smyth as unfair, awarding her €11,500 for the lack of due process during dismissal.

Understanding when to seek legal advice is crucial for business growth, helping to avoid costly complications.

Proactive legal management is essential as businesses expand to ensure compliance and operational stability.

A Texas judge has allowed existing noncompete agreements to remain in effect despite a nationwide ban being struck down.

Employers may take adverse employment action if an employee's disability limits their ability to perform essential job functions.

Return-to-office policies may lead to employee backlash, according to employment lawyer Craig Levey.

Labour's plans may allow employees to receive substantial compensation for out-of-hours work communications violations.

Employers can discipline or terminate employees for offensive social media posts; First Amendment protections do not apply in the private sector.

Employers risk costly litigation by mishandling employee complaints, particularly those involving discrimination or harassment.

Severance agreements can provide crucial support after job loss, but employees should not rush to sign without understanding their options.

Project 2025 threatens worker protections through exploitative subcontracting practices in the janitorial industry, highlighted by legal action against Molecular Devices and its contractors.

Non-compete agreements violate worker rights under NLRA, according to NLRB's new directives.

General Counsel advocates for broad remedies for employees affected by non-compete agreements.

Australia has enacted a 'right to disconnect' law protecting employees from after-hours work communication.

Britain's Labour government has proposed significant new rights for workers, marking a substantial overhaul in employment protections set to be implemented in 2026.

Planned overhaul of workers' rights includes unpaid parental leave and protections from unfair dismissal from the first day of employment.

Labour plans to repeal anti-worker laws quickly, but faces challenges in detail and implementation.

UK Employment Tribunal classifies Bolt drivers as workers, granting them rights to minimum wage, holiday pay, and workplace protections.

The new employment law Bill aims to significantly enhance workers' rights but raises concerns among businesses about financial pressures and compliance.

The Government's new employment law aims to significantly enhance workers' rights, potentially reshaping hiring practices and corporate responses across the UK.

AI is revolutionizing the legal process, making it more efficient and allowing lawyers to focus on higher-level tasks.

Practical Law enhances legal professionals' efficiency with expert resources and AI capabilities.

Temper Works is promoting gig workers to bypass new fair tipping laws and potential zero-hours contract bans, raising legal and ethical concerns.

Gig corporations like Uber and Lyft avoid paying millions in taxes by treating drivers as independent businesses, impacting other employers.

Capitol Hill prioritizes lobbying money from employers over potential employee votes on non-compete laws.

States have begun implementing varying degrees of non-compete regulations, creating inconsistency across the country.

There is no federal law mandating time off for voting; state regulations vary widely on this issue.

Disability discrimination is the key issue in Richard Becker's lawsuit against Lenovo following his firing after a public urination incident.

DLA Piper's termination of Anisha Mehta raises significant questions about workplace treatment of pregnant employees and potential bias.

The legality of hiring underage individuals should take precedence over personal competition for jobs.

The federal government is suing Culver's for allegedly firing employees in retaliation for complaints about a hostile work environment towards transgender individuals.

The woman's claim against her former employer was dismissed as the leaving card's low signature count did not constitute a breach of equality law.

The UK government is distancing itself from labeling P&O Ferries as a rogue operator amid controversy and investment concerns.

New laws aim to prevent mass sackings in the maritime industry by imposing strict penalties on companies that violate fair employment practices.

The new Employment Rights Bill will significantly improve sick pay and parental leave for workers in the UK.

New UK employment law plans threaten the survival of thousands of small businesses already struggling due to economic pressures.

Exempting small firms from changes to probationary periods could protect jobs and stimulate growth during economic recovery.

Ellenor Zinski faced termination from Liberty University after coming out as transgender despite assuring no impact on job performance.

Workers are taking employers to court over return-to-office mandates.

Trans and non-binary employees have specific legal protections against discrimination in the workplace under the 2010 Equality Act.

Wigdor Law faces a malicious prosecution lawsuit from Richard Azzopardi over claims related to sexual misconduct allegations against former Governor Andrew Cuomo.

TUC proposes AI regulation law for workplace.

Ms O'Reilly was awarded €60,000 for discriminatory dismissal due to failure to accommodate her disability.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act provides necessary protections for workers needing accommodations for pregnancy-related conditions, but faces challenges regarding religious freedoms.

Employers must accommodate pregnant workers under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, but abortion politics have overshadowed these new rights.

A woman claims she is unjustly liable for over $15,000 to unpaid funeral home workers after being named a director without her consent.

Omar Naziry allegedly defrauded his employer out of over $300,000 by fabricating military service claims.

He faces serious legal consequences, including potential prison time, if convicted.

Older employees can collectively sue Twitter for alleged age discrimination in layoffs after Elon Musk's acquisition.

Elon Musk lost an arbitration case regarding unpaid severance to a former Twitter employee, potentially impacting thousands of other laid-off workers.

Former Twitter employee wins arbitration case for unpaid severance, potentially encouraging more claims from ex-staff against the company.

Women believe they are paid less than men in the workplace, highlighting ongoing pay inequality issues.

Asda's equal pay case could cost over £1.2 billion in back pay and reveal larger implications for UK retailers facing similar claims.

Public employers in California are exempt from Labor Code provisions and PAGA penalties according to the California Supreme Court's ruling in Stone v. Alameda Health System.

PAGA reforms aimed to reduce frivolous lawsuits by tightening requirements for filing claims.

California Supreme Court's ruling confirms that aggrieved employees cannot intervene in PAGA actions of others, ensuring certainty and finality for settlements.

Australia has granted workers the legal right to ignore after-hours demands, sparking criticism from business leaders like Kevin O'Leary.

Kevin O'Leary condemns Australia's 'right to disconnect' law as impractical, emphasizing the need for workplace responsiveness and accountability.

Birddogs allegedly used a former employee's likeness in a mocking ad campaign without consent, leading to a lawsuit for defamation and damages.

Becker alleges wrongful termination due to a disability-related incident, claiming discrimination by Lenovo after a public urination incident in a hotel.

The Mahram v. The Kroger Co. ruling clarifies that arbitration agreements do not automatically extend to third parties unless specified.

California Supreme Court rules against voiding arbitration agreements solely due to unconscionable terms; rather, they should be assessed and, if possible, severed.