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With Election Day fast approaching, California employers have a key compliance task to address before November 3 -- they must post a notice informing employees of their paid time off to vote rights by October 24. Benjamin M. Ebbink reminds employers of this important deadline and what they need to know to stay compliant: https://bit.ly/4hK9kq0 #CaliforniaEmployers #VotingLeave #ElectionDay2026 #WorkplaceCompliance

We’re proud to serve as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Annual Conference, taking place November 4–7 in Washington, D.C. Join Fisher Phillips partner Emily Litzinger on Thursday, November 5, for a panel discussion, “Best Practices for Mediating Employment Disputes.” Emily and fellow panelists will explore practical strategies for effective employment mediation, from selecting the right mediator and preparing for negotiations to navigating settlement discussions and reaching successful resolutions. We look forward to connecting with fellow labor and employment law professionals at this year’s conference. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4BgpkHX #ABALEL #EmploymentLaw #EmploymentMediation #LaborAndEmploymentLaw

With opioid overdoses becoming a more commonplace issue in the workplace, OSHA just produced some new guidance for employers to help prepare for these types of emergencies. John Surma and Travis Vance cover everything you need to know about the guidance and steps you can take to protect your workforce, visitors, and customers: https://bit.ly/4zeLyYQ #WorkplaceSafety #OSHA #OpioidOverdose #EmployerCompliance

PeopleLaw 2027 is coming! Join us February 22-24, 2027 at the stunning Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA for three days of legal, business, and leadership insights tailored to the PEO, staffing, EOR, MSP, HRO, and BPO industries. Expect thought leaders, unmatched networking, and can't-miss content on AI, M&A, litigation and more. You won't want to miss this: https://bit.ly/4ikTNgn

When companies expand into a new market, it's easy to focus on financial incentives, but successful site selection requires looking beyond the numbers; even a generous tax incentive can't turn the wrong location into the right one. This week on the FP 5 podcast, host Lisa Nagele-Piazza, SHRM-SCP and Raymond Perez explain why businesses should also consider how they can make a positive impact on their new communities, from improving local infrastructure to supporting schools and emergency services. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4yrY4nk #EmploymentLaw #HR #WorkplaceLaw #SiteSelection #BusinessExpansion

Boston, you were a blast—and Booth #411 was the place to get the 411! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to connect, share a few laughs, and spend part of the week with us. We’re glad we could be part of the Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting!

It’s that time of year again – employers are gearing up for the administrative marathon known as open enrollment season, when employees revisit their benefit plan choices for the upcoming plan year. Jenny Kiesewetter covers five key legal considerations for employers and shares practical takeaways to help you stay compliant: https://bit.ly/4hZHZ1H #OpenEnrollment #EmployeeBenefits #BenefitsCompliance #EmploymentLaw

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that he intends to look at restricting employers’ use of non-compete agreements following the previous government’s review of the issue earlier this year. Richard Harvey and Daniel Pollard highlight what employers in England need to know about the Prime Minister’s October 9 announcement and the steps they should consider taking now to prepare: https://bit.ly/4dDneYu #UKEmploymentLaw #NonCompeteAgreements #EmployeeMobility #EmploymentLaw

We’re delighted to welcome Catrina Smith as Of Counsel to our rapidly growing London office. She brings more than 30 years’ experience advising leading national and international companies on sensitive and complex HR and employment law issues and is the Chair of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) Legislative and Policy Committee. Catrina will focus on knowledge management and public policy, further strengthening our ability to help employers navigate the evolving UK employment law landscape. As the 12th member of our first European hub, she joins the recently launched office led by leading employment practitioners including partners Dan Pollard, Richard Harvey, and Ian Fraser. Join us in welcoming Catrina to Fisher Phillips! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TRTlwV #FisherPhillips #EmploymentLaw #UKEmploymentLaw #London

Florida employers that do business with local governments should be aware of a big change impacting contract provisions. Charles Caulkins, Giselle Del Amo, Jennifer Sandberg and Carlos Zumpano outline what changed under the final provision of HB 433, a 2024 law limiting local government control over certain workplace rules, who is most affected, and what employers should do now: https://bit.ly/4jUziby #FloridaEmployers #WageAndHour #GovernmentContracts #EmploymentLaw