While jingle bells have only just begun to ring, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement bells have been ringing steadily throughout year. In recent months, the SEC announced significant settlements with...more
12/6/2023
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Dodd-Frank ,
Employees ,
Employment Contract ,
Labor Reform ,
Rule 21F-17 ,
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Securities Violations ,
Separation Agreement ,
Severance Agreements ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers
Pregnant workers seeking workplace accommodations can expect a less bumpy ride ahead, due to the delivery of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The PWFA protects employees and applicants who have known limitations...more
8/29/2023
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Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Labor Reform ,
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Pregnancy ,
Pregnancy Discrimination ,
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ,
Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act”) ,
Reasonable Accommodation
Recent legislative action across the country suggests that expanding pay transparency requirements will continue to be a major issue for employers to navigate in 2023. Three states—Illinois, Rhode Island, and...more
2/23/2023
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Pay ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Labor Reform ,
New Legislation ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Pay Gap ,
Pay Transparency ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour