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Guernsey’s new secondary pensions law - key points and FAQs

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Guernsey’s new secondary pension law will be coming into force on 1 July 2024. It will be implemented on a phased basis over a 15 month period, beginning with the largest employers (those with 26 or more employees). The...more

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Opt-Out Arbitration Program Binds Employees in Wage and Hour Class Action

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A recent decision by a Wisconsin district court illustrates the impact of an arbitration agreement on class actions. The plaintiffs alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and overtime laws...more

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Ninth Circuit Reverses Grant of Class Certification and Denial of Motions to Compel Arbitration in Several Uber Class Actions

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In a major victory for ride-share company Uber Technologies, Inc. ("Uber"), the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued its much anticipated opinion in O'Connor v. Uber Technologies, Inc., Case No....more

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Governor Brown Vetoes Legislative Attempt To Criminalize Mandatory Arbitration

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In vetoing the California Legislature’s attempt to criminalize arbitration agreements (AB 3080), Governor Brown displayed common sense and the legal learning provided by recent U.S. Supreme Court authority....more

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Epic Win: Supreme Court Saves Employment Arbitration As We Know It

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To the relief of employers across the country, the Supreme Court today ruled in a 5-to-4 decision that class action waivers in employment arbitration agreements do not violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and are,...more

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Opt-Out Clauses May Help Some Employers Opt In To Individual Arbitration

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Ironically, giving employees the right to decline to resolve their employment claims in binding arbitration may actually help employers enforce arbitration agreements in some parts of the country....more

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