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Further Updates on Maryland's New Pay Transparency Laws Effective October 1, 2024

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Read World Impact: Maryland recently enacted the Wage Range Transparency law, which went into effect on October 1, 2024. We previously provided a Legal Alert on this topic, however, the Maryland Department Labor has since...more

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New OFCCP Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing

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On October 2, 2024, U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published a new Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing, OMB NO. 1250-0001 (“Construction Scheduling Letter”)....more

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Pittsburgh Ordinance Bans Tests for Many Prospective and Current Employees Who Use Medical Marijuana

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On September 24, 2024, the Pittsburgh City Council passed a new ordinance prohibiting discrimination against an individual’s status as a medical marijuana patient. Mayor Ed Gainey signed the ordinance the same day, making it...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Woeful Lack of Training for Chatbot Use in Workplace

A new US National Cybersecurity Alliance survey  shows that over one-third (38%) of “employees share sensitive work information with artificial intelligence (AI) tools without their employer’s permission.” Not surprisingly,...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Massachusetts High Court Rules That Franchisees Are Independent Contractors

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In a win for businesses, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) has ruled that individuals in true franchisor-franchisee relationships are independent contractors....more

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The Massachusetts PFML: 2025 Contribution Rates and Benefit Amounts

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The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (Department) just announced the 2025 weekly benefit amount and contribution rates for both employers and employees under the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave...more

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Be Global: Employment Law in 5

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5 developments to read for September in less than 5 minutes - Focus: On the Middle East - In the Middle East, requirements to hire local citizens are expanding. Oman is moving towards private sector Omanisation through new...more

Maynard Nexsen

Navigating Political Speech in the Workplace

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As we quickly approach Election Day in November, political discussions can dominate daily life, including in the workplace. Employers are often faced with the question of how to handle employee political speech in the...more

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DOL’s Wage & Hour Division Publishes New Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors

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The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor recently published an advanced notice of an upcoming increase to the minimum wage rate for federal contractors. The new rate of $17.75 per hour will replace the...more

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California’s Healthcare Minimum Wage Increase Is Finally Here: What Employers Need to Know + 3 Steps You Should Take Now

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After months of delay, California’s healthcare minimum wage increase will finally take effect on October 16, immediately hiking wages to $21 per hour for workers at many healthcare facilities and as high as $23 per hour for...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What UK Employers Should Consider Doing to Comply with the Worker Protection Act

The Worker Protection Act (amendment of Equality Act 2010) – entering into force on 26 October 2024 – will impose a legal obligation on all employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. ...more

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Washington State Announces New Compensation Levels for 2025: Minimum Wage and Salary Exemptions Unveiled

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Washington State has announced its new minimum wage, exempt salary level, and other compensation levels for 2025. All of the following will be in effect as of January 1, 2025: Washington State minimum wage: $16.66 per hour....more

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Court Enjoins FTC Noncompete Ban: Appeal Likely

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A federal judge in Texas has enjoined the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete agreements, leaving the FTC’s attempt to quash such agreements waiving in the breeze, at least for the time being....more

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Employers Beware: The Rise of AI (Regulation) in Illinois, Colorado and California

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Artificial Intelligence continues to transform the world and the workplace. Now, more than ever, regulators seek to balance the benefits of new AI technology with its risks. As previously reported, federal, state, and foreign...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Collecting Solo 401(k) Plans is like collecting nickels

The fewer assets you have in a 401(k) plan, the less support you get. I know that since I have a Solo 401(k) plan. You open a plan at the local custodial firm and you are left to die....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Monthly Highlights – UK Employment Law – September 2024

Here is a look at recent developments in UK employment law: The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (the “Act”) will come into force on 26 October 2024 and will require employers to take proactive...more

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Key Dutch employment law cases and legislative updates for 2024

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As we move through 2024, significant legislative and judicial developments are shaping employment law in the Netherlands. From new compliance requirements for CO2 emissions reporting and changes to employment relationships,...more

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Landmark Privacy Regulations Could Soon Require Colorado Employers to Comply With Biometric Info Law: 3 Tips to Stay Protected

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Colorado employers could soon need to comply with the disclosure and consent requirements of the state’s privacy act when they collect biometric identifiers from employees or applicants – which would make Colorado the first...more

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California Governor Vetoes AI Safety Bill With Whistleblower Protections for Employees Who Report Dangers of the Technology

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that sought to ensure the safe development of artificial intelligence (AI), including by imposing whistleblower protections for developers’ employees who reported potential...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Equity Incentive Plan Considerations for Public Companies

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On this episode of “Just Compensation,” Andrew Graw, Megan Monson, and Jessica I. Kriegsfeld talk about equity plan considerations for public companies. They address various drafting considerations that are specific to public...more

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Performance-Based Terminations of Employment in South Korea

Are performance-based terminations of employment possible in South Korea? The answer may lie in a recent Supreme Court of Korea case in which the employer obtained a favorable decision regarding the legitimacy of dismissing...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

North Carolina Allows Employers to Recoup Wage Overpayments

Several times a year, we get questions from employers involving payroll errors. In some situations, the company or its payroll service double pays an employee for a pay period. In others, the wrong employee receives a direct...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Two New California Laws Affect Response to Union Organizing and Driver's License Requirements for Applicants

Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsome signed two bills into law that affect California employers' discretion with regard to employees and applicants for employment. The first law seeks to prohibit so-called "captive...more

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Class Action & MDL Roundup 2024 Q2 – We Are Administratively Feasible

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Welcome back to the Class Action & MDL Roundup! This edition covers notable class actions from the second quarter of 2024. In this edition, there can be only one claim form for many, broiler chickens are coming home to...more

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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This spring, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a press release that its Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) would be published in the Code of Federal Regulations in April and become effective in...more

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