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Prevent Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry: The Role of Whistleblowing and Incident Management Solutions

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Several prominent hotel chains have faced lawsuits for allegedly turning a blind eye to human trafficking on their premises. These cases often point to hotel staff’s failure to act on evident red flags, like frequent cash...more

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New York Freedom of Information Law Amendment Mandates New Policy

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New York’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) is the state version of the federal Freedom of Information Act, commonly referred to as FOIA. New York’s FOIL has experienced dramatic changes in recent years. As previously...more

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Significant Developments in Pay Transparency Class Action Litigation in Washington State

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Washington State’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA) requires employers with 15 or more employees to include salary ranges and benefit information in job postings. Violations have resulted in over 100 EPOA class action...more

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Sex-Plus X – What’s That? Discrimination

Here’s a refresher: Discriminating against a subclass of a sex (e.g., older women or black women) is still discrimination. In McCreight v. AuburnBank, the Eleventh Circuit clarified a few things for the lawyers related to the...more

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TIAA partners with Accenture on recordkeeping

TIAA has entered into a strategic partnership with global advisory firm Accenture to help transform TIAA’s retirement recordkeeping capabilities and operations....more

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New York Tax Continues to Inconvenience Nonresidents Working Remotely

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Last Friday, New York’s Governor Hochul delivered the following remarks at the annual meeting of the Business Council of New York State:“Someone asked me today, are we going to raise income taxes? I said, ‘I’m not raising...more

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2024 IRS Guidance on Employee Benefits

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Employee benefits or employee benefit issues can arise anytime you are providing employees something of value other than direct cash compensation. Engagement is very important. I hear it talked about a lot at 401(k) committee...more

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Chicago United States Attorney's Office Launches Pilot Program to Encourage Self-Disclosure

On September 16, the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois (NDIL) announced the launch of its Individual Self-Disclosure (ISD) Pilot Program. The program offers non-prosecution agreements to qualifying...more

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Fourth Circuit Issues Opinion Regarding Hemp-Derived (Delta-9) Products in Case Involving ADA Claims

On September 4, 2024, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, in Anderson v. Diamondback Investment Group, LLC, ruled on whether a former employee’s use of lawful hemp-derived products containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol...more

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USCIS: Automatic 36-Month Green Card Validity Extension for I-90 Renewals

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As of September 10, 2024, USCIS will automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (or “Green Cards”), for which a Form I-90, Application to Renew or Replace Permanent Resident Cards has been submitted, for 36...more

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FTC’s Nationwide Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Stopped by Federal Court Ruling

The FTC’s effort to implement a nationwide ban on the use of most non-compete agreements has been stalled indefinitely following a recent court ruling by a district court judge in Texas....more

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EEOC Sues DR Horton for Disability Discrimination

Federal Lawsuit Says Leading Homebuilder Required Employee with Nerve Damage to Endure Long Commute - ANNAPOLIS, Md. – DR Horton, a Texas-based homebuilder operating across the United States, violated federal law when it...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

Demystifying Qualifications for PWFA

Question: Do employees have to be employed for 12 months or work 1,250 hours to qualify for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), or do they qualify as soon as they begin employment?...more

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Los Angeles County Court Rules $900 Million Jury Verdict “Shocked the Conscience” In Workplace Sexual Assault Case; Reduces It To...

As we previously reported, a Los Angeles jury awarded one of the largest verdicts in history in a sexual assault case in June 2024, doling out a massive $900 million verdict in favor of a plaintiff in a suit against...more

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EEOC Sues St. Cloud Area Family YMCA for Sexual Harassment

Federal Lawsuit Charges Fitness Center Subjected Employees, Including Teens, to Hostile Work Environment and Failed to Take Prompt Action to Stop Harassment - MINNEAPOLIS – The St. Cloud Area Family YMCA violated federal...more

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3 essential employee trainings for your company curriculum

Tuesday was HR Professionals Day, an annual celebration that recognizes the hard work of Human Resource personnel and highlights the unique challenges they face. HR departments are often maligned, but they ensure that...more

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Cozen Cities - September 25, 2024

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CHICAGO — City’s ShotSpotter Contract Ends- After months of contentious debate among city leaders, the City of Chicago ceased use of the gun detection technology ShotSpotter. NEW YORK — Top Taxi, Rideshare Insurer Facing...more

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The End of Zero-Tolerance Drug Policies

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Zero-tolerance drug policies in the workplace are an endangered species. Traditional drug laws and policies as they relate to the workplace are being upended, and employers are increasingly struggling to grapple with the...more

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Buzz Kill! OSHA Launches a New Emphasis Program Promising a Higher Focus on Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Employers

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As loyal readers of the OSHA Defense Report know, OSHA continues to look for ways to proactively inspect workplaces in industries that the agency believes merit greater attention, including through the development of new...more

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EEOC Sues San Antonio Car Dealerships for Sex-Based Discrimination and Retaliation

New Federal Lawsuit Says Female Employees Subjected to Pervasive Sexist Comments, Disparate Treatment and Retaliatory Firing - SAN ANTONIO – Benson Enterprises, Inc., the operator of multiple automotive dealerships...more

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REMINDER: USCIS Changed its Premium Processing of Certain Immigration Petitions to 15 Business Days (instead of Calendar Days)

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On April 1, 2024, pursuant a final DHS rule, the immigration agency USCIS changed its premium processing time for certain immigration petitions from 15 calendar days to 15 business days. This is the same rule that increased...more

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Kickback Jack’s Sued by EEOC for Failing to Hire Males for Front-of-House Positions

Federal Agency Says Discriminatory Hiring Resulted in Underemployment of Men at Restaurants - GREENSBORO, N.C. – Battleground Restaurants, Inc., and Battleground Restaurant Group, Inc., North Carolina-based corporations...more

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5 SCOTUS Cases for Employers to Track as 2024/2025 Term Begins

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The Supreme Court will begin a new term on October 7, and we’re watching several cases that will likely have a big impact on the workplace. The Justices will grapple with wage and hour issues, coverage under the Americans...more

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EEOC Sues Shimmick Corporation for Retaliation

Federal Agency Charges Construction Company Forced Employee to Resign Because She Participated in an Investigation and Opposed Sex Discrimination - CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Shimmick Corporation, doing business as Shimmick...more

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[Webinar] 2024 Labor and Employment Series - Neurodiversity in the Workplace - October 10th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

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In our complimentary four-part webinar series, Shipman's labor and employment attorneys will guide private-sector employers through some of the most pressing legal challenges in the modern workplace. From neurodiversity...more

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