As we reported in early 2023 and more recently in January 2024 and June 2024, states continue to pass pay transparency laws that require pay disclosures in job postings. Washington, D.C., joined the trend in January 2024,...more
In recent months, noncompete agreements have become a hotly contested topic in the realm of employment law. It seems that new precedent emerges on this topic week after week, leaving employers and deal-makers alike concerned...more
4/10/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Mergers ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Solicitation Agreements ,
Notice Requirements ,
Penalties ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
State Bans ,
State Labor Laws
As we reported in early 2023, several states have passed pay transparency laws that require certain disclosures in job postings (both internally and externally). That trend has continued, with states like Illinois joining the...more
1/30/2024
/ Audits ,
Compensation ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Healthcare ,
Internal Audit Functions ,
Job Ads ,
New Legislation ,
Notice Requirements ,
Pay Transparency ,
Penalties ,
Private Right of Action
On August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or “Board”) published an opinion regarding employer work rules. That opinion in the Stericycle and Teamsters Local 628 matter clarified that employer work rules that...more
On June 29, 2023, in a unanimous opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a much-anticipated decision in Groff v. DeJoy, clarifying employers’ obligations to accommodate employees’ religious practices. The Court reinterpreted...more
New York State appears set to join the growing number of jurisdictions prohibiting or significantly limiting the use of employment non-compete agreements. The Empire State’s non-compete ban (Bill No. S3100A), which was...more
Illinois recently introduced a bill (HB 3129) aimed at promoting pay transparency in the workplace. In this article, we will explore the key features of Illinois' pay transparency bill, how it compares to other pay...more
As the country continues to navigate an economic downturn and employers discuss the possibility of reducing their workforce, employers should be aware that there are several layers to conducting a reduction in force,...more
As with every year, automotive industry employers should take note that on January 1, 2023 several state and local minimum wages (as well as exempt employee thresholds) increase. Some states implement annual increases that...more
In line with a current trend across the country, the California Senate recently sent a bill to the Governor’s desk that will require certain employers to include compensation information in job postings along with other pay...more
9/7/2022
/ Bureau of Labor Statistics ,
California ,
Class Action ,
Fair Employment Practices Act ,
NAICS ,
Pay Data ,
Pay Transparency ,
Penalties ,
Posting Requirements ,
Private Right of Action ,
Record Retention
As automobile manufacturers continue to navigate remote work decisions, employers should remain cognizant of onboarding process and document retention implications due to the possibility of virtual or alternative Form I-9...more
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On May 17-19, 2022, the AmericaMakes: RAPID + TCT Additive Manufacturing Conference was...more
5/26/2022
/ 3D Printing ,
Compliance ,
Confidential Information ,
Copyright ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Labor Code ,
Manufacturers ,
Patents ,
Pre-Employment Agreements ,
Trade Secrets ,
Trademarks
The esports industry is a breed apart. The novelty, dynamism, and creativity that have spurred its remarkable growth in recent years differentiate it from most other industries, but the legal landscape that this industry must...more
On December 8, 2021, the Texas Workforce Commission (“TWC”) sent a letter to all employers in the state of Texas setting forth its position on Executive Order GA-40.
Specifically, as we informed you on December 1, 2021,...more
Pending legislation on both the federal and state level attempts to restrict employers’ ability to enforce restrictive covenants if they choose to mandate vaccinations and make employment decisions based on those policies,...more
As we initially reported on November 4, 2021, OSHA has released its long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) covering private employers with 100 or more employees. While we have seen court challenges and indeed the...more
11/9/2021
/ Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employer Mandates ,
Executive Orders ,
OSHA ,
Privately Held Corporations ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Religious Exemption ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that concerns vaccine mandates and large private employers early Thursday, November 4th....more
11/5/2021
/ Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
New Rules ,
OSHA ,
Preemption ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
On April 16, 2021, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 93 into law. The law requires employers to offer open job positions to employees who were previously laid off due to COVID-19-related reasons and adds records...more
5/11/2021
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Former Employee ,
Governor Newsom ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Layoffs ,
New Legislation ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws
On March 29, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law SB 72, a bill granting liability protections to businesses against COVID-19-related injury and death lawsuits. Effective immediately, the law applies to various...more
Following up on its release of a proposed rule issued in September 2020, the DOL finalized new regulations on classifying independent contractors that it suggests will provide clarity for employers. On January 6, 2021, the...more
At this point, employers and employees alike have adjusted to the new working environment that is COVID-19. With the number of positive cases recently on the rise, employers are growing more concerned about exposure to...more
The CROWN (“Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”) movement seeks to create a world free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation based on natural hairstyles normally associated with race; this includes...more
As states begin to reopen, employers and employees alike may be worried about exposure –both to the virus itself and to liability. States have begun to act by introducing certain legislation to protect employers, who are...more
Employers have had to contend with a flood of new legal considerations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. To survive under various state and local shelter-in-place mandates, employers have instituted remote (or work-from-home)...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), signed into law on Friday March 27, 2020, expands the scope of individuals who are eligible for unemployment benefits, including those who are “furloughed”...more