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
3/13/2024
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Employees in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas can now state a Title VII disparate-treatment claim if they plead discrimination in hiring, firing, compensation, or the “terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.” An...more
9/1/2023
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The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on May 12, 2022, issued a series of questions and answers that address how employer use of artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, and...more
A new pay disclosure law will go into effect in New York City on May 15, 2022 that requires employers to post salary ranges on advertisements for employment positions....more
2/24/2022
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The once-in-a-century pandemic has triggered not only market turbulence, but also unprecedented mass layoffs and furloughs. As the markets continue to fluctuate and public companies plan reductions in staff, companies—and...more
2/8/2021
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The coronavirus pandemic has had an enormous impact on how businesses operate around the world. To help you navigate the different labor laws and regulations that governments have enacted during this critical time, Dechert’s...more
4/3/2020
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This alert provides an overview of the EEOC’s updated guidance, as well as a discussion about what employers should do to ensure that their COVID-19 related response activities do not run afoul of the federal...more
3/27/2020
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New York City’s mayor signed legislation captioned, “Prohibiting Employers From Inquiring About a Prospective Employee’s Salary History” (Int. No. 1253-A) (the “NYC Salary Law”) on May 4, 2017. The NYC Salary Law amends the...more