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Illinois Employment Law Update

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Illinois recently passed a number of laws that will significantly impact Illinois employers and require employer policies and employee handbooks to be updated and revised. Effective August 2, 2024- On August 2, 2024,...more

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Doing Business in New York Part 1: Being A New York Employer - Key Differences in Law That Incoming Businesses Need to Know

For existing businesses expanding operations into New York State for the first time, there are a myriad of legal idiosyncrasies to navigate. Businesses must proactively identify areas where a different approach is required to...more

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8th Circuit Decision Roundup – June 2024

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The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued several significant decisions that employers doing business in Minnesota should be aware of. Here are a few highlights of recent Eight Circuit Decisions that have addressed...more

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Complying With Pay Transparency Obligations: What New York City’s Recent Enforcement Activity Signals for Employers in 2024

It has been more than a year since New York City’s pay transparency law, codified at Section 8-107(32) of the Administrative Code of the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), went into effect, and we are now starting to...more

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US Department of Labor Releases New Guidance for Child Labor Law Penalty Assessment

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On November 28, 2023, the United States Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin (“FAB”) explaining changes to its process to assess civil money penalties for child labor...more

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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

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What NY State Employers Need to Know about 2024 Employment Law

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It can be a challenge to stay on top of the ever-changing employment laws in New York State. Let us help. Attorneys in Goldberg Segalla’s Employment and Labor practice group synopsized 12 recent changes that impact the...more

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Illinois Amends Gender Violence Act, Extends Application to Employers in Certain Circumstances

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An amendment to the Illinois Gender Violence Act (740 ILCS 82 et seq.), codified as Public Act No. 103-0282, was signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker on July 28, 2023, and goes into effect January 1, 2024. The amendment clarifies...more

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Chicago Increases Sexual Harassment Protections for Employees

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Chicago updated its sexual harassment laws with the passage of Ordinance 2022-665, increasing protections for employees working in the city. Previous guidance stated that the update only applied to employers that aligned with...more

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New York City Council Passes Legislation Prohibiting Height and Weight Discrimination

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York City Council has passed a bill that prohibits employers from considering a person’s actual or perceived height or weight when making employment decisions....more

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[Webinar] Illinois, Wisconsin, and Federal Employment Law Update - May 31st, 12:00 pm CT

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Join Amundsen Davis attorneys Peter E. Hansen and Laurie E. Meyer to discuss recent changes to, and a comparison of, Illinois and Wisconsin employment laws, along with recent developments in Federal employment laws....more

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New Illinois Employment Laws for 2023

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As the new year rolls in, Illinois employers should take note of new laws that went into effect on January 1, 2023. First, Illinois has expanded and renamed the former Child Bereavement Leave Act, which is now called the...more

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New York City Pay Transparency Law To Affect Employers Hiring In NYC And Labor Certifications For Foreign National Employees

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As of November 1, 2022, most employers in New York City must comply with the City’s new pay transparency legislation. The legislation amends the N.Y. City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”), requiring covered employers to include...more

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Is Pay Transparency the New Normal? Here’s What Employers Should Know

Earlier this month, New York City became the latest jurisdiction to impose pay transparency requirements on employers. Effective November 1, 2022, New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, an amendment to the New York City Human...more

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Pay Transparency Law Goes “Live From New York” City

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Last week, on November 1, 2022, New York City’s pay transparency law became effective. The law amends the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to make it unlawful for a New York City employer to advertise a job,...more

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New York City’s Wage Transparency Law Goes Into Effect on November 1, 2022

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On November 1, 2022, New York City’s Wage Transparency Law takes effect, intended to promote pay equity. The new law amends the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), Title 8 of the Administrative Code of the City of New...more

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New York City’s Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect in One Month – Are You Ready?

New York City’s pay transparency law, which will require most New York City employers to disclose salary ranges in their job postings, takes effect November 1, 2022. As we previously reported, the new law amends the New York...more

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NYC Council Amends Salary Range Transparency Law; Delays Implementation Date

The New York City Council has amended the New York City Salary Range Transparency Act (the “Act”). The Mayor has 30 days to sign the amended law. As discussed in our initial post, the Act amended the New York City Human...more

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New York City Employers will soon need to Disclose Salary Ranges on Job Postings

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On December 15, 2021, the New York City Council passed a bill (Int. 1208-B) that requires New York City employers with four or more employees (including independent contractors) to disclose minimum and maximum salary...more

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New Virginia Laws Focused on Pandemic-Essential Industries

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Governor Northam recently signed into law a half dozen new employment laws affecting employers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Among these new laws are two that, beginning on July 1, 2021, will provide new protections for...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Coronavirus in the Workplace

Throughout the COVID-19 global health and economic crisis Bond has marshaled its resources in support of employers by assessing the shifting business landscape, identifying potential legal hazards and charting sound...more

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Employment Best Practices for Hotel Operators During the Pandemic

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As travel increases despite ongoing pandemic concerns, hotel operators must address how to welcome back the increased workforce needed to care for more guests. While some hotels remained open during quarantine with...more

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Illinois Employers Must Report Final Adverse Judgments, Administrative Rulings By October 31, 2020

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The first annual report to the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) of employers’ information about adverse judgments or administrative rulings against them in the prior year is due October 31, 2020. Section 2-108 of...more

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Romanian seasonal workers face forced labor conditions in German slaughterhouses

Report on Supply Chain Compliance 3, no. 14 (July 23, 2020)  - A report by Deutsche Welle asserts that seasonal workers in Germany are being exploited by major German companies and subcontractors that pay them low wages,...more

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Major changes coming to Virginia employment laws on July 1, 2020; prepare now with this employer checklist

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Virginia has substantially rewritten its employment laws to provide a number of new protections and rights to employees in the areas of employment discrimination, whistleblower protection, non-compete agreements, independent...more

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