Tune in on Tuesday, June 3, for a webinar presented by Betty Graumlich, Noah O., Elizabeth Husebo, and Lauren Scotti for an in-depth look at Virginia's sweeping new employment laws going into effect July 1, 2026 - https://lnkd.in/gTXp9tek They'll break down the most significant overhaul of Virginia employment law in years, sharing key insights on what these changes mean for your policies, agreements, hiring practices, leave-tracking systems, and job postings - along with actionable steps you can take now to get ahead.
About us
Nothing is more critical to the success of your business than an engaged, productive workforce. That is why we help businesses navigate the evolving landscape of laws and regulations that govern the workplace, while helping retain and attract the most talented skilled employees. Our global Labor & Employment group provides seamless, tailored advice on a global, national and regional basis.
- Website
-
https://www.reedsmith.com/en/capabilities/services/labor-employment-and-benefits
External link for Reed Smith Global Labor & Employment Group
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
Updates
-
Reed Smith Global Labor & Employment Group reposted this
Reed Smith just launched Private Equity Behind the Scenes, a global article series in which our lawyers examine the forces, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s private equity market. The series covers the issues that matter most to sponsors, investors, and portfolio companies. As private equity funds adapt to a market that demands heightened scrutiny and longer horizons, dealmakers are creating value through operational discipline, sector selectivity, and increasingly sophisticated deal structures. Our Chris Sheaffer, David Hayes, Panos Katsambas, and Tom Whelan share perspectives in this video introduction. Explore the series: https://lnkd.in/em8KwM-q
-
Classifying workers as independent contractors in New Jersey just got tougher. Continuing our "What's new in" series, Alexander Raap, Mark Goldstein, and John Mcdonald highlight the key changes and the steps companies should consider ahead of the October 1, 2026 effective date. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnhbPgmw
-
-
Reed Smith Global Labor & Employment Group reposted this
On 22 April 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published a joint package of reforms to the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR). Read about these changes and what's next in our latest client alert: https://lnkd.in/emzpRSAE Authored by: Romin Dabir David Ashmore Damian Carolan Carl De Cicco Robin Jeffcott Brodie Edmead
-
-
Melissa Ferrara will be a speaker at the New Jersey State Bar Association 2026 Annual Meeting and Convention on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 3:45-5:15 p.m. EDT. She will be on a panel title "Winning Without Trial: The Art and Science of Effective Settlement Negotiations in Mediation. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dgDsH9NQ
-
-
In a new article for Thomson Reuters, Mark Goldstein, Alexandra Manfredi, and Samantha Jones examine developments in employment law reflecting the unprecedented pace of change in the workplace, including the use of AI and workplace surveillance, and what lawyers need to do to prepare. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d6QHsTRz
-
-
Starting July 1, 2026, new restrictions on non-competes take effect in Tennessee. In the latest edition of our "What's new in" series, Mark Goldstein and Nicholas Sheets break down what's changing and what it means for employers in the Volunteer State. 📚 Read more: https://lnkd.in/evK89S4F
-
-
Mark Goldstein, Michelle Mantine and Nicholas Sheets shed light on the FTC's escalating enforcement campaign against blanket non-compete agreements and explain what converging federal and state pressures mean for employers evaluating their restrictive covenant programs. 📚 Read more: https://lnkd.in/esCCWh4r
-
-
Join Kathleen Parker on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm for a MCLE New England webinar. The program will provide practitioners with a practical overview of the use of AI in the workplace, legal considerations for AI adoption, enforcement and litigation trends, and best practices for deploying AI-driven tools in a responsible manner: https://lnkd.in/e6KyyzkS
-
-
Mark Goldstein, Herb Kozlov and Zachary M. Kimmel explain that The Delaware Court of Chancery is now broadly enforcing forum selection clauses to push even fiduciary-duty and corporate governance disputes out of Delaware when the claims are tied to a contract designating another venue. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePkxuTrU
-