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California Takes On Criminal Background Checks, Noncompetes

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 9/25/2023

In California regulatory news, the Civil Rights Council, an arm of the Civil Rights Department, approved changes to how employers legally conduct criminal background checks, and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill...more

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q2 2023

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 7/5/2023

At a Glance - The trend of increasing workplace regulations by state and local governments continued throughout the second quarter of 2023....more

10 Actionable Compliance Steps for Massachusetts Employers

Cooley LLP on 5/16/2023

Massachusetts employment laws are notoriously complex. Employers face the constant challenge of managing their workforces while also complying with the commonwealth’s ever-evolving legal requirements. Below we have listed 10...more

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q3 2021

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 10/4/2021

2021 continues the trend of increasing regulation of the workplace by state and local governments. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and upcoming...more

Latest Developments from the Connecticut General Assembly: The Labor and Public Employees Committee Has Spoken (Part Two-Expansion...

Pullman & Comley - Labor, Employment and... on 5/3/2021

RELIANCE UPON PRIOR CRIMINAL RECORDS BY EMPLOYERS: H.B. No. 6474 (“An Act Concerning Collateral Employment Consequences Of A Criminal Record”) would, among other things, prohibit all employers from denying employment on the...more

Sweeping Changes for Virginia Employers Take Effect

Epstein Becker & Green on 7/2/2020

July 1, 2020 represents a milestone for Virginia employers. As we previously reported, nearly two dozen new employment laws take effect, including the Virginia Values Act. In addition, all of Virginia enters Phase Three of...more

July is the New January – Employment and Labor Laws are Skipping Summer Vacation

Littler on 6/10/2020

Each year, Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute provides its “July is the New January” report on labor and employment laws that become effective in the middle of the year. In 2019, we reported on scores of new laws that took...more

Virginia Employment Law Changes: Looking Back at 2019 and Ahead at 2020

Hogan Lovells on 1/13/2020

As sophisticated employers know, an employer must track and comply with developments not only in federal law, but also state and local law. This blog post details key changes in employment laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia...more

Key Legislation Emerging from Maryland and Local Ordinances to Remember

Littler on 5/29/2019

In Maryland this year, spring brings warm weather and new employment laws. The General Assembly passed, and Governor Larry Hogan signed, several new laws regulating the workplace. ...more

July Is the New January: From Salary History to Data Security Breaches, New State and Local Laws Are Set to Take Effect Soon

Littler on 6/13/2018

Every year state laws and local ordinances take effect after the first of the year, and 2018 is no exception. As always, Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these developments....more

2016/2017 Labor & Employment Observer

Cozen O'Connor on 1/12/2017

Activist NLRB Created More Problems For All Employers in 2016 - What Happens Under President Trump? During 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) maintained its generally pro-union, anti-employer...more

Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report — June 2016

Littler on 6/6/2016

Littler's Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report details key labor, employment, and benefits news and events at the federal, state, local, and global levels. The June edition of the Insider Report highlights recent federal...more

Significant Changes for Employers Doing Business in Oregon

Epstein Becker & Green on 4/19/2016

Employers should be aware of several recent changes to various employment laws in Oregon. These laws affect how the majority of private employers in Oregon do business....more

New Year, 7 New Laws in Oregon: What You Need to Know Going Into 2016

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 12/17/2015

Oregon decided to participate in New Year’s resolutions this year. As the season becomes colder, Oregon employers will be required to follow a host of new laws passed by the state legislature that will significantly affect...more

New Year, 7 New Laws: What You Need to Know Going Into 2016

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 12/15/2015

Oregon decided to participate in New Year’s resolutions this year. As the season becomes colder, Oregon employers will be required to follow a host of new laws passed by the state legislature that will significantly affect...more

Startups and the Beginning of the Employment Relationship - Who, What, When, Where, and Why?

Poyner Spruill LLP on 8/11/2015

WHO to Hire? Startup companies can reduce or eliminate future problems with employees through careful hiring practices. Best practices include...more

New 2015-2016 Employment Laws for Oregon Businesses

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 7/15/2015

The 2015 Oregon legislature has adjourned, but not before handing Oregon businesses a number of significant new employment laws. Below is a brief summary of the new legislation, all of which Governor Kate Brown has signed,...more

Employers Burdened By More New Laws

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 7/14/2015

The Oregon Legislature enacted several laws in 2015 that will significantly affect your workplace. The following laws go into effect Jan. 1, 2016: Paid Sick Leave - As expected, Oregon has enacted a mandatory paid sick leave...more

2015 Labor and Employment Law Checklist

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC on 1/29/2015

Each year, LP’s Labor & Employment Practice Group is pleased to provide a short checklist of steps that all companies should consider taking to measure their readiness for the coming year. We hope that you find this 2015...more

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