Employment and labor
2023 Annual Litigation Trends Survey
Global | Publication | January 18, 2023
Norton Rose Fulbright’s 2023 Annual Litigation Trends Survey finds that employment and labor was the most common area for litigation across all surveyed industries in 2022—and it also ranked as the most common area of concern for organizations in the year ahead.
The spotlight on workplace issues comes amid increased enforcement actions by federal employment and labor regulators, rising unionization activity and a heightened focus on social justice and diversity, equity and inclusion.
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