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Governor Hochul Floats Groundbreaking Pregnancy and Disability Leave Protections for New York Employees

Hoping to “raise the bar” for the rest of the nation, Governor Hochul announced a first of its kind proposal that would allow qualifying workers in New York up to 40 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal appointments. While...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Employees’ Rights in Israel during At-Risk Pregnancies

Pursuant to Israeli law, the wages of self-employed or salaried employees who become pregnant and whose obstetricians diagnose them with at-risk pregnancies shall not be adversely affected.   A pregnant employee who receives...more

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Local and State Employment Law Update: Non-Competes and Protected Classes in the Workplace

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Many states are prohibiting employers from entering into non-competes with their employees. Read the full article to determine whether any of these new laws apply to you! CALIFORNIA- A state superior court stayed the...more

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2023 Employment Law Updates: Q1 Developments from Pregnancy to Polyamory

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As we discussed in our annual update back in December, employers continue to see extensive developments on the labor and employment front as they progress through 2023. Aside from the minimum wage increases, pay...more

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Abortion-Related Time Off After Dobbs: How the FMLA and Other Laws Might Apply

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood and leaving the legality of abortion up to each state, inevitably will increase the...more

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What Else Happened During COVID: A Recap of Non-COVID-Related Employment Law Changes in Oregon Since 2020

In early 2020, most businesses found themselves unexpectedly pivoting their focus to unprecedented operational, workforce, supply chain, and legal changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses have had to...more

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Post-Dobbs Update: What Every Employer Needs to Know Now - Presentation

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Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization - ..6-3 decision: Justice Alito wrote the majority opinion, with separate concurrences from Justices Thomas, Kavanaugh, and Roberts, and dissent by Justices Breyer, Sotomayor,...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

D.C. Paid Leave Program Amended to Expand Benefits

Significant changes have arrived for paid medical, parental, and family care leave in Washington, D.C following the recent enactment of the Universal Paid Leave Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (“PLEAA”). Effective October 1,...more

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

Comment of Concern for a Pregnant Woman’s Health was Sufficient to Force Trial on Discrimination Claim

In Rios v. Leprino Foods Co., No. 19-cv-03185-MEH, 2021 BL 341237 (D. Colo. Sept. 09, 2021), the United States District Court for the District of Colorado reminded employers of (1) the need to proceed with caution in...more

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October Brings Changes To D.C. Universal Paid Leave Law And D.C. Family And Medical Leave Act

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The District of Columbia has enacted emergency legislation expanding the District’s Universal Paid Leave Act (UPLA). The legislation takes effect on October 1, 2021, and lasts for no more than 90 days...more

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Avoiding Pregnancy Discrimination Snares in the Workplace

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Pregnancy discrimination has been in the news quite a bit lately. Recently, Walmart agreed to pay $14 million as part of a settlement in response to accusations that it systematically discriminated against pregnant employees...more

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Bendinelli Law Firm to Pay $30,000 To Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

Law Firm Fired Legal Assistant the Day After She Disclosed Her Pregnancy, Federal Agency Charged - DENVER - The Bendinelli Law Firm has agreed to pay $30,000 and furnish other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination...more

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Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Effective on April 1, 2018: Be Prepared

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• The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the Act), signed into law on July 27, 2017, becomes effective on April 1, 2018. • The Act expressly forbids discrimination against employees due to pregnancy or...more

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Washington Employers: Prepare To Face New Workplace Laws

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The past year has brought multiple new workplace laws that will require employers in Washington to change several key policies and procedures. Below is an update that provides a general overview to help you prepare for these...more

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WPI State of the States: State Legislatures and Governors Turn Up the Heat

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As the dog days of summer settle in, most statehouses have closed up shop. Legislatures in approximately 12 states remain in regular session, however, with a couple more active in special session. Roughly 200 labor and...more

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OFCCP Issues Sweeping New Sex Discrimination Guidelines

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Today the OFCCP issued final sex discrimination regulations, which were updated for the first time since the 1970s. While the Final Rule seeks to align requirements in accordance with “current law,” many of...more

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A Legislative El Niño for California?: New 2016 Employment Laws for the State’s Private Sector Employers

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Experts are predicting a 95% chance of heavier-than-usual seasonal rainfall this year in Southern California based on the phenomenon known as “El Niño.”  Did the California Legislature and its Governor produce a comparable...more

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New CFRA Amendments Take Effect July 1

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On July 1, 2015, as previously reported, new California Family Rights Act ("CFRA") regulations will take effect. These amended regulations clarify areas of confusion and bring the CFRA into closer alignment with its federal...more

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Take 5 Newsletter: California's Leave Laws Could Potentially Create the Perfect Storm for Employers

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National employers often find it challenging to navigate the employment laws of the various states in which they do business. In most cases, the easiest solution may be to adopt national policies that follow federal law. This...more

Orrick - Employment Law and Litigation

2013 Updates to the FEHA California Pregnancy Regulations

Amendments to California’s pregnancy regulations became effective on December 30, 2012, creating many new responsibilities for employers. While employers should take note of all of the amended regulations, some of the most...more

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Lost in Translation: California's New Pregnancy Disability Leave Regulations and Their New, Contradictory Obligations

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In regulations that became effective December 30, 2012, California employers received additional guidance on how to handle leaves of absence for employees disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition....more

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New California Disability Regulations to Become Effective December 30

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California employers should take action promptly to ensure compliance with new state disability and pregnancy disability regulations. On December 26, California's Office of Administrative Law approved new disability...more

BakerHostetler

New California Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) Regulations Adopted

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BakerHostetler's Employment and Labor Group would like to bring to your attention the following recent changes to the California Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) Regulations affecting employer obligations and liabilities: ...more

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Connecticut’s “Reasonable Leave of Absence” for Disability Resulting from Pregnancy

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Last week, Attorney Robin Shea of Employment & Labor Insider proposed 10 rules of etiquette that “will save you from a pregnancy discrimination suit”. Rule No. 1? Pregnancy is always good news. Always. Always. Always. ...more

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