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Los Angeles County Enacts Fair Workweek Ordinance

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently passed the Los Angeles County Fair Workweek Ordinance (the “Ordinance”), which generally requires that certain retail employers in the unincorporated areas of the County of...more

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Recent New York Legislation Highlights Tension Between Employee Privacy and Regulatory Compliance for Broker-Dealers and Advisers

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As of today, March 12, 2024, a New York state statute, in certain circumstances, restricts employers “from requesting or requiring that an employee or applicant disclose any . . . means for accessing a personal account...more

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POWR Play: Big Changes Ahead for Colorado Antidiscrimination Law

In June 2023, Governor Jared Polis signed into law the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (“POWR”) Act, dramatically altering Colorado’s antidiscrimination law, and presenting a host of new challenges for employers....more

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Are Random Acts of Violence Recordable OSHA Injuries?

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According to a recent OSHA standard interpretation letter, probably yes. In the May 17, 2023 letter, an employee drove the company vehicle on a public roadway between service calls. As the employee approached a car accident,...more

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Illinois Law Changes Impact Job Postings, Obligations to Temporary Workers

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act (IEPA) that will require most Illinois employers to provide pay scales and benefits in job postings, and amendments to the Illinois Day and...more

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NJDOL Issues Proposed Regulations Implementing N.J. Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Act

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On July 21, 2023 the N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development (Department) issued long-awaited guidance regarding the Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Act. Certain provisions of the Act took effect on August 5,...more

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Workplace Law Update: 22 Essential Items on Your August To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

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Judge clears way for NJ’s new “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights” to take effect on Saturday

A federal judge has refused to enjoin New Jersey’s new “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights,” clearing the way for all provisions of the law to be in effect as of this Saturday, August 5. Perhaps most significantly, the Act...more

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The 9 Things Colorado Employers Should Do After Lawmakers Pass Batch of New Workplace Laws

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The Colorado legislature has been busy this season passing new employment laws, adding to your compliance obligations in a big way. We reviewed the key workplace laws that Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into effect and...more

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Evanston, Illinois Enacts Sweeping Fair Workweek Law

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On May 23, 2023, Evanston, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, enacted the Evanston Fair Workweek Ordinance, which imposes a sweeping, predictive scheduling obligation on employers to provide employees with advance notice of work...more

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New Jersey Significantly Expands Rights and Protections of Temporary Workers Through the Recently Enacted Temporary Workers’ Bill...

On February 6, 2023, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights, significantly expanding the rights and protections afforded to the 127,000 temporary workers in New Jersey. The new law, which...more

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Weakened Warehouse Worker Protection Act Still Packs Punch For Certain New York Employers: 5 Key Changes to Know

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With the June 19 effective date on the horizon, employers subject to New York’s Warehouse Worker Protection Act should begin preparations to comply with the law’s requirements sooner rather than later. Signed into law at the...more

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Top 8 Takeaways from New Jersey’s Sweeping “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights”

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New Jersey is leading the movement to create affirmative protections for temporary laborers. On February 6, Governor Murphy signed the “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights,” which strengthens protections for temporary workers....more

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Irvine Boasts New Protections for Hotel Workers: An 8-Step Compliance Plan for Employers

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In what some may consider an unexpected development, the City of Irvine is set to implement a new ordinance that will require Irvine hotels to follow stringent workplace rules for their employees. The ordinance parallels the...more

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Top 7 Takeaways from New Jersey’s Sweeping ‘Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights’

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New Jersey is set to strengthen protections for temporary workers in a sweeping bill known as the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights. The measure would codify unprecedented measures for the state’s temporary workforce and...more

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What Employers Need to Know About the Nevada Hospitality and Travel Workers Right to Return Act

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The Nevada legislature followed several other cities and states by enacting sweeping legislation that provides certain employees with rights to return to their former employment. Senate Bill 386, the Nevada Hospitality and...more

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Will New Jersey Become the Second State to Pass a Fair Workweek Law?

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On the heels of becoming the first state to mandate severance for workers laid off as part of a mass layoff, New Jersey just may become the second state to pass a statewide predictable scheduling law if a...more

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Chicago City Council Passes Sweeping Scheduling Ordinance

On July 24, 2019, the Chicago City Council passed the most sweeping predictive scheduling ordinance in the country to date. Effective July 1, 2020 (January 1, 2021, for “safety-net” hospitals), the Chicago Fair Workweek...more

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Beltway Buzz - April 2019 #3

EEO-1 Update. Like an army of frozen zombies descending on the North, the EEO-1 wage collection matter will not die, and its arrival is becoming more imminent with each passing day. On April 16, 2019, the U.S. District Court...more

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Earned Sick Leave in Westchester County, NY: What Employers Need to Know

Taking a page out of New York City’s book to address the estimated 36 percent of workers in Westchester County, New York, who lack paid sick leave benefits, in October 2018 the Westchester County Board of Legislators passed...more

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Philadelphia Will Have A “Fair Workweek”: What Covered Employers Need To Know Right Now

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On December 6, 2018, Philadelphia City Council approved the Fair Workweek Ordinance by a vote of 14-3. Following its passage by City Council, Mayor Kenney reiterated his support and his intention to sign the Ordinance into...more

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Top 50 Workplace Law Stories Of 2018

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It’s hard to keep up with the news these days. It sometimes feels like you can’t step away from your phone, computer, or TV for more than an hour or so without a barrage of new information hitting the headlines—and you’re...more

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Writing for Westlaw Journal Employment, David C. Henderson Outlines Six Important Points About The Family and Medical Leave Act...

David C. Henderson, a partner in Nutter's Labor, Employment and Benefits practice group, authored an article in Westlaw Journal Employment's "Expert Analysis" section entitled, "6 Things Employers Must Know About The Family...more

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California Countdown 2018: Which Labor and Employment Bills Will the Governor Sign?

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September 1, 2018 marked the last day for the California legislature to pass bills and forward them to Governor Jerry Brown (D) for his consideration. Governor Brown has until September 30 to sign, veto, or otherwise decline...more

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Web Exclusive - May 2018: The Top 14 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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