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New Jersey Supreme Court Invalidates Non-Disparagement Provision Against Alleged Victim of Discrimination and Harassment

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In Savage v. Township of Neptune, et al., (A-2-23, decided May 7, 2024), the New Jersey Supreme Court analyzed and invalidated a non-disparagement provision included in a settlement agreement against a plaintiff alleging...more

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New Jersey Supreme Court Holds That Non-Disparagement Provisions Seeking to Preclude Discussion About Claims of Discrimination,...

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In a recent unanimous decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that non-disparagement provisions in settlement agreements or employment agreements are against public policy and unenforceable if they seek to bar speech...more

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A Mixed Bag for Employers: New York Revises Requirements for Confidentiality Provisions in Employee Separation Agreements

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Q: I heard New York amended the law on nondisclosure provisions in employee settlement agreements. What do I need to know?...more

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NY Limits Use of Nondisclosure Agreements by Employers When Resolving Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Claims

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New York State recently enacted further restrictions limiting language that can be contained in employment-related release agreements (including severance, separation, and settlement agreements). The changes, which were...more

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New York Amends Law Affecting Settlements of Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Claims

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On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Bill S4516 into law, which amends the requirements for non-disclosure and non-disparagement provisions in certain settlement agreements. Previously, New York law...more

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‘Silenced No More Act’ comes with Important Effects on Employment Agreements in Washington State

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“Another game changer!” — Your takeaway from reading this summary of Washington’s Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1795, commonly known as the “Silenced No More Act,” which becomes law June 9, 2022, and has some important...more

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Further Oregon Restrictions on Settlement of Discrimination and Harassment Claims Are Coming

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Governor Brown recently signed Senate Bill 1586, which imposes additional restrictions on settlements of discrimination and harassment claims. It will become effective on January 1, 2023. ...more

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California’s SB 331 Extends Sweeping Changes to Workplace Settlement and Separation Agreements

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In 2018, California passed Senate Bill 820, the STAND Act (Stand Together Against Non-Disclosure Act), in response to the #MeToo movement. SB 820 prohibited the use of confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements...more

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California Further Restricts Use of Nondisclosure and Nondisparagement Provisions and Adds Requirements for Severance Agreements

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California law is about to place additional restrictions on the use of nondisclosure and nondisparagement provisions and severance agreements. Here are the key takeaways from the new legislation (SB 331): 1. Beginning 2022,...more

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California Further Limits NDAs and Settlement Agreement Terms in Employment Cases

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Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 331 (SB 331), which further limits the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and settlement agreement terms when settling employment legal claims involving harassment, discrimination, or...more

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#MeToo and its Effect on Sexual Harassment Agreements

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Following the passage of similar laws in New York and California, a bill in the New Jersey State Legislature which bars nondisclosure clauses in workplace harassment settlement agreements is on Governor Murphy’s desk, with...more

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[WEBINAR] Labor & Employment Law: What Changed in 2017

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Best Best & Krieger Labor & Employment attorneys discussed new legislation and case law impacting California employers - private and public. What Was Discussed -Legislation passed in 2017 -Wage and hour update ...more

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And Now The Bad News: Avalanche of California Bills Continues to Advance

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As we discussed in our last blog post, California employers received some rare good news in recent days.  Bills to expand California’s paid sick leave requirement and to require employers to accommodate medical marijuana use...more

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Commission Overrules Xu v. Epic Systems, Finds Valid Arbitration Agreement or Waiver Bars Prosecution of WFEA Claims Before ERD

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In Ionetz v. Menard, Inc., the Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission overruled its previous and highly controversial decision Xu v. Epic Systems, Inc.. In Xu, the commission held that an employee cannot waive his...more

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DOJ Settles With Minnesota Bank Over Redlining Allegations

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On May 8, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that it had reached a voluntary settlement with a family-owned Minnesota bank, resolving allegations that the bank had violated the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et...more

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#MeToo Comes to Washington State

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In response to the #MeToo movement, lawmakers in several states are introducing bills aimed at curbing workplace sexual harassment and addressing how complaints and resolutions are handled by employers. Washington is no...more

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Settling Discrimination Complaints in Wisconsin

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A recent decision from the Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission has placed a cloud over the settlement of discrimination complaints in Wisconsin. The cloud may not be very dark, but it is a matter that needs to be...more

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Notable Immigration-Related Hiring Discrimination Claims Settled this Summer with Department of Justice and Heads Up! A New Form...

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In the past three months, there have been four settlements with three staffing agencies and one private company reported by the Department of Justice. The three settlements with staffing agencies resolved allegations that...more

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Security Firm To Pay $115,000 To Settle EEOC Retaliation Suit

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Guardsmark Fired Security Guard Working at Michigan Client Location For Opposing Sexual Harassment, Federal Agency Charges - DETROIT - Security giant Guardsmark has agreed to pay $115,000 and to provide other relief to...more

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D.C. District Court to Clean Up Indian Farmers and Ranchers Class Action

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After years of post-settlement wrangling in a class action lawsuit brought by Native American farmers and ranchers for damages arising from what they claimed was systemic discrimination against them by the U.S. Department of...more

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Henry’s Turkey Service, Heirs Must Turn over Almost $600,000 Owed to Disabled Workers

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EEOC and U.S. Attorney Successfully Intervene in Deal That Would Have Diverted Monies Away From Victims of Discrimination - DALLAS - U.S. District Chief Judge Jorge A. Solis issued an order on Sept. 11, 2015, to override...more

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Con Edison To Pay $3.8 Million To Resolve Sex Discrimination / Harassment Charges Filed With New York A.G. And U.S. EEOC

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Class of Female Blue-Collar Workers Charged Sexual Harassment, Unequal Treatment Because of Sex - NEW YORK - Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. will pay $3.8 million and furnish other relief to resolve charges...more

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BMW to Pay $1.6 Million and Offer Jobs to Settle Federal Race Discrimination Lawsuit

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Company's Criminal Background Policy Disproportionately Affected African-American Logistics Workers, EEOC Charged - GREENVILLE, S.C. - The U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina today entered a consent...more

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NLRB Changes Standard for Deferral to Arbitration in Discrimination and Retaliation Cases

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In a significant recent decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) again abandoned long-standing, accepted Board precedent.  In Babcock & Wilcox Construction Co., 361 NLRB No. 132 (Dec. 15, 2014), the Board...more

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