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Massachusetts Announces 2025 Updates to Paid Family and Medical Leave and Other Benefit Programs: 4 Steps for Employers

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The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development has announced important updates to state employment benefits for 2025. The State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) has increased modestly to $1,829.13 from...more

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California Bill Would Give Farmworkers Extra Heat Relief: What Agricultural Employers Need to Know About the Crackdown on Heat...

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With California once again expecting extreme heat conditions this summer, state officials are ramping up efforts to protect agricultural workers by punishing employers who don’t comply with heat standards. The state is...more

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The Chartwell Chronicles: New Jersey Caselaw Updates

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In Episode 28 of The Chartwell Chronicles, hosts Colin Davis and Brittany Atkinson discuss recent a number of New Jersey workers' compensation caselaw updates. Please make sure to like and subscribe to The Chartwell...more

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California Considers Workers’ Compensation Heat Illness Presumption for Agricultural Workers

In February 2024, California State Senator Dave Cortese introduced Senate Bill (SB) 1299. The bill would add section 3212.81 to the California Labor Code to establish a workers’ compensation presumption related to heat...more

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[Event] Marijuana in the Workplace - March 20th, West Chester Township, OH

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How have the rules changed since Ohio legalized recreational marijuana? Can you still drug test? Can you test for reasonable suspicion? What if someone gets hurt at work? What if they test positive but say it’s because they...more

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Workers’ Compensation: Frequently Asked Questions from Non-Insured Employers

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Workers’ compensation insurance coverage is required for all employers in North Carolina with limited exceptions.  If the State of North Carolina discovers that an employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance...more

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Some, But Not All, California COVID-19 Laws Will Sunset at the End of 2023

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California’s COVID-19 notice requirements under California Labor Code § 6409.6, requiring employer notice to employees of COVID-19 exposures in the workplace, will expire at the end of 2023....more

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LFLM LAW with L.A.W - EPISODE 20 - Legal beginnings - A New Attorney’s Journey

In this insightful episode, join us as Jocelyn Hutch, Attorney, San Francisco, unveils the intricacies of her journey into the dynamic realm of workers' compensation defense. She delves into the nitty-gritty of what it truly...more

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New York's Employee Empowerment: Governor Hochul's Latest Bills

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To celebrate Labor Day, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a series of bills on September 7 to strengthen protections for workers in New York. Below, we discuss these new developments....more

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Heat-Related Illnesses under New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law

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With summer in full swing accompanied by record-high temperatures, employers should consider developing and implementing measures to mitigate  the risk of employees developing heat-related illnesses while working outside....more

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[Webinar] The Interplay Among the ADA, FMLA, New Jersey FMLA and Workers’ Compensation - August 9th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Join Weber Gallagher partners Tracy Walsh and Jennifer Laver for a webinar discussing the interplay among workers' compensation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and New Jersey...more

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Employers Not Required to Prevent Spread of COVID to Employees’ Household, CA Court Holds

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The California Supreme Court released an opinion in Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks Inc., finding that the exclusive remedy provisions of the California Workers’ Compensation Act (“WCA”) do not bar a non-employee’s recovery for...more

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Delaware Workers’ Compensation Statute Bars Civil Claim

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Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle - Plaintiff Jeffery Saunders filed an action against numerous defendants, alleging that he was exposed to asbestos-containing products and sustained resulting injuries...more

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Now That They Are Finished: Developments From the 2023 Session of the Connecticut General Assembly Affecting Employers

The 2023 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly, which concluded on June 7, 2023, was not as groundbreaking as other recent legislative sessions, Many far-reaching bills that emerged from committee were not...more

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Connecticut Expands Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries for All Employees

On June 5, 2023, Substitute Bill No. 913 was enacted as Public Act (PA) No. 23-35, “An Act Expanding Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries for All Employees.”...more

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Local and State Employment Law Update: Minimum Wage Rates and More

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Several recent changes impacting employers in jurisdictions across the nation are summarized below. Many states and municipalities have increased their hourly minimum wage rates, some to as high as $18.07 per hour. Read the...more

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Latest Developments from the Connecticut General Assembly: The Labor and Public Employees Committee Has Spoken (Part Four-Yes,...

We have written about the General Assembly’s Labor and Public Employees Committee’s final flurry of activity approving and advancing bills out of committee.  In addition to the bills that we have already summarized, here is a...more

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Work-From-Anywhere Culture: Do Your Employees in Other States (or Countries) Have Workers’ Compensation Coverage?

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Ask any business owner, Human Resources manager, or hiring placement specialist and they will tell you about the challenges of hiring and retaining employees since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. We have all heard...more

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New Laws for New York Employers in a New Year: What You Need to Know as 2023 Unfolds

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After a few years of rapid and expansive change to New York’s workplace laws, involving adjustments to workplace safety, employee pay, benefits, and privacy, there was a noticeable slowdown for the state legislature this past...more

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[Event] Employment Law Hot Topics - November 8th, Columbus, OH

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Bricker & Eckler’s annual “Hot Topics” seminar provides human resources professionals and in-house attorneys with insight into ongoing and emerging labor and employment issues. This year, we are pleased to partner with Scotts...more

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Not My Employee – How Professional Employment Organizations Can Protect Against Unnecessary Liability

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During a recent court session, I witnessed a judge enter an order compelling a Professional Employment Organization (PEO) to pay benefits without prejudice for an employee who was in no way associated with the PEO, according...more

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[Webinar] New Jersey Workers’ Compensation: Independent Contractor Status in New Jersey Workers' Compensation: Where are We...

In New Jersey, multiple tests have been applied in workers' compensation cases to determine whether a claimant is eligible for compensation as an employee or ineligible as an independent contractor including: - The...more

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[Webinar] Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation: Year in Review & Emerging Trends in Workers' Compensation - November 15th, 1:00 pm -...

The Pennsylvania edition of this program offers a year in review of the biggest cases and legislation from 2022. Additionally, attorneys Chris Davis and Michael Hyland will look to the future for 2023 to discuss trends,...more

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[Hybrid Event] What Employers Need to Prepare for in 2023 - October 12th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

There is a lot that employers need to prepare and plan for in 2023. Join us at our Fall 2022 Labor & Employment Law Update which will discuss major issues and developments that your company needs to address now...more

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California Expands Employee Protections: A Dozen New Employment Laws Impacting Employers

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California’s Legislature recently ended another busy session, sending a slew of new employee-friendly bills to Governor Gavin Newsom, who was not stingy with his pen....more

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