Labor & Employment World Cup 2026
From host cities to visiting teams, see how labor and employment laws intersect globally—and what it means for your business.
What happens when different sports cultures and legal frameworks converge on the same global stage? Our Labor & Employment World Cup 2026 series has aimed to find out. These articles were staged as conversations between host city and visiting competitor—each shaped by distinct approaches to competition and the rules of the workplace. For employers operating across borders, it helps to see how these systems intersect. With a presence in both regions, Littler is well positioned to help navigate where those perspectives meet or diverge.
The Matchups
Australia v. California on Restraints on Competition
Washington State v. Belgium on Background Checks
Pennsylvania v. Ecuador on Non-Discrimination Protections
Georgia v. Spain on Non-Discrimination Protections
Texas v. Portugal on Approaches to AI
Canada v. Germany on Works Councils and Worker Representation
Mexico v. Canada on Workforce Mobility
Team USA and the Changing Playbook for Independent Contractors
