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Planned Reform of French Unemployment System

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In a recent newspaper interview, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced that a reform of the unemployment insurance system was planned by the end of 2024. Whether any of his proposals will see the light of day is now unknown,...more

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European Elections Shakedown: Impact of the Dissolution of the French National Assembly on Employment Law

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“The heaviest consequences in the history of the Fifth Republic”—this is how French Finance Minister, Bruno Le Maire, described the early elections planned after French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to dissolve the...more

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How to Claim ILOE Insurance After Termination of Employment in UAE?

In accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 13/2022, which establishes the Unemployment Insurance Scheme (UIS) in the UAE, individuals can claim Insurance for Loss of Employment (ILOE) to navigate post-termination situations. ...more

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State and Local Employment Law Update – Family Leave, Fair Labor Standards Act, Religious Accommodations and More

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In the latest round of state employment law updates family leave and religious accommodations are in the spotlight. We also highlight wage and hour laws relating to compensable time. Read the full article to see if any of...more

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New York Employment Law: 2024 Legislative Update

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While in session, New York state legislators introduce all kinds of bills, most of which do not become laws, or at least not right away. But even unsuccessful bills can clue us in on what lawmakers are thinking, what policies...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

New York Legislators Have Been Busy: Employers Beware

Over the closing months of 2023, New York lawmakers at both the state and local levels were busy passing new legislation impacting the workplace. As a result, New York employers should take some time to familiarize themselves...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

New York State Employers Must Provide Updated Record of Employment to Separating Employees (and Beyond)

New York State employers are reminded that, under an expansion of the law that took effect in late 2023, they are required to provide all separating employees with an updated Record of Employment (Form IA 12.3) for purposes...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Top Legal Alerts From 2023

As we close out 2023, we would like to share with you some of our most popular legal alerts from this year. Our top alerts reflect the broad array of our capabilities – ranging in topics from construction, corporate &...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

New York Employers Should Take Advantage of the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” Requirements to Reexamine Independent Contractor...

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Nearly six months after it was passed — with overwhelming support — by the New York Legislature, Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed Assembly Bill A6040, or the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (the “Act”). With an effective date...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Employee’s Unexcused Absence Due to Illness Held Not to be Willful Misconduct Despite Prior Pattern of Absenteeism

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O’Leary v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, No. 775 C.D. 2022 (Pa. Cmwlth. Ct. Aug. 7, 2023). The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review’s decision denying employee...more

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New York Employers: Important Legislative Updates from Albany

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For New York employers, fall has brought with it more than just cooler temperatures, thanks to a wave of activity from Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk (after a busy legislative summer). Below, we highlight six significant...more

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New York Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Employers’ Obligation to Provide Notice of Unemployment Benefits

Employers in New York will soon be required to provide employees with notice of their eligibility for unemployment benefits when an employer reduces an employee’s hours or where there is an interruption of continued...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Two New Employment Obligations in New York – Notice of Unemployment Eligibility and Social Media Access

On September 14, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed two additional laws governing employer actions in New York State. Specifically, New York now further regulates the required employer notices regarding unemployment...more

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More New York Legislative Enactments

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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul continues to sign legislation emanating from a busy legislative session, including legislation rendering contractual assignment-of-inventions provisions unenforceable, prohibiting...more

Kerr Russell

Are Your Remote Workers Too Remote?

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For a time, this seemed to increase employee productivity, likely arising from many factors, particularly including employees being able to work longer hours due to a lack of commute to work. In fact, studies have shown that...more

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It’s 2023: Do You Know Where Your Workers Are? Key Considerations for Managing a Remote Workforce

Even with an increasing number of employers calling their workers back into the office following the pandemic, many employees across the United States are still working from home or otherwise working remotely. While many...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Big Battles Loom In CA Legislature, From Clean Energy to Taxes to Labor Protections

A flurry of activity will mark the last two weeks of the session of the California State Legislature. When they convene on Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Assembly will have eight session days scheduled with the Senate having seven...more

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Safety net for employees in the UAE

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A new insurance scheme provides a three-month safety net for those who lose their jobs in the UAE....more

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New Jersey Employers Waiting for Guidance on Unemployment Compensation Law

Amendments to New Jersey’s Unemployment Compensation Law (UCL) are scheduled to take effect on July 31, 2023. One of the most significant changes to the UCL is that employers will now need to electronically report certain...more

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NJ Employers Receive Some – Albeit Incomplete – Guidance Regarding Unemployment Insurance Reporting Obligations

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Seyfarth Synopsis: While the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law amendments take effect July 31, 2023, New Jersey employers are still waiting for the state to publish new submission documents and instructions. The state...more

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Arkansas Businesses Should Prepare for New Laws Passed by the State Legislature

The Arkansas General Assembly adjourned from its 94th Regular Session on May 1, 2023, starting a 90-day clock until acts passed by the General Assembly become the law of Arkansas. Business owners, professionals and...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Significant Changes Ahead for Colorado Employers – Colorado’s 2023 Legislative Session Produces Extensive Employment Law Changes

Buckle up, Colorado employers. As a result of the 2023 legislative session, Colorado passed several laws that either created new rights for employees or materially amended existing employee rights. This year’s changes...more

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Ignore No More: NJ’s Amended Unemployment Compensation Law Increases Employer Reporting Obligations and Penalties

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Many employers commonly ignore requests from the New Jersey Division of Unemployment and Temporary Disability Insurance (“Division”) to provide the reason they terminated an employee’s employment.  With the recent amendments...more

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Teacher Terminated for Pushing Fellow Employee After a Crude Remark

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Reading Sch. Dist. v. Unemployment Comp. Bd. of Rev., 2023 Pa. Commw. Unpub. LEXIS 36 (Pa. Commw. Ct., Jan. 20, 2023). In an unpublished opinion the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed the decisions of an unemployment...more

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Washington Expands Grounds for “Good Cause” Resignations Allowing Employees to Collect Unemployment Benefits

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Generally speaking, employees who resign are not eligible for unemployment benefits. Washington, however, has several exceptions to this general rule in which an employee who had “good cause” to resign is eligible for...more

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