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2013 US Labor and Employment Horizon

by K&L Gates LLP on 3/12/2013

Overview - As a resource to our clients, the Labor, Employment and Workplace Safety team at K&L Gates has summarized major legislative changes and key cases affecting employers in 2013 in certain key states in which we...more

Employers Must Give Breast-Feeding Mothers Time And Privacy Under The Affordable Care Act

by Michael Newman | Barger & Wolen on 3/5/2013

Under the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare), an employer is required to provide the following for breast-feeding mothers who are employees...more

February 2013 U.S. Labor and Employment Update

by Alan Berkowitz, Jennifer Burdick, J. Ian Downes, Linda Dwoskin, Kate Ericsson, Thomas Johnson, Melissa Squire | Dechert LLP on 2/22/2013

In This Issue: - Supreme Court to Address “Changing Clothes” under the FLSA - First Appellate Court Decision on FLSA’s Nursing Mother Provision - Courts Continue Trend in Favor of Class Waivers in Arbitration...more

Employment Law Newsletter: February 2013

by Laura Flynn, Christine Balbo Reed, Steve Werth | Low, Ball & Lynch on 2/11/2013

In this issue: -Inspection of Personnel Records (AB 2674) -Wage Statements (AB1744) -Disclosure of Social Media Passwords (AB 1844) -Criminal History Information Requirements (AB 2343) -Human...more

Employment And Labor Insight - Parenting Leave For Minnesota Employers: A Guide To The FMLA And MPLA

by Christina Sans | Leonard, Street and Deinard on 2/5/2013

Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons within a 12-month period. 29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq....more

USDOL Provides Enforcement Statistics On FLSA Breastmilk-Break Requirement

by John E. Thompson | Fisher & Phillips LLP on 1/28/2013

The U.S. Labor Department recently responded to our July 2012 Freedom of Information Act request for documents relating to its enforcement of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act's Section 7(r)....more

Eleventh Circuit Rules on FLSA “Nursing Mothers” Provision

by Fredric Leffler, Marc Mandelman, Katharine Parker, Leslie Silverman, Allan Weitzman | Proskauer Rose LLP on 1/16/2013

On December 26, 2012, the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued the first decision by a federal Court of Appeals concerning the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") that require employers to provide...more

2013 CALIFORNIA LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAWS – Part 1 of 4

by Hartnett, Smith & Paetkau on 1/8/2013

Several important new laws affecting California employers will take effect this year. In this initial series of blog posts, we will provide a brief synopsis of these changes. For more information on how to remain compliant...more

Whats A Protected Complaint Under The FLSA’s Anti-Retaliation Provision?

by Rachel Fischer, Steven J. Pearlman | Proskauer - Whistleblowing & Retaliation on 1/4/2013

On December 26, 2012, the Eleventh Circuit issued a ruling that strengthens defenses to “protected activity” in FLSA retaliation actions. Miller v. Roche Surety & Casualty Co., Inc., No. 12-cv-10259 (11th Cir. Dec. 26, 2012)...more

Corporate Law Report: Cybersecurity, CEO Social Media, New Workplace Laws, Healthcare Reform in 2013 [Video]

by JD Supra Law News on 1/4/2013

Our first Corporate Law Report of the new year offers executives and in-house counsel a look at some of the key stories we are following right now: What to do about Cybersecurity; how to handle social media from the...more

Employees Cannot Dictate Site Of Breastfeeding Breaks, 11th Circuit Holds

by Michael Cardman | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 1/3/2013

Nursing mothers are not guaranteed the right to express breast milk in the location of their choosing, a December 26 federal appeals court ruling shows....more

Social Media and Beyond: California Ushers in New Employment Laws for 2013

by Christina N. Goodrich, Linda L. Usoz | K&L Gates LLP on 12/19/2012

The California legislature was particularly busy this past session in enacting new laws that directly affect employers in 2013. The new laws address a wide variety of topics, including social media protections for employees;...more

Legislation of Interest to Higher Education Institutions: Personnel | Human Resources

by Arturo E. Ocampo | Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 12/19/2012

