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Texas Federal Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Noncompete Ban

August 21, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield, Tom H. Luetkemeyer

On August 20, 2024, Judge Ada Brown of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas set aside and barred the nationwide implementation and enforcement of the FTC’s Final Noncompete Rule. More ›

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What Does New York City's Expanded Anti-Discrimination Protection Mean for Employers?

July 9, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

On May 11, 2024, a new law went into effect, amending New York City Administrative Code §§ 8-109 and 8-502. The law prohibits provisions in agreements that shorten the timeframe an employee has to file a claim for unlawful discriminatory practices, harassment, or violence under the New York City Human Rights Law ("NYCHRL"). More ›

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The Department of Labor Announces New Final Rule Clarifying Employee Representative Rights During Workplace Inspections

April 26, 2024 by Amanda Tzivas

On March 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule (Final Rule) amending regulations for workplace investigations. It clarifies that employees may authorize both employees and a non-exhaustive list of third-party non-employees to act as their representative and accompany OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHO) during physical workplace inspections. More ›

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EEOC Announces Final Rule Implementing Regulations to Enforce and Clarify the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

April 18, 2024 by Amanda Tzivas

On April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a Final Rule to implement regulations aimed at enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). More ›

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New York Expands Anti-Discrimination Laws for Nonresident Job Seekers

April 4, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

On March 14, 2024, the New York Court of Appeals held that nonresident prospective employees who seek employment opportunities in New York State or New York City and are denied due to discriminatory conduct are eligible to assert claims under the New York State Human Rights Law ("NYSHRL") and New York City Human Rights Law ("NYCHRL"). More ›

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Federal Court Blocks Illinois Equal Pay Amendment: What Employers and Staffing Agencies Need to Know

March 27, 2024 by Fernando H. Silva

A federal court in Chicago recently granted a preliminary injunction enjoining the Illinois Department of Labor from enforcing one of several amendments made in August 2023 to the Illinois Day Labor and Temporary Labor Services Act (the "Act"). More ›

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New York City Enacts a Workers' Bill of Rights Notice and Posting Requirement

January 29, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

Starting July 1, 2024, New York City employers will be required to distribute a Workers' Bill of Rights to all their current employees and new hires on or before their first day of work. More ›

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 9 "Expansion of Bases for Restraining Orders in the Workplace"

December 19, 2023 by Mellissa A. Schafer

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On the ninth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me nine ladies dancing and SB 428. More ›

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 6 "Employers Beware - Rebuttal Presumption Potentially Available for Retaliation Claims"

December 14, 2023 by Mellissa A. Schafer

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On the sixth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me six geese-a-laying and SB 497. More ›

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 4 "California and Non-Competes - It's a No-Go"

December 11, 2023 by Mellissa A. Schafer

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On the fourth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me four calling birds, SB 699, and AB 1076. More ›

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Texas Federal Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Noncompete Ban

What Does New York City's Expanded Anti-Discrimination Protection Mean for Employers?

The Department of Labor Announces New Final Rule Clarifying Employee Representative Rights During Workplace Inspections

EEOC Announces Final Rule Implementing Regulations to Enforce and Clarify the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

New York Expands Anti-Discrimination Laws for Nonresident Job Seekers

Federal Court Blocks Illinois Equal Pay Amendment: What Employers and Staffing Agencies Need to Know

New York City Enacts a Workers' Bill of Rights Notice and Posting Requirement

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 9 "Expansion of Bases for Restraining Orders in the Workplace"

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 6 "Employers Beware - Rebuttal Presumption Potentially Available for Retaliation Claims"

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 4 "California and Non-Competes - It's a No-Go"

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