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Guest commentary: New employment laws for 2026
02 Jan 2026 22:23 GMT
… decisions that result in discrimination.
For example, companies … then shuts out such workers from the hiring or …
AB 692 affects employers paying for employee tuition, signing bonuses, … LightGabler, representing management in employment law issues and related …
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Federal Court Denies Claim that Franchisor Is a Joint Employer with Franchisee
02 Jan 2026 22:07 GMT
… dismissed employment discrimination claims against a franchisor asserted by its franchisees’ employee … was “terminated after filing a workers’ compensation claim” did not … broadly classify franchisors as joint employers absent sufficient factual support. …
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10 Essential Elements in an Employee Handbook Sample
02 Jan 2026 21:30 GMT
… a shared comprehension among all employees.
Employment Policies
In every workplace, clear … swiftly and fairly.
Non-discrimination Policies
Non-discrimination policies play a crucial … system, which helps comply with labor regulations.
Regular working hours are …
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Will a Revised USMCA Strengthen Worker Rights and Reduce Outsourcing?
02 Jan 2026 20:18 GMT
… discouraging outsourcing.
Worker groups argued that companies have offshored jobs since NAFTA … claims to include other labor claims, including discrimination and occupational safety and …
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Community: How workplaces can better support employees facing domestic violence
02 Jan 2026 20:01 GMT
(StatePoint) Employers can provide meaningful support to their workers when they … them to stay in their jobs. Yet doing so – and … employers about the violence because they feared they would face discrimination … did go to their employer for help, often the …
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10 California employment law changes on tap for 2026
02 Jan 2026 18:00 GMT
… ’s west coast labor and employment law department, said … the state’s California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act, … contractual requirements that employees pay the employer, a training … by itself, constitute unlawful discrimination, according to the recently …
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YouTube illusionist claims employee lawsuit aims for ‘shakedown payout’
02 Jan 2026 17:57 GMT
… to prevent harassment discrimination or retaliation and various state Labor Code violations … — and discriminated against her in pay and treatment throughout her employment, paying … blind eye to male co-workers’ grave errors,” the suit states …
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Ex-St. Patrick worker alleges discrimination, retaliation
02 Jan 2026 16:58 GMT
… 1964 through a pattern of discriminatory employment practices and retaliatory actions that … and white employees, including scheduling differences among case workers.
Black case workers were … the resident ultimately quit their jobs, according to the lawsuit. …
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US Steel refused to accommodate pregnant mine worker, EEOC alleges
02 Jan 2026 16:18 GMT
… the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged in a … Steel again assigned her jobs outside her regular role … Florida workers who had alleged discrimination under the PWFA; both employees … EEOC, the complaint said.
Employers should note that the …
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DOLE resolves 98% of labour disputes, securing P8.34 billion for workers
02 Jan 2026 07:30 GMT
The Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) has reported significant … strengthening protections against discrimination against women in employment, new standards for … issued a labour advisory to reinforce employer responsibilities and protect worker rights …