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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and... more +
Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
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Maryland WARN Act Does Not Provide a Private Right of Action to Workers Terminated in Violation of the Law

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On August 26, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland decided in Teamsters Local Union No. 355 v. Total Distribution Services, Inc., that the Maryland Economic Stabilization Act (“Maryland WARN Act” or...more

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Senate Proposal Would Weed Out Prior Marijuana Use for Federal Job Applicants

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The DOOBIE Act – yes, you read that correctly – could soon become law. While the law isn’t as fun as it might sound to certain cannabis enthusiasts, it would substantially change the hiring practices of the federal government...more

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Illinois Employers Using AI for Workplace Purposes Will Soon Need to Provide Notice: 10 Quick Takeaways and 5 Things You Should Do...

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Thanks to a new law signed into effect by Governor J.B. Pritzker, Illinois employers will need to provide notice to applicants and workers if they use artificial intelligence for hiring, discipline, discharge, or other...more

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Heightened Obligations for Job Postings for Massachusetts-Based Roles

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Beginning on July 31, 2025, Massachusetts will join a host of other states in requiring employers to provide detailed pay disclosures in public-facing and internal employee job postings pursuant to the recently passed Frances...more

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Fourth Circuit Affirms Termination of Employee for Alleged Lawful THC Consumption

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North Carolina employees are increasingly testing positive for illegal marijuana use while contending that they were only using legal hemp-derived products sold over the counter in this State. Some employees assert that these...more

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Illinois Employment Law Updates: AI Restrictions, New Protected Classes, and More

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The Illinois General Assembly and Governor JB Pritzker have been busy in 2024, enacting significant changes to existing statutes like the Illinois Human Rights Act (the “IHRA”), the Personnel Records Review Act (the “PRRA”),...more

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Legislative Update: Legislature Hikes the Ball For Signing Kickoff

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Legislature concluded its 2023-24 session in the wee hours of its August 31, 2024, deadline to pass bills. Now it’s up to Governor Newsom to call the plays as to what employment bills he will sign into...more

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Illinois Passes New Law to Address AI in the Workplace

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Despite the rapid rise in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, legislation regulating employers’ use of AI remains sparse. Until recently, only New York City and Colorado had passed laws governing an...more

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#WorkforceWednesday®: Staples Sued Over MA’s Lie Detector Notice, NJ’s Gender-Neutral Dress Code, 2024 Voting Leave Policies -...

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This week, we’re highlighting a few state-level employment issues, including the legal challenges faced by Staples Inc. regarding the Massachusetts lie detector ban; New Jersey’s implementation of a gender-neutral dress code...more

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Minnesota Enacts Pay Transparency Law to Require Salary Range Disclosure in Job Postings

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Minnesota joins the growing number of states to adopt statewide legislation requiring employers to disclose starting salary ranges and other forms of compensation and benefits in postings for open...more

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New Pay Transparency Requirements for Illinois Employers On the Horizon for 2025

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Beginning on January 1, 2025, Illinois will join the list of states that are requiring greater transparency in both the job opportunities available in the state as well as the pay for those jobs. The...more

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Understanding Massachusetts' New Pay Transparency and Reporting Requirements

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Massachusetts employers should be aware of a new Massachusetts law that will have an impact on their hiring practices and reporting requirements in 2025. Massachusetts recently joined a growing number of states by enacting a...more

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Continued Employment May Constitute Sufficient Consideration for Noncompete Agreements in Connecticut, but Uncertainty Remains

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The Connecticut Supreme Court recently held that continued employment may constitute sufficient consideration for noncompete agreements under Connecticut law, but left unclear the parameters of that holding....more

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Landmark AI Discrimination Bill Stalls Out in California Legislature, But Other AI Measures Advance

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California lawmakers knocked back a chance to pass a groundbreaking AI discrimination that would have required employers to provide notification – and perhaps an accommodation – to workers when artificial intelligence is used...more

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(Podcast) California Employment News: Court Ruling Halts FTC’s Non-Compete Ban – Implications for Employers

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A recent Texas federal court ruling has put a halt on the enforcement of the FTC’s ban on non-compete agreements. Learn more about this ruling and the implications it has for employers from Shauna Correia and Jacqueline...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your September 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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Navigating the Changing Landscape of Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers Need to Know

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The recent federal court ruling striking down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning non-compete agreements has left many employers breathing a sigh of relief. However, this does not mean that non-compete...more

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Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Episode 30: Plaintiff Legal Trends with Paul Porter of Cromer, Babb & Porter

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This week, hosts Tina and Jennie welcome Paul Porter, a plaintiff’s attorney and certified labor & employment specialist with Cromer, Babb & Porter. Paul uses his experience on the opposite side of the Bar to inform employers...more

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Wage and Hour Around the Corner: DOL Issues Guidance on Wage-Hour Risk Posed by Artificial Intelligence

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The rules governing the employment relationship are always changing. Laws creating new employer obligations, technology solutions making work more efficient and more complicated, and rules governing the resolution of disputes...more

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Much Needed Clarity May Finally Be Coming on Who Qualifies as a Job Applicant Under the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act

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On August 20, 2024, Western District of Washington Judge John H. Chun asked the Washington Supreme Court to answer the question of what a party must prove to be considered a “job applicant” for the purposes of a pay...more

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Illinois Becomes Second State to Enact AI Law for Employers

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On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 3773, which amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to address employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI). Illinois employers that use any automated tools to make...more

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Tips from Seyfarth: In a Major Win for Restaurants, Fifth Circuit Vacates DOL’s 80/20 Rule

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Tips from Seyfarth is a blog series for employers, and their in-house lawyers and HR, payroll, and compensation professionals, in the food, beverage, and hospitality sector. We curate wage and hour compliance “tips” to keep...more

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FTC Noncompete Rule Set Aside by Federal Texas District Court, Will Not Become Effective

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A U.S. District Court judge in Texas has set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) controversial noncompete rule, ruling that it will not become effective on Sept. 4 as previously scheduled and cannot be enforced by the...more

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Massachusetts Job Postings to Include Pay Ranges Starting Summer 2025

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Massachusetts will be joining the growing number of states requiring pay ranges be included in advertisements and provided in certain other circumstances....more

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Preventing Missteps in Hiring and Managing Seasonal Workers

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Hiring seasonal workers can raise some important legal questions over how to properly handle overtime pay, work schedules, employee training, and other matters. These concerns particularly affect businesses in the hospitality...more

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