On November 21, 2025, India implemented a sweeping overhaul of its labor law regime, transforming labor compliance nationwide. This reform consolidates and updates 29 central labor laws into four comprehensive labor codes: the Code on Wages (2019), the Code on
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LaborSphere, published by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, focuses on developments in labor and employment law. The blog covers topics such as enforcement actions by agencies like the EEOC, legislative changes affecting noncompete agreements, updates on labor law reforms in various jurisdictions including India, and evolving judicial approaches to restrictive covenants. It also addresses local employment regulations such as 'ban the box' laws and their amendments. The content is aimed at employers and legal professionals seeking to understand compliance requirements, litigation risks, and regulatory shifts in labor and employment matters.
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Part 29 of “The Restricting Covenant Series”: From Reliable to Unpredictable: Navigating Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants in Delaware
Once considered a reliable “go-to” state for enforcing noncompetes and nonsolicitation agreements, Delaware is now a minefield of unpredictability. Historically, if a noncompete’s geographic, temporal or business activity scope was too broad, Delaware courts used the “blue-pencil” doctrine1 to render…
Philadelphia Amends ‘Ban the Box’ Law: Key Changes to the Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards Ordinance Effective January 2026
Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards Ordinance (FCRSSO), commonly known as its “ban the box” law, has regulated how and under what circumstances an employer can consider the criminal histories of its applicants and employees since its enactment in 2011. …
The Employment Rights Bill: Key Changes and Implementation Timeline
The Employment Rights Bill introduces sweeping changes to the UK employment landscape, with new protections for workers and additional responsibilities for employers. Although many measures will take effect in stages between 2026 and 2027, businesses should be tracking developments now…
H-1B Update: Executive Order Targets New H-1B Visa Holders With $100,000 Fee
On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of anyone seeking to enter the U.S. in H-1B status without payment of a new $100,000 fee. To view the full alert, visit the Faegre Drinker website.
New “Home Country Only” Visa Interview Rule and Termination of the Interview Waiver
By Beth Carlson
Effective September 6, the United States has ended “third-country visa stamping.” All non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants must now schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. embassy or consulate in their country of nationality or residence. Effective September 2, most…
EU Entry/Exit System (EES): Implications for Non-EU Travellers
From 12 October 2025, the European Union will begin the phased rollout of the Entry/Exit System, a digital border management tool replacing passport stamping for non-EU nationals entering the Schengen Area. UK and U.S. travellers, along with other non-EU nationals,…