KMTG will be issuing a series of updates on new legislation signed by Governor Brown. All laws become effective January 1, 2013, unless otherwise stated. Note - To read recent alerts reported on by KMTG that...more

Legislative and Other Developments Affecting California Employers in 2013

by Rachel Wilkes Barchie, Nancy Bertrando, Olivia Goodkin, Wendy E. Lane | Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger... on 12/15/2012

Employment Bulletin - We wish all of our clients and friends a happy and prosperous New Year. This annual report from Greenberg Glusker’s Employment Department summarizes the new laws that will affect California...more

Newly Enacted State Laws Will Affect Companies Operating In California

by Jeffrey M. Goldman | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 12/11/2012

With the New Year comes a slew of California employment regulations that every company conducting business in the Golden State must follow. Unless otherwise stated, the following Assembly bills (ABs) go into effect...more

New California Employment Laws Effective January 1, 2013

by Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 12/6/2012

This fall, the California Legislature and Governor passed a number of changes to California employment laws, most of which take effect on Jan. 1. Below is a summary of the changes most likely to have a practical impact on...more

What Every Employer Should Know About the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

by Thomas Barker, Robert A. Fisher | Foley Hoag LLP on 11/13/2012

After months of uncertainty, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the federal healthcare reform law known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA). What does this landmark law mean for employers now and in the near and distant future?...more

Employment Law Reporter – November 2012

by Randall Leff, Kelly Scott | Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP on 11/9/2012

In This Issue: - When Social Media Becomes Anti-Social - SB1255: A New Law That Lacks Common Sense - Employees Given Greater Access to Personnel Records - New Law Halts Explicit Mutual Wage Agreements - Nursing...more

A Look Back at Obama’s (First?) Four Years and Employment Law

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 11/6/2012

Finally, today is Election Day. And while the pundits tonight will all look forward to what the next four years might bring, it’s worth taking a quick peek back at Obama’s (first?) four years with a review of some of...more

Governor Brown Signs Several Bills That Impact Employers

by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 10/1/2012

Governor Jerry Brown recently signed bills enacting several new employment statutes. Below are brief explanations of these new laws that affect employers in California. It should be noted that the Governor vetoed AB 1450,...more

Fenwick Employment Brief - January 07, 2011

by Fenwick & West LLP on 1/7/2011

In this issue: California Employer Allowed to Pursue Defamation Action Against Protesting Employees; Payroll Company Not an Employer Under the California Labor Code or FLSA; PAGA Claims On The Rise – Suitable Seating Just...more

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2013 US Labor and Employment Horizon

Employers Must Give Breast-Feeding Mothers Time And Privacy Under The Affordable Care Act

February 2013 U.S. Labor and Employment Update

Employment Law Newsletter: February 2013

Employment And Labor Insight - Parenting Leave For Minnesota Employers: A Guide To The FMLA And MPLA

USDOL Provides Enforcement Statistics On FLSA Breastmilk-Break Requirement

Eleventh Circuit Rules on FLSA “Nursing Mothers” Provision

2013 CALIFORNIA LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAWS – Part 1 of 4

Whats A Protected Complaint Under The FLSA’s Anti-Retaliation Provision?

Corporate Law Report: Cybersecurity, CEO Social Media, New Workplace Laws, Healthcare Reform in 2013 [Video]

Employees Cannot Dictate Site Of Breastfeeding Breaks, 11th Circuit Holds

Social Media and Beyond: California Ushers in New Employment Laws for 2013

Legislation of Interest to Higher Education Institutions: Personnel | Human Resources

Legislative and Other Developments Affecting California Employers in 2013

Newly Enacted State Laws Will Affect Companies Operating In California

New California Employment Laws Effective January 1, 2013

What Every Employer Should Know About the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Employment Law Reporter – November 2012

A Look Back at Obama’s (First?) Four Years and Employment Law

Governor Brown Signs Several Bills That Impact Employers

Fenwick Employment Brief - January 07, 2011

Corporate Law Report: Cybersecurity, CEO Social Media, New Workplace Laws, Healthcare Reform in 2013 [Video]

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