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Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Policy Requirement for Bidders on New York State Contracts Goes into Effect

As part of this year’s budget, New York State added Section 139-m to the State Finance Law, which requires bidders on competitive state procurements to certify that they have a written policy addressing gender-based violence...more

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LA County Passes Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance for Unincorporated Areas of the County

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed a new Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance for unincorporated areas of the county. Similar to the City of Los Angeles and West Hollywood ordinances, the ordinance sets...more

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2025 Legislative Update: Workplace OHS Anti-Harassment Policies Across Canada

The recent coming into force of legislation in Nova Scotia requiring employers to implement an anti-harassment policy marks a new era of policy alignment across Canadian provinces. Nova Scotia recently became the final...more

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South Carolina Alcohol Law Update

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Mark your calendars now to stay on top of these upcoming important dates to ensure you and your company remain compliant. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), Alcohol Beverage Licensing (ABL) Division has...more

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Compliance Crossroads: Preparing for Ohio’s 2026 Cannabis Workforce Rules and Mitigating Wage Litigation Risks

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Ohio’s cannabis industry may be confronted with a dual compliance challenge. On one front, the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) recently finalized a new employee training rule, Ohio Administrative Code § 1301:18-3-10, that...more

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Senate Bill 20 Signed into Law: New Compliance Era for California’s Stone Fabrication Industry is Underway

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Senate Bill 20, also called the Silicosis Training, Outreach, and Prevention (STOP) Act, was signed into law by Governor Newsom on October 13, 2025.1 Senator Caroline Menjivar is on the forefront of this battle to avoid...more

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Six Compliance Steps for Massachusetts’ Upcoming Salary Transparency Law

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Massachusetts’ pay transparency law requires employers to include pay ranges in all job postings starting October 29, 2025. To comply, employers should follow the six key steps outlined below....more

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Prevent Labor Compliance Mistakes Before They Escalate with Modern Oversight Tools

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Teams managing prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance, whether in the capacity of government agencies, prime contractors, or project owners, handle a constant flow of data from contractors and subcontractors....more

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From “Houston, We Have a Problem” to Workplace Safety: Lessons from Apollo 13 - Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter explore critical lessons in workplace safety through the lens of the legendary film Apollo 13. Joined by Greg Narsh, Troutman Pepper Locke counsel...more

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Risques psychosociaux en milieu de travail: nouvelles obligations pour les employeurs

Le 30 septembre 2021, l’Assemblée nationale du Québec a adopté la Loi modernisant le régime de santé et de sécurité du travail, communément appelée la « Loi 27 » (la « Loi »). Certaines des dispositions prévues dans cette Loi...more

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Tools to Address Workplace Violence in the Retail Sector

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In response to the alarming rise in workplace violence, particularly in the retail industry, states have begun implementing laws requiring employers to actively address this potential threat via policies and training. On...more

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Under Pressure: Mental Health at Work in Times of Uncertainty

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Today is World Mental Health Day. To mark the occasion, we have republished our article exploring the important area of workplace mental health, one of the most pressing concerns for employers globally in today’s difficult...more

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Senate Bill 303: California Sets Forth Protections for Bias Training

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On October 1, 2025, California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 303, which states that an employee’s assessment, testing, admission, or acknowledgment of their own personal bias, when made in good faith and solicited or...more

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Cal/OSHA Standards Board Adopts Construction Safety Order for Confined Spaces

On September 18, 2025, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA Standards Board) voted to adopt revisions to regulations on construction safety orders for confined spaces. ...more

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Final Phase of the NY DFS Cyber Security Regulations to be Implemented

On March 1, 2017, New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) enacted a regulation establishing what was then one of the most stringent cybersecurity measures in the country. The goal was to enhance cybersecurity...more

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How to Design a Legally Compliant Onboarding Program

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Bringing a new employee on board is one of the most critical moments in the employment relationship, and one of the most overlooked opportunities to protect an organization from legal risk. In today’s fast-changing regulatory...more

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E-Verify Update: New Guidance for Employers on EAD Revocations

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On 27 August 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published new guidance for E-Verify employers regarding Employment Authorization Document (EAD) revocations. This new guidance provides clarity for employers in...more

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Using Artificial Intelligence Within Your Company: A Legal Checklist

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The number of companies using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies has exploded in recent years. This is true across most sectors and with companies of all sizes. In many cases, companies have pursued and paid for AI...more

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Preparing Your Organization for Copilot: Strategy, Planning, and Design

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As organizations journey into automated productivity, the first step is not about deploying AI tools; it’s about laying the groundwork for adoption. Before diving into products like Microsoft Copilot, creating a strategy...more

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Nova Scotia’s New Rules on the Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace

Effective September 1, 2025, all provincially regulated employers in Nova Scotia are required to establish and implement a written workplace harassment prevention policy and ensure that all employees are trained on the new...more

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Fluent in AI: How to Build an AI-literate Workforce

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The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (‘AI Act’) regulates specific risks arising from the development and use of artificial intelligence (‘AI’). So-called ‘AI literacy’ plays a central role in this. We examine exactly what...more

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State-Mandated Training Completed Prior to First Day of Work May Not Be Compensable Time

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Last week, the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina affirmed the dismissal of wage claims arising out of unpaid trainings employees were required to complete prior to their first day of work....more

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Rearming German Industry: Restructuring in Times of War

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As Germany ramps up its defence spending, the federal government and businesses are exploring whether military production can offer a lifeline for struggling sites. This article examines how re-militarisation is reshaping...more

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Preparing for a Successful Annual Benefits Enrollment

Annual benefits enrollment, which for many companies will be in the coming months, typically lasts one to two weeks, but the preparation process begins several months in advance. For human resources (HR) and benefits teams,...more

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Understanding BBB Ratings: Strategic Approaches to Consumer Complaints — Regulatory Oversight Podcast

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In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Stephen Piepgrass, Michael Yaghi, and Dan Waltz conclude their two-part series on the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The group discusses strategies for managing and improving BBB...more

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