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SJC Rules that Employees Do Not Accrue Benefits During Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave

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In its September 13, 2024 decision in Bodge et al. v. Commonwealth et al., SJC-13567 (2024), the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) ruled that an employer’s policy of denying the accrual of certain benefits to...more

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Hair Style Discrimination Is Now Statutorily Prohibited in Puerto Rico

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On July 24, 2024, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Hon. Pedro Pierluisi, signed into law Senate Bill 1282, the Law Against Discrimination Based on Hair Styles. This law adopts as public policy the express prohibition of...more

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Is That a Gun in Your Pocket… at the Office? New Thoughts on Workplace Concealed Carry

Can you prohibit your employees from bringing firearms to your workplace? You may think the answer is yes, but it’s more complicated. Recent state laws on gun rights have raised questions regarding guns at work. Here we will...more

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Louisiana Dismantles Concealed Carry Requirements: Key Employer Takeaways and 4 Steps You Can Take to Create a Safer Workplace

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Louisiana employers should review their safety policies and take other appropriate precautions in light of a new state law that will significantly weaken the requirements for carrying a concealed weapon in public. While the...more

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Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect July 1

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As we reach the midyear point, we’re rounding up the new workplace laws that will take effect on July 1. With so many laws about to kick in, it can be hard to keep track of it all. Here’s a guide to some of the federal,...more

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July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report

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Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report!  As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law...more

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Employment Law Update: Frequently Asked Questions About 2024 Legislative Changes to Minnesota Employment Laws

Several new and revised statutes passed by the Minnesota Legislature significantly impact the rights and responsibilities of employers. Understanding these changes is important in helping employers minimize the risk of...more

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Colorado Passes Consumer Protection Law Regulating AI

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While some states have existing laws governing certain aspects of the use of AI, on May 17, Colorado became the first state to enact comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) legislation. Senate Bill 24-205, “Concerning...more

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New York State Advances Retail Worker Safety with New Legislation

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In a significant move towards enhancing workplace safety for retail workers, the New York State Assembly recently passed the “Retail Worker Safety Act,” which aims to mitigate workplace violence. This legislation, formally...more

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New York Now Requires Paid Lactation Breaks

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Effective June 19, 2024, New York employers will be required to provide up to 30 minutes of paid lactation breaks to employees each time an employee has a reasonable need to express breast milk at work. This change to New...more

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Legislative Updates From Singapore: Paternity Leave, Infant Care, and Discrimination

Singapore recently made three new changes in employment practices that stand to impose higher standards on employers. These three major legislative updates may have implications for employer handbooks and policies. ...more

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Maryland Prohibits Workplace Vaping

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On May 16, Maryland amended its Clean Indoor Air Act by prohibiting vaping in indoor places of employment. The amendments go into effect on July 1....more

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The Federal Trade Commission Ban on Non-Competes and its Impact on Transitioning Representatives and Advisors

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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rule banning non-compete provisions nationwide (the Rule). While the FTC contends that non-competes keep wages low, suppress new ideas and stifle the...more

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Tackling the Pay Gap in Poland: From “Nice to Have” to Essential

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Poland and other EU countries will have to implement the principles of equal pay and transparency into their laws by June 7, 2026, to comply with Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and Council of May 10, 2023,...more

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Curious About Your Newest Employee’s Social Media Presence? Too Bad, Because in New York, It Could Cost You!

In the era of Tiktok influencers and Instagram models, almost everyone has an online side hustle, and that highly qualified referral you just interviewed or bright new hire you just made might just be one of them! The same...more

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Summary of the EEOC’s Final Regulations Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective on June 27, 2023. On August 11, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its proposed regulations on the PWFA. After receiving over 100,000...more

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Off-Duty Conduct Protections for Employees’ 4/20 Celebrations: A Look at the High Points of a Few States’ Marijuana Laws

With the arrival of the unofficial annual holiday known as “4/20,” employers can celebrate by reminding themselves of the state laws that could protect employees’ off-duty 4/20 celebrations....more

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Long Anticipated Final Rule Published by the EEOC

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final rule and interpretive guidance implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which became law on June 27, 2023. Employers previously relied on...more

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Proposed “Right to Disconnect” Law Could End Those After-Hours Emails From Your Boss

With the sweeping presence of technology today, the boundary between work life and home life has become increasingly blurred. A new bill recently introduced to the California legislature seeks to change that by protecting...more

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[Webinar] Tips and Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Workplace Violence Incidents - April 24th, 1:00 pm EST

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Workplace violence has been a focus for both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) for several years, as it continues to be one of the leading...more

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What Workplace Violence Law Means for Texas Healthcare

Violence in the workplace is something all employers prohibit and try to prevent. Healthcare employers have a tougher time, because the violence often comes from patients. How do you best protect workers while still...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your March 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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Don’t Mess with Texas Nurses: Texas Healthcare Facilities Must Adopt Workplace Violence Prevention Plans by September 1, 2024

Texas has now joined states like California in creating statutory protections against workplace violence against healthcare workers. Senate Bill 240, now Chapter 331 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, requires healthcare...more

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5 Practical Employment Tips You Need to Know for 2024

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2023 was a seismic year for the employment landscape, with changes to state and federal laws that touch on hiring, firing, and just about everything in between. Members of Fenwick’s employment group recently walked through...more

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A New Year, and a New Law You May Have Missed: Texas Employers No Longer Can Require COVID-19 Vaccinations

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On Nov. 10, 2023, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 7, which amends the Health and Safety Code to prohibit a private employer from taking any “adverse action” against an employee, contractor or applicant because of...more

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