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Preparing for the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive

Pay equity and pay transparency are becoming increasingly important to global organisations. The European Union’s pay transparency directive is a landmark piece of legislation for organisations with employees across the...more

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New Illinois Child Labor Law Brings Enhanced Workplace Rules for Minors Under 16

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On July 30, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law S.B. 3646 (the “Act”), repealing the state’s prior child labor law, and replacing it with the “Child Labor Law of 2024.” The stated intent of the Act is to “safeguard all...more

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Navigating Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

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An employee time traveling to today’s workplace from the 1980s would be astounded at where we’ve arrived. While we don’t (yet!) have flying cars as imagined by many 1980’s sci-fi movies, the world of work is undergoing its...more

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Top 10 Employment Compliance Pitfalls for Emerging Companies

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Whether you are a founder or a manager, growing a company from scratch is an exciting process. For most companies, this process will involve the hiring and management of employees at a rapid pace....more

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Ensure I-9 Compliance To Avoid Steep Fines

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On November 6, 1986, the U.S. Government enacted the Immigration Reform and Control Act requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all individuals hired to perform labor or services in the United...more

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Navigating Federal and State Youth Labor Laws

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With the summer job season in full swing, young people under the age of 18 are seeking employment opportunities while school is not in session. What employers may not be aware of is that 2023 has already seen increased focus...more

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New York Lawmakers Modify Pay Disclosure Law’s Applicability to Remote Jobs

With the September 17, 2023 effective date for New York’s new pay range disclosure requirements approaching, state lawmakers recently amended the law to clarify the scope of remote jobs to which the law applies and to relieve...more

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New York Salary Transparency Law Amended and Delayed Until November 2022

On April 28, 2022, the New York City Council amended the New York City Salary Range Transparency Act. As a result of the amendment, the effective date will be moved from May 15, 2022 to November 1, 2022. The amendment is...more

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Part-Time, Temp Hiring Boom Opens Door to Compliance Pitfalls

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Employers are facing a glut of open positions and the trend is expected to continue. Foley & Lardner attorneys say the use of non-traditional employment relationships like part-time and temporary options has risen...more

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Resource: Checklists And Compliance Tips For New York City Hospitality Employers

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New York City hospitality employers face a myriad of requirements under federal, state, and local laws. This employment law "checklist" provides a guide for such businesses in order to ensure that they are onboarding new...more

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Checklist of Employer Considerations for Remote Work Policies

The COVID-19 pandemic and the proliferation of employees working remotely has prompted employers of every size to contend with new questions about laws applicable to their workers in distant locations. Depending on whether...more

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California Compliance Deadline For Harassment Prevention Training Still Set For January 1, 2021

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In 2018, California law extended anti-harassment training requirements to employers with 5 employees or more and mandated that non-supervisors also receive such training, in addition to supervisors. The original deadline for...more

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[Virtual Event] Complex Employment Litigation & Risk Management - August 20th, 10:00 am - 6:45 pm EDT

As industry grapples with unprecedented risk and uncertainty, in-house counsel and private practitioners are set to attend ACI’s Virtual Conference on Complex Employment Litigation & Risk Management on August 20th. There...more

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DE Talk: Ask the OFCCP Experts: What’s to Come in 2020

For government contractors, the regulatory landscape is always changing, and navigating these changes takes a careful understanding of the current requirements and a forward-looking view of what’s ahead. To understand what’s...more

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Are Unpaid Interns Worth the Cost (and the Risk)?

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It is estimated about half of the United States’ 1.5 million internships a year are unpaid, a number that may go up due to changes in the Department of Labor’s (DOL) rules governing unpaid internships. ...more

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[Webinar] Key Employment Law Issues for Start-ups and Other Small Businesses, Including Relevant California Laws - April 19th,...

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While large companies typically have human resources departments or in-house counsel to advise on the myriad of complex employment laws, start-ups and small businesses are often operating in the dark regarding these key...more

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San Jose Ordinance: Offer Hours to Existing Employees before Hiring New Workers

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On November 8, over 63% of San Jose voters approved a first-of-its-kind ordinance that requires San Jose employers to offer additional hours of work to qualified existing employees before hiring new employees, subcontractors,...more

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Colorado Division of Labor Issues New Guidance on "Use-It-Or-Lose-It" Vacation Policies, But Questions Remain

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The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Division of Labor has promulgated new guidance on "use-it-or-lose-it" vacation policies. While the Colorado Division of Labor has taken no enforcement position on...more

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California Passes Law Aimed to Bridge the Gender Wage Inequality Gap

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On October 6, 2015, California's Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 358, legislation intended to increase wage transparency and which will make it more difficult for an employer to defend against...more

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FCRA Class Action Suits on the Rise

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It is a common practice for employers to check criminal backgrounds or credit ratings of potential, and sometimes current, employees. Background checks that provide this type of information are helpful to employers when...more

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Health Update - September 2015

Latest Healthcare False Claims Act Roundup and Top 3 Best Practices to Reduce Exposure - As the legal landscape in healthcare becomes increasingly complex, healthcare companies that receive federal program funds face...more

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The OFCCP’s War Path: Federal Contractors Take Note

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Subject to very limited exceptions, employees of federal contractors must be permitted to discuss their compensation without retaliation or fear of intimidation. Federal contractors will be required to provide paid sick...more

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Double-Bagged: Governor Signs Second Piece of Grocery Worker Retention Law

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Monday, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 897, a “clean up” bill he requested to address an omission in AB 359, which Governor Brown had signed into law on August 17, 2015. This legislation, effective January 1, 2016,...more

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All Over But the Penning: the California Legislature Completes its Work for 2015

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The California Legislature adjourned its 2015 regular session early last Saturday morning.  It is now up to Governor Brown to sign or veto the last of the Legislature’s 2015 work product.  He has until Sunday, October 11, to...more

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Blacklisting for Past Labor Violations -- Executive Order 13673

Officially known as “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces,” Executive Order 13673 now consists of proposed guidance from the Department of Labor (DOL) and proposed regulations from the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR). It...more

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