Insights & analysis
Employment law insight for US employers.
Sharp, practical and rooted in frontline experience. Stay ahead of risk instead of chasing it. Written by Julie Barnett.
ComplianceAug 2026
We Just Launched: Ready-to-Use HR & Employment Law Templates
Policies, handbooks, and toolkits you can download and put to work right away. No retainer required, built and reviewed by our employment law and HR team.
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ComplianceMar 2026
AI Automation in HR: Legal Considerations Every Employer Must Know
AI tools can generate documents. They cannot assess risk, read a situation, or defend a decision. Here's what employers need to understand before they automate their HR.
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TrainingFeb 2026
From Tick-Box to Impact: Compliance Training That Builds Inclusive and Safe Workplaces
Most compliance training is designed to be forgotten. Here's what effective training looks like — and why the difference matters legally.
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TrainingJan 2026
How Targeted Compliance Training Can Minimize Workplace Disputes
Targeted training isn't just good practice — it's a legal defence strategy. What employers need to know about training as protection.
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WorkplaceJan 2026
Building Workplace Policies: Protecting Your Business and Fostering Trust
Good policies aren't just compliance documents. They're the foundation of every defensible employment decision your business will ever make.
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Fixed feeJan 2026
Why Unlimited Legal Advice is Essential for Businesses Without Full-Time HR
When the clock is running, employers ask fewer questions. That's when problems grow. Here's the case for unlimited access.
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ComplianceJan 2026
Unveiling the Hidden Risks of Reactive Legal Management and How to Steer Clear
Reactive legal advice arrives too late and costs too much. The hidden risks of waiting until something goes wrong.
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TrainingJan 2026
The Broader Impact of Compliance Training
Compliance training does more than reduce legal risk. Its impact on culture, retention, and leadership accountability runs deeper than most employers realise.
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HospitalityDec 2025
Arizona Employment Law Updates: Changes for Hospitality Operators in 2026
What hospitality employers in Arizona need to know about the employment law changes taking effect in 2026 — and what to do before they hit.
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Fixed feeDec 2025
Lomond Legal vs LegalShield: Why Specialisation in Employment Law Matters
Not all legal plans are built the same. Why employment law specialisation makes a material difference when claims arise.
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ComplianceNov 2025
Strategic Risk Management: Preventing Employment Law Issues Before They Arise
The employers who win employment claims aren't the ones who react best. They're the ones who built the right systems before anything went wrong.
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Fixed feeNov 2025
Say Goodbye to Billing Surprises: How Fixed-Fee Legal Support Can Change Your Business
Hourly billing changes behaviour. Employers avoid calling. Problems grow. Here's what changes when the clock stops running.
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WorkplaceNov 2025
Prevent Workplace Conflicts with Clear Policies and Training
Most workplace conflicts are predictable. The employers who avoid them have the same thing in common: clear policies and trained managers.
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HospitalityNov 2025
Mastering Hospitality: Strategies to Manage High Turnover
High turnover in hospitality isn't just an operational problem — it's a legal risk. How to manage it before it becomes a claim.
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WorkplaceNov 2025
Lateral Moves Are Not Harmless Any More
Moving an employee sideways used to be a safe option. The legal landscape has changed. What employers need to know before making that call.
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ComplianceOct 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Employers Really Need to Know
Cutting through the noise on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and what it actually means for US employers on the ground.
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EEOCOct 2025
When the Rules Change Mid-Game: The EEOC's New Direction and Why It Matters More Than You Think
The EEOC's enforcement priorities have shifted. What this means for Arizona employers and the decisions they're making right now.
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EEOCAug 2025
When Belief Meets Inclusion: Why US Employers Are Entering the Same Legal Uncertainty Faced in the UK
The UK has been navigating belief vs inclusion conflicts in employment law for years. The US is now heading into the same territory.
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ComplianceAug 2025
When a Simple HR Misstep Costs $422,000
One avoidable error. $422,000 in liability. A breakdown of what went wrong and the straightforward steps that would have prevented it.
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EEOCJul 2025
Walking the Line: What Employers Need to Know About Trans Discrimination Claims Without Getting Political
A legally grounded, politically neutral guide to navigating trans discrimination claims — focused entirely on what employers need to do.
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ComplianceMay 2025
What US Employers Can Learn from the UK's Harassment Defence
The UK's harassment defence framework is more developed than the US equivalent. What American employers can borrow from it right now.
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