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Studebaker: From Coupe to Coup

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In the early days of the workforce, retirement was a foreign concept—people worked until they died. Life expectancy was significantly lower than it is today, making the idea of retirement nearly irrelevant....more

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Ninth Circuit Revives Rail Worker’s Whistleblower Claims

The Ninth Circuit’s recent decision in Parker v. BNSF Railway Company, 112 F.4th 687 (9th Cir. 2024) underscores the burden faced by employers in defending against whistleblower retaliation claims assessed under the...more

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EEOC Sues Total Employment and Management for Breaching Conciliation Agreement

Federal Suit Charges Staffing Agency Failed to Honor Agreement Concerning National Origin Discrimination - LONGVIEW, Wash. – Total Employment and Management (TEAM), a staffing agency based in Moses Lake, Washington,...more

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Illinois Updates Its Law Governing Use of Staffing Agencies — Again

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The Illinois General Assembly has been busy at work revising and updating the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (the “Act”). The Act generally requires that temporary staffing agencies register with the Illinois...more

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EEOC Files First Lawsuits Under PWFA

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On September 10, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed the first-ever lawsuit under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).  The EEOC filed suit in the Western District of Kentucky claiming Wabash...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

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

Morgan Lewis

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

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

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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