Our lawyers summarize the letter sent by Attorneys General of 13 states to Fortune 100 companies warning of “serious legal consequences” over race-based employment preferences and diversity/inclusion policies.
Client Alert | July 18, 2023
The California Supreme Court has held that plaintiffs compelled to arbitrate individual PAGA claims can still have standing to litigate non-individual PAGA claims.
| July 18, 2023
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (the “DCWP”) released Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) regarding New York City’s Local Law 144, which went into effect on July 5, 2023.
Client Alert | July 7, 2023
The California Supreme Court held today that employers owe no duty of care, under state tort law, to nonemployees (including employees’ family members) to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Client Alert | July 6, 2023
The Supreme Court clarified the standard employers must satisfy to show that granting a religious accommodation would create an “undue hardship” on the employer’s business.
Client Alert | June 29, 2023
Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss a U.S. Supreme Court decision which held that Harvard’s and the University of North Carolina’s use of race in their admissions processes violated the Equal Protection Clause and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and what it might mean for employers.
Client Alert | June 29, 2023
Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss the ramifications of a potential ban on non-disclosure agreements in the state of New York.
Client Alert | June 23, 2023
Our lawyers discuss a U.S. Supreme Court decision that appealing the denial of a motion to compel arbitration automatically stays district court proceedings pending resolution of that appeal.
Client Alert | June 23, 2023
Our lawyers discuss amendments made to Colorado’s employment laws that will affect how employers draft and implement policies and practices, particularly in worker protections.
Client Alert | June 15, 2023
Munich partners Mark Zimmer and Katharina Humphrey are the authors of "Breaking Down Germany's New Whistleblower Protection Act" published by Law360 on June 14, 2023.
Article | June 15, 2023
Washington, D.C. of counsel David Schnitzer is the author of "Employers Should Take a Fresh Look at Their COVID-Era Vaccination and Testing Policies" published by The National Law Journal on June 8, 2023.
Article | June 13, 2023
Panelists from Gibson Dunn and Deloitte provide a comprehensive discussion of New York City’s Local Law 144, a groundbreaking law that regulates the use of AI tools in hiring and promotion.
Webcasts | June 9, 2023
In its 2023 edition, Chambers USA awarded Gibson Dunn 106 first-tier rankings, of which 36 were firm practice group rankings and 70 were individual lawyer rankings.
Firm News | June 1, 2023
The Supreme Court has held that the National Labor Relations Act does not preempt state-law tort claims against a union based on the intentional destruction of property as the result of a labor strike.
Client Alert | June 1, 2023
Writing for Law360, Jason Schwartz, Naima Farrell and Emily Lamm discuss rapidly-changing artificial intelligence laws in five jurisdictions.
Client Alert | May 31, 2023
Munich partner Mark Zimmer is co-author of “Die Rolle des Betriebsrats beim Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz,” [PDF] published in the issue 22/2023 of the German publication Betriebs-Berater, together with Simon Millfahrt.
Article | May 30, 2023
Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s guidance on ensuring that automated employment decision-making systems and Artificial Intelligence tools do not cause bias or discrimination against certain applicants or current employees.
Client Alert | May 23, 2023
The California Supreme Court held that Labor Code section 1102.5(b), which protects an employee from retaliation for disclosing unlawful activity to an employer or government agency, encompasses reports of information already known to the recipient.
Client Alert | May 22, 2023
Gibson Dunn lawyers comment on a new German law protecting those who report violations around the workplace.
Client Alert | May 17, 2023
Gibson Dunn has established a Child and Forced Labor Risks Global Task Force to help our clients prevent illegal child and forced labor, evaluate their supply chains, and respond to investigations and litigation.
Client Alert | May 17, 2023
The German magazine brand eins recognized Gibson Dunn’s Frankfurt and Munich offices in its special issue brand eins/thema among the best commercial law firms in Germany.
Firm News | May 12, 2023
Our lawyers discuss a New York City law that restricts employers and employment agencies from using an automated employment decision tool in hiring and promotion decisions unless it has been the subject of a bias audit.
Client Alert | April 20, 2023
California is positioning itself as a key regulator of AI in employment, and with proposals focused on governing automated decision-making tools, our lawyers share five key points for employers.
Client Alert | April 13, 2023
Washington, D.C. partner Jason Schwartz is the co-author of Whistleblower Law: A Practitioner's Guide, Release 12.
