Federal EEO-1 reporting may be heading for a major reset — but employers should be careful not to mistake federal uncertainty for a broader retreat from workforce pay-data obligations. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has proposed rescinding the long-standing
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Canada’s Pay Transparency Momentum Continues: New Brunswick Signals the Direction of Travel
Special thanks to our articling student Brianna Grieff for contributing to this update.
As pay transparency obligations continue to expand globally, employers with operations in Canada should be paying close attention to a rapidly evolving provincial landscape. Much like developments
Asia Pacific Employers’ Forum 2026: Highlights and Insights
Employment law developments across Asia Pacific continue at a rapid pace, with regulators expanding their enforcement powers, unions gaining influence, employees becoming more willing to challenge workplace decisions, and governments introducing significant reforms affecting workforce management.
Our latest AP Employers’
IRS Updates FAQs on the Qualified Overtime Compensation Deduction: Compliance Obligations for Employers
On August 6, 2026, the IRS released Fact Sheet FS-2026-13, substantially revising and replacing FS-2026-01, its January 2026 guidance on the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The revised
DOL Clarifies ERISA Treatment of Trump Accounts: What Employers Need to Know
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued Technical Release 2026‑02 on June 17, 2026, providing critical clarity for employers evaluating whether to offer contributions to “Trump Accounts” under IRC sections 530A and 128; contributions to Trump accounts could be made as
Expanding Globally? Check Out Our Field Guide For Going Global
Baker McKenzie’s legal resource for companies taking business models, products and technology international.
Are you considering expanding into new jurisdictions? Are you aware which foreign laws and legal issues matter most? Have you prepared a detailed statement of facts, plans and
EU Pay Transparency Directive: Deadlines Missed, But the Real Work Starts Now
The EU Pay Transparency Directive’s transposition deadline—June 7, 2026—has passed. As of the June 7 deadline, only a handful of Member States—notably Slovakia, Italy and Lithuania—have fully or largely implemented the Directive, with most others still working through draft legislation
The Global Employer: Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update | June 2026
We are pleased to share with you The Global Employer – Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update, a collection of key updates from Australia, South Africa, Thailand, and the United States.
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Colorado and Illinois Advance AI Transparency Obligations for Employers
In our recent post, AI Regulation on Hold in Colorado—But Employer Risk Isn’t, we flagged that delay did not mean diminished risk. That continues to hold true. Colorado has now approved a comprehensive rewrite of its AI law, while
Asia Pacific in Focus: 2026 Employment Law Shifts Global Employers Can’t Ignore
Some historically more employer-friendly APAC jurisdictions are becoming harder to manage as employee protections expand and procedural requirements tighten. In 2026, the region is broadly politically stable, but economic caution, recent elections, and pro-labor legislative agendas are reshaping employment risk