Global Recruitment Trends Legal Experts Warn Labour’s Crackdown on ‘Bogus’ Self-Employment May Fall Short of Reform Goals October 5, 2026 Reynand Wu By Jo Faragher Published in partnership with workplace and HR insights Employment lawyers and legal experts have raised significant concerns that the UK government’s headline-grabbing plans to eradicate "bogus" self-employment…
International Employment Law The New Enforcement Frontier: U.S. Government Escalates Scrutiny of H-1B Sponsorship and Anti-Discrimination Compliance September 26, 2026 Reynand Wu September 25, 2026 — In a move signaling a seismic shift in federal immigration and labor enforcement, the Trump Administration has launched an aggressive, multi-agency campaign targeting the H-1B visa…
International Employment Law Landmark Court of Appeal Ruling Threatens Employer ‘Clawback’ Agreements: Geeks Ltd v Watts Explained September 26, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman Main Facts In a decision that has sent shockwaves through human resources departments and employment law firms alike, the UK Court of Appeal has ruled that standard training repayment provisions—commonly…
International Employment Law Gibson Dunn Expands Finance Capabilities with Key Partner Hire: Andrew Hogan Joins New York Office September 23, 2026 Layla Zulfa NEW YORK — September 22, 2026 — Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, a global leader in legal services, announced today the significant expansion of its Finance and Investment Funds Practice…
International Employment Law Navigating the Modern M&A Landscape: Insights from Gibson Dunn’s September 2026 Legal Symposium September 23, 2026 Sagoh Executive Summary: Bridging the Gap Between Transactional Strategy and Litigation Risk In an era defined by volatile market conditions, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and the rise of mission-driven corporate structures, the…
International Employment Law Second Circuit Strikes Down NLRB’s Strict Dress Code Standard in Major Post-Loper Bright Labor Decision September 22, 2026 Dwi Wanna NEW YORK — In a landmark ruling that could fundamentally shift how businesses structure and defend workplace appearance guidelines, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has dealt…
International Employment Law Federal Regulators Issue Long-Awaited Guidance on Workplace Wellness Programs, Easing Retroactive Reward Pressures for Employers September 22, 2026 Lina Hope WASHINGTON — For millions of American workers, corporate wellness initiatives have long served as a double-edged sword. On one hand, health-contingent programs promote positive lifestyle changes, ranging from weight loss…
International Employment Law Spain Overhauls Employment Transparency: Royal Decree 723/2026 Introduces Rigorous Reporting Obligations for Businesses September 22, 2026 Laily UPN MADRID — In a major regulatory shift set to reshape the employer-employee dynamic across the Iberian Peninsula, Spain has officially adopted Royal Decree 723/2026. Promulgated on September 9, 2026, and…
International Employment Law Decoding the EU Pay Transparency Directive: European Commission FAQs Clarify Rules as Member States Lag Behind Implementation September 20, 2026 Basiran BRUSSELS — As the landscape of European employment law undergoes its most significant transformation in decades, employers across the continent are grappling with the complexities of the European Union’s Pay…
International Employment Law The End of an Era: SEC Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Shareholder Proxy Rules September 20, 2026 Lina Irawan By Legal Analysis Desk | September 18, 2026 In a move that promises to reshape the landscape of American corporate governance, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced two landmark…
