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If Pain, Yes Gain – Part 131: Missouri Legislature Passes Bill Repealing State Paid Sick Time Law

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Following a successful ballot initiative in November 2024 known as Proposition A, the Missouri Earned Paid Sick Time Law went into effect as scheduled on May 1, 2025. However, the law has come under fire on multiple fronts in...more

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The Legal Landscape of Independent Contractor Misclassification May Be About to Change: March 2025 IC Legal News Update

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The most significant development last month in the law of independent contractors was not one of the four cases we summarize below but rather a bill passed by the New York Senate. ...more

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Not Fooling Around: Critical New York State Legislative Updates for Employers as April Begins

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During the first quarter of 2025, the New York State legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul have been actively advancing several initiatives that – if passed and signed – will require New York employers to adapt their policies...more

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Navigating Political Change: Elections, Employment Law and the Future of Work

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After a year of record global elections in 2024, and a significant week for the United States, how has the political landscape shifted and what does this mean for employers and employment law in the future?...more

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NLRB Overhaul: Setting Stage for Employers, Trump Removes Board Member Wilcox, Fires GC Abruzzo

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Although National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo’s termination by President Donald Trump was widely expected, his removal of Board Member Gwynne Wilcox is unprecedented. Wilcox’s removal also leaves...more

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UPDATE: FAR Council Proposals Withdrawn

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In January 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) proposed a rule that would One year later on January 8, 2025, the FAR Council has withdrawn their proposed rule....more

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Employment Law Now VIII-157 - Top 5 L&E Issues to Watch in 2025

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It's another new year, and like prior years, today's episode identifies the 5 biggest labor and employment questions and issues that employers should be watching in 2025....more

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Counting Down to the New Year: Ten “Need-to-Know” Labor and Employment Developments of 2024

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2024 was yet another active year in the labor and employment landscape. While 2025 and the new administration could bring any number of changes to workplace laws and enforcement, the timing and extent of such changes is...more

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Legal Challenge Threatens New Missouri Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Law

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with other Missouri business groups, recently filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Missouri attempting to stop Proposition A from taking effect. The lawsuit asserts five...more

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SuperVision - Labor & Employment Law Insights, Issue 4, December 2024

Happy Holidays and welcome to our year-end issue of SuperVision. In this edition, we are pleased to bring you the “Top Five” biggest labor and employment issues that will impact employers for the coming year along with...more

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New Jersey Passes New Pay Transparency Law

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On November 18, 2024, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law A4151/S2310, which will require employers to provide pay transparency for employment opportunities advertised internally or externally to the general public. The new...more

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What’s in the UK Employment Rights Bill?

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The UK government recently published its long-awaited Employment Rights Bill along with a ‘Next Steps’ paper outlining plans for future reforms....more

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Predicting U.S. Labor & Employment Changes From New Administration

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As with previous shifts between administrations, the upcoming transfer of power from the Biden administration to the return of the Trump administration promises to bring with it a myriad of changes, with labor and employment...more

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Federal Judge Strikes Down New Overtime Rule Nationwide

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On November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) final rule that was set to raise the minimum salary threshold for “white collar” employees to...more

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FLSA Salary Exemption Hike Set Aside Nationally: What to Do Now?

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Earlier today, November 15, 2024, United States District Court Judge Sean D. Jordan of the Eastern District of Texas, granted summary judgment against the Department of Labor determining that the United States Department of...more

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Bereavement Leave Bill Introduced in the Netherlands

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A bill introducing a right to bereavement leave was submitted this summer in the Netherlands. The following is a brief outline of this proposal....more

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If Pain, Yes Gain – Part 127: As Election Looms, Ballot Initiatives Could Bring Paid Sick Leave to Alaska, Missouri, and Nebraska

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Paid sick leave initiatives are on the ballot and up for vote in three states that don’t necessarily jump off the page as home grounds for a potential paid sick leave mandate. These states include Alaska (“Ballot Measure No....more

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California Prop. 32: A Closer Look at Minimum Wage Increases

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Should Proposition 32 be voted into law this year, California faces yet another minimum wage hike. ...more

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Lassie Looking Peaked? NYC "Pawrents" May Soon be Entitled to Paid Leave for Pet Care

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In recognition of the important role that pets play in people’s lives, on October 23, 2024, the New York City Council introduced a bill (Int. 1089-2024) that would amend the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to...more

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NJ State Assembly Passes Pay Transparency Legislation

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New Jersey is positioned to join the growing number of jurisdictions that have adopted pay transparency requirements. The New Jersey State Assembly recently passed Senate Bill 2310, which, if enacted, will require employers...more

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No Tax on Tips: Pragmatic Tax Proposal or Populist Tax Policy Nightmare?

Recently, both major-party presidential candidates have come out in favor of a “no tax on tips” proposals, though neither candidate has indicated how to implement one. There have been proposals from other legislators, though...more

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New Jersey's Proposed Pay Transparency Law: Preparing for Potential New Compliance Obligations

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Real World Impact: The New Jersey legislature has passed a bill that, if signed, would require covered employers to disclose the compensation range and general description of benefits and other compensation programs for any...more

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Legislative Update: Legislature Hikes the Ball For Signing Kickoff

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Legislature concluded its 2023-24 session in the wee hours of its August 31, 2024, deadline to pass bills. Now it’s up to Governor Newsom to call the plays as to what employment bills he will sign into...more

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Harris v. Trump: The Definitive Workplace Law Preview for Employers

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Either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will be our nation’s next president – and the impact on workplace law will be significant regardless of who prevails. During their campaign trails, each candidate has provided some clues...more

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California’s Prop 32 Would Increase California’s Minimum Wage to $18 Per Hour by 2026

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In November 2024, California voters will decide whether to raise the minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026 for all employers. Under existing law, California’s minimum wage is $16 per hour for all employers. The ballot...more

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