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PAGA Plaintiffs Not Entitled to Intervene in Other PAGA Suits

Aggrieved employees with their own Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits are not automatically entitled to intervene in another employee’s PAGA action, according to the California Supreme Court....more

Robinson+Cole Class Actions Insider

Issues Classes Under Rule 23(c)(4): Seventh Circuit Focuses on Superiority

Plaintiffs sometimes seek to certify an “issues class” under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(c)(4) (or an equivalent state court rule) if they anticipate difficulty certifying the entire case for class treatment, but...more

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Massachusetts Expands Reasons for Use of Earned Sick Time

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The Massachusetts legislature has expanded the reasons employees can use Massachusetts Earned Sick Time through provisions in a larger bill entitled, “An Act Promoting Access to Midwifery Care and Out-of-Hospital Birth...more

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Domestic Abuse ‘Safe Leave’ in Northern Ireland

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The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland has published a public consultation on the framework for the introduction of safe leave for employees experiencing domestic abuse....more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework

The US Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy announced the publication of the AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework. The framework, published by the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology...more

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New York Workers’ Compensation Ruling Roundup – October 2024

The 3rd Department released several key Workers’ Compensation Board decisions this week....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

The Labor Law Insider - Whistleblower Breaks Details of NLRB Mail Ballot Election Abuse – Part II

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In Part II of this exclusive Labor Law Insider podcast, former National Labor Relations Board Assistant Regional Director Rebecca Dormon continues to share her story of becoming a whistleblower against the federal agency she...more

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Mandatory Captive Audience Meetings Are Banned in California in 2025

On September 30, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 399. Starting January 1, employers are officially banned from holding captive audience meetings—mandatory employer-sponsored meetings that discuss religious or...more

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Key Best Practices for Employment, Compensation, and HR

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As family offices become more institutionalized, considerations around human capital—employees, independent contractors/consultants, and board members and advisory board members—become more relevant. Failing to address these...more

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California Expands Protections and Paid Sick Leave Uses for Crime Victims

On September 29, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) No. 2499, a measure that provides leave protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other crimes, as...more

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Navigating Meal Period Compliance: Key Insights From Recent Washington Court Ruling for Employers

An appellate court in Washington state recently held a hospital liable to pay employees who worked through meal period breaks for their time worked plus compensation for an additional break as a penalty, highlighting...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Voya buys OneAmerica’s 401(k) business

The consolidation of the retirement plan business continues. Voya Financial will acquire OneAmerica’s retirement plan business, in a move that will add $60 billion to Voya’s asset base....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Pennsylvania Plaintiff Drops Challenge to FTC Non-Compete Rule

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On October 4, 2024, Plaintiff ATS Tree Services, LLC (“ATS”) voluntarily dismissed its claims against the FTC challenging the agency’s Non-Compete Rule. See ATS Tree Services, LLC v. Fed. Trade Comm’n, et al., No....more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Avoid An IRS Audit Surprise By Checking These Areas Of Your 401(k) Plan

Idon’t like surprises and when a 401(k) plan gets a notice about an impending Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit, the best thing to do is not sit back and do nothing. In addition to collating all the ma- terials that the...more

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New Jersey Pay Transparency Law Is the Stroke of a Pen (and Seven Months) Away From Becoming Law

On September 26, 2024, the New Jersey Legislature passed Senate Bill 2310 (S2310), which will require transparency about compensation and benefits in internal and external postings of promotion opportunities, job listings,...more

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Dockworkers, Carriers Agree to Temporary Deal to Reopen Ports

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Thursday, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached an agreement that extends the ILA labor agreement that ended September 30, 2024, and that allows dockworkers...more

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Stay Compliant: Key Deadlines and Updates for EB-5 Integrity Fund Payments: What You Need to Know for FY 2023, 2024, and 2025

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The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) introduced significant requirements for designated EB-5 regional centers, one of the most notable being the annual payment into the EB-5 Integrity Fund. Beginning on October 1,...more

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Beltway Buzz - October 2024

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your October 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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Massachusetts Announces 2025 Updates to Paid Family and Medical Leave and Other Benefit Programs: 4 Steps for Employers

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The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development has announced important updates to state employment benefits for 2025. The State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) has increased modestly to $1,829.13 from...more

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READY TO “GET OUT THE VOTE?” Reminders About California Voting Leave for This Election Season

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The deluge of candidate introduction postcards and special interest group mailers urging us to vote “Yes!” or “No!” on particular issues that flood our mailboxes daily reminds us that election season is just around the...more

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Understanding Workers’ Compensation Costs and Fees in New Jersey

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This is a common question, and it is necessary to fully understand the costs and fees that will be deducted from your award as you consider a potential settlement or are reviewing a judgement by a Judge of Compensation. The...more

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Tontine Takeoff? Old Concept Gets New Wings

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“Tontines” are a very old form of investment, and there have been many variations. The basic idea is that the longest surviving investors in tontines will be credited with tontine assets attributable to investors who...more

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[CLE Hybrid Event] Conducting Effective and Efficient Internal Investigations - October 24th, Houston, TX

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Internal investigations are key to good corporate governance when a board of directors is presented with credible allegations of misconduct. An effective internal investigation equips the company with information necessary to...more

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Brazil’s New International Data Transfer Rules Could Impact Your Multinational Business: What You Need to Know and Your 6-Step...

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New rules just took effect in Brazil regulating international data transfers, and employers doing business in the country must take note. Covered data processing agents – such as companies in Brazil that transfer data to...more

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