Article | April 6, 2023
Employers should consider reviewing severance agreements, following a recent National Labor Relations Board decision on terms restricting the employee’s exercise of their National Labor Relations Act rights. Our Labor and Employment lawyers discuss implications.
Client Alert | March 24, 2023
Gibson Dunn lawyers share updates for employers on issues surrounding automated programming in job search websites.
Client Alert | March 23, 2023
Our lawyers discuss the year in Employee Retirement Income Security Act litigation, as a way to help plan sponsors and administrators navigate the ever-evolving ERISA landscape.
Client Alert | March 21, 2023
Writing for Law360, Cassandra Gaedt-Sheckter and Emily Lamm discuss 10 AI and privacy considerations for employers who are currently or are contemplating using automated tools in the employment lifecycle.
Client Alert | March 2, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a highly compensated executive employee who is paid at a daily rate is not paid on a “salary basis” and thus is not exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Client Alert | February 22, 2023
The Daily Journal recognized three Gibson Dunn wins in its annual feature on the Top Verdicts in California for 2022.
Firm News | February 17, 2023
Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss a ruling that allows California employers to continue to require that employees sign arbitration agreements in connection with their employment without the risk of potential criminal liability.
Client Alert | February 17, 2023
On January 26, 2023, the Delaware Court of Chancery held, for the first time, that corporate officers owe a duty of oversight. Authored by Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster, the decision denies a motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6) of the Court of Chancery Rules but leaves open the possibility that the case will be dismissed under Rule 23.1 for failure to plead demand futility.
Client Alert | February 3, 2023
Our lawyers provide an overview of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and outline what it means for employers.
Client Alert | January 20, 2023
Law360 named Gibson Dunn one of its six Employment Groups of the Year for 2022.
Firm News | January 19, 2023
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide an overview of new laws that will impact California employers in 2023.
Client Alert | January 17, 2023
Our lawyers review a New York state law that will require employers to list salary ranges in job postings and advertisements.
Client Alert | January 17, 2023
Our lawyers review major takeaways from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's recently released draft strategic enforcement plan for 2023 through 2027.
Client Alert | January 13, 2023
Watch a selection of webcasts from Gibson Dunn's MCLE Blitz 2023.
Webcasts | January 12, 2023
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide results and analysis of a survey of S&P 100 companies regarding their human capital resource disclosures over the past two years.
Client Alert | January 9, 2023
Our lawyers review a proposal by the Federal Trade Commission that would ban employers from entering into non-compete clauses with workers.
Client Alert | January 5, 2023
Washingtonian magazine named seven Washington, D.C. partners to its 2022 Top Lawyers, which features “Washington’s top legal talent,” in their respective practice areas.
Firm News | January 3, 2023
The Los Angeles Business Journal named Los Angeles partners Bradley Hamburger and Katherine Smith to its “Thriving In Their 40’s: LA’s Leaders of Influence” list.
Firm News | December 19, 2022
Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss a change in New York state labor law prohibiting retaliation against employees taking a lawful absence from work.
Client Alert | December 13, 2022
Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss the "Speak Out Act", which prohibits the enforcement of pre-dispute non-disclosure and non-disparagement clauses in disputes relating to claims of sexual assault or sexual harassment.
Client Alert | December 9, 2022
Our lawyers discuss the first successful criminal prosecution for a labor market antitrust violation in the U.S.
Client Alert | October 31, 2022
The Los Angeles Business Journal named Los Angeles partners Theane Evangelis and Katherine Smith among its 2022 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys, a list of “the very best litigators and trial attorneys in the region” who “go to the proverbial mat to fight for their clients.”
Firm News | October 25, 2022
In its 2022 D.C. Litigation Department of the Year contest, The National Law Journal named Gibson Dunn as the winner in the Labor & Employment category.
Firm News | October 21, 2022
Gibson Dunn was recognized with seven firm and 20 individual rankings in the 2023 edition of Chambers UK.
Firm News | October 20, 2022
Euromoney named 16 Gibson Dunn lawyers among its 2022 Rising Stars in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Firm News | October 12, 2022
Our lawyers summarize California’s new pay transparency and pay scale disclosure law, which was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 27, 2022.
Client Alert | October 11, 2022