When the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its first DEI-related False Claims Act (FCA) settlement in April 2026, a key question emerged: was this an isolated enforcement action or the start of a broader strategy? The answer is now
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Global Carve-Outs: Why Workforce Execution Is Often the Critical Path
In today’s M&A market, carve-out transactions remain one of the most important tools for private equity sponsors and strategic acquirers seeking to acquire high-value businesses from larger corporate groups. Yet while the commercial rationale may be straightforward, workforce execution rarely
California Reminds Employers: TPS Changes Do Not Alter Workplace Obligations
Recent developments affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS)[1] beneficiaries have created uncertainty for employers managing work authorization and reverification obligations. In response, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has reminded employers that changes affecting TPS beneficiaries do not change employers’ existing
Federal Retreat, State Expansion: The New Workforce Data Landscape for US Employers
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
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