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The Newest Wage Hour Risk in Connecticut: Election Poll Workers

A new Connecticut law went into effect this year creating early voting procedures for the first time in Connecticut.  The law, Connecticut General Statutes § 9-163aa, provides that before each election, a period of early...more

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Political Speech in the Workplace: Strategic Considerations for Employers

Political speech in the workplace has become a growing concern for employers in recent years. The polarized political climate, combined with the increasing use of social media and digital communication, has amplified the...more

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Do Your Employees Get Time Off to Vote? A State-By-State Guide for Employers

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Election Day will be here before we know it, and with record-breaking turnout expected in some states, it's essential to understand your obligations regarding employee voting leave. Do you know the rules that apply to your...more

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From Cannabis to Minimum Wage and Beyond: A Recap of Workplace Law Issues on State Ballots this Election Day

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Voters will be deciding more than just who will capture the White House and Congress this Election Day – they’ll also be voting on a slew of state ballot measures that could change your workplace. How can you prepare? Read...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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3 Things Employers Need to Know As Congress Returns from Summer Recess

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Congress is returning from its summer recess on September 9 with several critical deadlines looming that employers should closely monitor. Understanding the potential impacts of political events is essential for making...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Employers Struggle With Election Politics Spillover Into Workplace

With the election quickly approaching, we are already receiving questions from employers involving concerns over arguments and disruptions in the workplace resulting from political disagreements. We hoped that the contentious...more

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On the Hill Update: Employer Takeaways From Both Party Conventions

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Since the 1800’s, party conventions have been a crucial part of the presidential campaign cycle, and 2024 was no different. With much fanfare, Republican and Democratic delegates met in Milwaukee and Chicago respectively to...more

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5 U.S. Senate Races to Watch and How a Shakeup in the Balance of Power Could Impact Employers

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The 2024 election season has been a whirlwind. From a failed assassination attempt to the sitting president’s decision to bow out of the contest, D.C. insiders and employers alike are struggling to keep up. While all eyes...more

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3 Things Employers Need to Know About the Congressional Review Act and the Upcoming Elections

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As the upcoming elections approach, employers should be aware of the Congressional Review Act, its potential impact on current rulemaking, and how your workplace might be affected. This brief Insight will outline how the CRA...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Election Day is Just Around the Corner. Employers: Are You Complying with Applicable State Voting Leave Laws?

We are less than 100 days away from Election Day 2024, so it is critical for employers to ensure that they are following applicable voting leave laws in the states where they have employees....more

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It’s An Election Year: Understanding Restrictions on Employer Actions Regarding Employee Political Activity

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Seyfarth Synopsis:  In six months, the U.S. presidential election will take place and inevitably employee views on the elections and election issues will make their way into the workplace.  In yesterday’s highly polarized...more

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Mexico’s 2024 Elections: Workers Entitled to Holidays for Voting on June 2 and Presidential Inauguration on October 1

Approximately sixty-four countries, plus the European Union, will head to the polls in 2024. June 2, 2024, will be the biggest election day taking place in Mexico, when the president (possibly the first female president),...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week in Review Special Edition | DEAMcon24 Day One Recap

The following is Part 1 of a 3-Part series reporting on the 24 presentations at the DirectEmployers (“DE”) Annual Meeting (DEAMcon24) of Members and the public. DE will publish the second installment on Monday, April 22, and...more

Butler Snow LLP

Fixing Your Voting Policy: A Snapshot of Voting Leave Laws

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The 2024 Presidential Election will be here before we know it, with Super Tuesday around the corner. With the changing landscape of voting laws and the controversies surrounding the last election, people are paying more...more

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Legal Considerations When Supporting and Participating in National Party Conventions

The 2024 presidential nominating conventions are only a few months away and both host cities — Milwaukee, where Republicans will gather in July, and Chicago, which welcomes Democrats in August — are hoping for returns to...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

2024 Already?! The Types of Issues Employers Will Be Facing in the New Year

Well, that went fast. The year 2023 is coming to a close, and 2024 is shaping up to be a challenging year for employers with several potential changes and challenges lurking on the horizon...more

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Beltway Buzz: 2021 Labor and Employment Forecast

The results of the 2020 national elections are (mostly) in. Former vice president Joseph Biden is now President-elect Joseph Biden. Democrats have managed to hold the U.S. House of Representatives, but they will be working...more

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Sixth Circuit Backs Termination of Public Employee for Racially Derogatory Social Media Post on 2016 Presidential Election

On October 6, 2020, in Bennett v. Metropolitan Government of Nashville, No. 19-5818, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reversed a district court’s decision in favor of a public employee who claimed that the city...more

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Accommodating Employee Requests To Vote In An Unprecedented Election

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While we are not willing to predict the outcome of next Tuesday’s election, we think that there is fair chance that 2020 will shatter voter participation records based on the number of early votes that have already been cast....more

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Let Your (Employee’s) Voice Be Heard? Giving Employees Time Off to Vote

Everyone is talking about voting options — absentee ballots, early voting, and, of course, the traditional going to the polls on election day. With the presidential election on November 3, you may be thinking about giving...more

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Employees Voting in the Upcoming Election

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With the election coming on Tuesday, Nov. 3, a large number of Americans are expected to cast their ballots. The United States Election Project estimates that a record-setting 150 million – or 65 percent of the U.S....more

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Employer Obligations Relating to Employee Voting

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As Election Day (November 3, 2020) nears, it is important for employers to be aware of their legal obligations relating to their employees’ right to vote. Below is a chart showing key provisions of the laws of the 50 states...more

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Election Year Issues in the Workplace

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While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed some aspects of how the 2020 Presidential election is conducted, employers are facing many of the same questions they have faced in the past, such as whether they are required to give...more

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Getting Ready for Election Day: Employee Voting

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Election Day is right around the corner. While many employees may choose to vote by mail, chances are you may have employees requesting time away from the workplace (or a remote work set-up) to vote in person. Now is a better...more

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