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In California, an employer’s invention-assignment agreement often looks like it gives the company ownership of every idea an employee touches. For engineers at high-growth technology companies...

This comprehensive analysis examines recent federal appellate court decisions that shape employment and labor law, covering joint employer doctrine applications, age discrimination standards...

The Federal Trade Commission has shifted from pursuing a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements to a targeted enforcement strategy focused on case-by-case investigations and consent orders. Recent enforcement actions reveal the agency's priorities, particularly regarding blanket noncompetes affecting low-wage workers and restrictions in the healthcare industry that may limit patient access to care.

Under the current Trump administration, the H-1B program has faced immense scrutiny and as a result significant changes have been put into place to curb what has been described by the administration as “rampant, widespread H-1B abuse.”

The IRS recently released an updated set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) governing educational assistance programs under Section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code...

The SECURE 2.0 Act introduces significant compliance requirements and plan design opportunities for 2026, with mandatory Roth-only catch-up contributions for higher earners and expanded eligibility for part-time employees. Plan sponsors face critical year-end amendment deadlines and must make strategic decisions about optional features that will shape their retirement plans' future.

On April 1, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to establish a formal whistleblower program under the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”). While much of the discussion has focused on what the proposed rule will do, the more fundamental question is why such a rule became necessary.

A recent Ninth Circuit decision highlights how private whistleblowers can drive significant False Claims Act litigation and settlements even when the federal government declines to intervene or actively seeks dismissal. The case examines the boundaries of attorney fee enhancements in FCA cases, particularly when counsel achieves unprecedented results without government support.

The U.S. Treasury Department unveiled its new plan to attack financial crimes, with a particular emphasis on those involving fraud against government healthcare plans.

From 6 April 2026, the maximum protective award that an employment tribunal (ET) can make for a failure to comply with collective redundancy consultation obligations will double from 90 days' actual gross pay...

Foreign-headquartered companies looking to reduce their workforce in the States face a complex web of U.S. operational, regulatory and reputational risks. Jackson Lewis’ Workforce...

Welcome to the March 2026 edition of BCLP’s UK HR Two‑Minute Monthly – your quick, practical roundup of the latest UK employment law cases, HR developments and legislative news.