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Sixth Circuit Clarifies Foreseeability and Notice Requirements Under FMLA

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On Nov. 16, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a published decision clarifying the notice requirements under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). The Court held that a former assembly...more

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Fourth Circuit Reinstates Employee’s Claim That Social Media App Messages Provided Sufficient Notice of a Medical Absence

On August 15, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held in Roberts v. Gestamp West Virginia, LLC, that an employer’s “usual and customary” notice procedures relating to absences extended beyond the company’s...more

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Fourth Circuit Rules That “Usual and Customary” Notice Procedures Are Not the Same as a Written Policy

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In Roberts v. Gestamp West Virginia, LLC, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina—held that when an employer allows an employee to use an informal...more

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Ontario Appellate Court Ruling Leaves Employers Waiting for Determination on Interpretation of COVID-19 Leave Provisions

Employers in Ontario have been waiting for clarification on the interpretation of COVID-19 leave provisions throughout much of the pandemic. Employers had hoped that the Court of Appeal’s decision in Taylor v Hanley...more

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[Webinar] Legal & Tax Pitfalls of a Remote Workforce - March 3rd, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST

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Many companies are shifting to remote or hybrid workplaces. Our legal and tax professionals are teaming together to highlight hot-button issues for your remote workforce. TAX PITFALLS •Employment •Income tax •Residency ...more

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San Francisco To Revise COVID-19 Retaliation Ordinance

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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has just unanimously approved a proposed ordinance prohibiting retaliation against San Francisco employees who missed work after contracting or being suspected of contracting COVID-19....more

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U.S. Department of Labor Extends Expiration Date of Model FMLA Forms by Three Years

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The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently announced that it has extended for three years the validity of its current online notices and medical certification forms for use in connection with leaves of absence under the...more

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Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Effective on April 1, 2018: Be Prepared

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• The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the Act), signed into law on July 27, 2017, becomes effective on April 1, 2018. • The Act expressly forbids discrimination against employees due to pregnancy or...more

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California Corner: New Notice Requirements Regarding Domestic Violence Victims’ Rights and LA’s Ban the Box Ordinance

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California Labor Code sections 230 and 230.1 provide certain rights to employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, including the right to take time off from work relating to such issues and the...more

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Employer's Improper And Untimely FMLA Notices Didn't Harm Employee, So No FMLA Violation

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Here’s a shout out to all you employers out there who forget to send your employees the proper FMLA notices when they seek leave for a reason covered by the FMLA. Occasionally, the courts have your back, despite your lack of...more

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International Employment Law Review: August 2013 - Issue 4: Recent Employment Law Developments in Luxembourg

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Legislation - Law Against the Employment of Illegal Aliens Passed - On December 21, 2012, the Luxembourg Parliament enacted a law against the employment of individuals illegally present in Luxembourg....more

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