Employment Law

California’s 2027 legislative slate introduces strict prohibitions against the use of workplace surveillance tools that monitor employee emotional states. This shift marks a significant departure from the rapid technological adoption seen in recent years, placing the Golden State at the

When a sixty-two-year-old worker was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis during his notice period, his employer argued that disability benefits should replace severance pay. This case, which reached its final resolution in the high courts, addresses a fundamental tension in modern

The upcoming legislative amendments are specifically designed to bolster the economic stability of low-wage workers in precarious employment across the province. This modernization of the Labour Standards Code arrives at a critical juncture where the rising cost of living necessitates

A Pennsylvania federal judge recently ruled that pandemic-era policy shifts do not excuse employees from failing to follow standard Family and Medical Leave Act administrative procedures. This landmark decision clarifies the boundaries of employer leniency in an era where workplace

Maintaining a meticulous audit trail of all preventative measures and investigations is becoming a prerequisite for a successful legal defense. This reality stems from a wave of legislative updates that have replaced the aging “severe or pervasive” standard with broader