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Employment Flash - April 2023

In our latest edition of Employment Flash, we examine developments over the past three months, including the NLRB’s ruling regarding employees’ labor law rights in severance agreements, a Supreme Court decision that upheld...more

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ESG Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind in 2023

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Navigating a global patchwork of ESG regulation and enforcement while preparing for greenwashing claims and other ESG litigation will likely be among the main concerns for companies in 2023. Both anticipated and less...more

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How to Attract and Retain Employees During the Great Resignation: Part 2 – Restricted Stock

The “Great Resignation” of 2021 and the low unemployment rates in the first half of 2022 have caused businesses to increase their focus on employee retention. What options do companies have to attract and retain employees in...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Return-to-Work Behavior Policies, U.S. Soccer’s Landmark Agreement, and Board Diversity in California – Employment Law This Week

As featured in #WorkforceWednesday: This week, we look at a range of recent anti-harassment and gender equity updates from across the country....more

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OFCCP Week In Review: June 2021 #5

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Policy Matters Newsletter – February 2021

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The Parliamentarian Has Spoken: Minimum Wage Can’t Be Raised Through Reconciliation. At this point, readers of this newsletter are assuredly aware of the substantive contours and the procedural hurdles Joe Biden’s COVID-19...more

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California Employment Law Update

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While California employers have had to vigorously monitor employment law changes relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, California Governor Gavin Newsom also signed several additional employment laws, which are not related to the...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

California Employers - Prepare for New (Non-COVID-19) 2021 Laws

By any measure, 2020 presented novel, life-changing experiences for all of us. The resilience and focus required to endure the seemingly relentless wave of changes have helped to hone the skills of most workplaces and allowed...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

California Employers Face Various New Laws in January 2021

The California Legislature passed and Governor Newsom signed several new laws covering topics ranging from COVID-19 to leaves of absence to data reporting. Most of these laws take effect January 1, so now is a good time for...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Finding the ‘S’ in ESG: Boardroom and Employee Considerations

Investors have historically overlooked social factors amid a focus on the environmental and governance counterparts as they assess the merit of an investment. This may have been due in part to the difficulty in quantifying...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

New California Laws for 2021: What Employers Should Know

In 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several laws impacting California employers. The new laws — some of which were signed into law just weeks ago — address several topics including sick leave, worker...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

What Officers and Directors Need to Know about Personal Liability for Unpaid Wages

- Corporate officers and directors can be held personally liable for unpaid wages. - As companies and their officers and directors make difficult decisions to address the impact of COVID-19 on their workforce, they...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Top 10 Topics for Directors in 2020: Pay Equity

Corporate Pay Equity - When competing for top talent, equal pay matters. Boards of directors are increasingly demanding proactive measures to ensure equal pay, and many Fortune 500 companies are publishing the results of...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Maryland and D.C. Employer – New Year Employment Law Review

1. Non-Competition Agreements Prohibited for Low Wage Earners in Maryland - Maryland law prohibits employers from entering into non-competition agreements with low wage workers, defined as employees who earn $15 per hour...more

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Get Ready For Maryland’s New Employment Laws Going Into Effect October 1

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New Maryland laws governing the workplace will take effect on October 1, 2019. These laws: •Amend the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act (FEPA) with respect to harassment claims and with respect to the definition of...more

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Public Agency Board Members’ Worker Classification Matters for Tax Purposes

Due to the IRS’ different treatment of private sector and public agency boards of directors, it comes as little surprise that many California special districts and public agencies continue to classify their board members as...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

The Bubbler - July 2019

June was a busy month for state legislators, courts and the President. On May 31, 2019, in Stein v. Blankfein, et al., the Delaware Court of Chancery reaffirmed the Delaware Supreme Court’s holding in In re: Investors...more

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2019 California Employment Legislation Update

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The new year brings significant changes to California's employment laws, many of which increase protection for victims of harassment while restricting the use of nondisclosure agreements. It remains to be seen whether new...more

Holland & Knight LLP

New California Labor and Employment Laws for 2019

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• The California Legislature passed numerous labor and employment bills that become effective on Jan. 1, 2019 • California's minimum wages and exempt salary thresholds increase on Jan. 1, 2019 • These laws were among the...more

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Making a List and Checking It Twice – Key Employment Considerations For The New Year

You may be asking yourself: How is it already almost 2019?! With the New Year fast approaching, for those employment law enthusiasts out there, here are some legal issues that you want to keep in mind as you look back on 2018...more

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Ringing in the New Laws: 2019 California Employment Roundup

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As 2018 draws to a close, California employers have a busy new year ahead of them with expanded legal obligations. SB 1300 – Sexual Harassment Omnibus Bill—Under SB 1300, employers may now be held responsible for the acts...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

New California Laws for 2019: What Employers Should Know

Continuing its active involvement in regulating the employer-employee relationship, in 2018 the California legislature again enacted many new laws affecting California employers....more

Epstein Becker & Green

California Enacts Numerous Changes to Sexual Harassment and Other Laws Affecting the Workplace

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This year, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a number of bills affecting employers with California operations, many of which pertain to sexual harassment. Among the changes are the imposition of certain restrictions when...more

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California Employers To Face Raft Of New #MeToo Laws

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Wrapping up a whirlwind weekend, California Governor Jerry Brown just signed several pieces of legislation that will create new employer obligations in the areas of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Specifically,...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

CA Legislative Update: Governor Brown’s Job Is Done

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Seyfarth Synopsis: California Legislators sent Governor Jerry Brown 1,217 bills to consider in his final bill-signing period as Governor—more than any California governor has seen since 2004. The final tally: 1016 signed, 201...more

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