This week, we’re covering the relaxation of state-level non-compete rules, the recent block of Executive Order 14173’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related certification requirement, and a federal appeals court’s...more
Wage and hour compliance often presents complex challenges for employers, with unclear regulations and changing enforcement priorities. Addressing these issues proactively and resolving potential disputes are vital for...more
Addressing whistleblower claims is one of the most sensitive and complex issues employers face. It becomes especially challenging when the claims involve compliance officers, risk officers, or even lawyers tasked with...more
Strategic ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) plan design and administration require more than just technical compliance—they call for foresight into how plans will hold up under legal scrutiny.
In this...more
This week, we’re examining California Governor Gavin Newsom’s new deal that was brokered to amend the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA):
Last week, Governor Newsom announced that California’s business and labor...more
This week, we’re diving into arbitration agreements and learning some best practices for employers when crafting these agreements:
Employers often include arbitration agreements in their onboarding and other employee...more
This week, we present a California labor and employment update featuring the upcoming deadline for non-compete notice rules, workplace violence regulations by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health...more
This week, we’re recapping the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) Strategic Enforcement Plan, California’s expanded sick leave requirement law, and the ongoing worker strikes across the country.
EEOC Releases...more
This week, we look at two significant court decisions for employers and bring you a practical update on new bereavement leave rules in Illinois.
SCOTUS: FAA Preempts California’s PAGA Loophole
Last week, the U.S. Supreme...more
6/22/2022
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Arbitration Agreements ,
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Class Action ,
Class Action Arbitration Waivers ,
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Employment Litigation ,
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Hiring & Firing ,
Layoffs ,
Natural Disasters ,
Notification Requirements ,
Preemption ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
SCOTUS ,
State Labor Laws ,
Viking River Cruises Inc v Moriana
This week, we look at compliance and enforcement developments at the federal level and in the specific jurisdictions of New York City and California.
EEOC Reports Surge of COVID-19-Related Charges
On the heels of the Equal...more
4/6/2022
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Arbitration Agreements ,
Caregivers ,
Class Action Arbitration Waivers ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Job Promotions ,
Minimum Salary ,
Oral Argument ,
Pay Transparency ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour
This week, we focus on new developments increasing whistleblower protections across the country and prohibiting mandatory arbitration of sexual assault and harassment claims.
Increased Whistleblowing Regulations in New...more
This week, we’re recapping major items shifting at the state, local, and federal levels, including whistleblower retaliation case law, pay transparency rules, and federal labor policies.
California Supreme Court Specifies...more
2/9/2022
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Burden of Proof ,
CA Supreme Court ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Injunctions ,
Job Applicants ,
McDonnell Douglas Formula ,
NLRB ,
Pay Transparency ,
Retaliation ,
State Labor Laws ,
Union Organizers ,
Unions ,
Wage & Hour Division (WHD) ,
Wage and Hour ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers
This week, we’re recapping some of the biggest changes that impacted employers in 2021. We also look ahead to what’s in store in the new year.
A Shift in Labor Policy and Enforcement
The Biden administration is ushering in...more
12/22/2021
/ Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Mobility ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Labor Regulations ,
Masks ,
NLRB ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
OSHA ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Unions ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
This week, we focus on the uptick in requests for remote work as a reasonable accommodation during COVID-19 and what employers should consider when addressing them.
Remote Work and Reasonable Accommodations (see video...more
This week, we focus on what can be learned from the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission’s (EEOC’s) fiscal year (FY) 2021 filings as employers continue to navigate COVID-19 in the months ahead.
EEOC: Back in Enforcement...more
10/13/2021
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Equal Pay ,
National Origin Discrimination ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Religious Discrimination ,
Religious Exemption ,
Retaliation ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Title VII ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour
This week, we look at significant developments for employers from across the federal government, including at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and...more
9/22/2021
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Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Employment Litigation ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Labor Regulations ,
OSHA ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Popular ,
Remote Working ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, employers continue waiting on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) COVID-19 emergency temporary standard as retaliation claims rise.
Secretary of Labor Puts...more
4/14/2021
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Health and Safety ,
Hiring & Firing ,
New Guidance ,
OSHA ,
Retaliation ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety ,
Wrongful Termination
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, we look at updated safety and mask guidance and the top workplace regulations the Biden administration has rolled back.
OSHA Updates COVID-19 Guidance
In response to President...more
2/17/2021
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Health and Safety ,
Independent Contractors ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Labor Regulations ,
Masks ,
Misclassification ,
New Guidance ,
NLRB ,
Opinion Letter ,
OSHA ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Rollbacks ,
Tip-Pooling ,
Unions ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
This week, President Biden takes office, making combatting COVID-19 his top priority. Employers are also planning ways to incentivize employee vaccination.
Biden Proposes $1.9 Trillion Spending Package
Last week, President...more
1/20/2021
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Conciliation ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Incentive Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Final Rules ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Minimum Wage ,
Relief Measures ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour
It’s #WorkforceWednesday! This week, we look at Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s employment law record and other hot employment litigation issues.
Judge Barrett’s Employment Law Record (video attached)
While some might expect U.S....more
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday, a quick-browse rundown featuring Employment Law This Week® and other resources. This week, President Trump signs executive actions for COVID-19 relief and states across the country enact...more
8/19/2020
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Executive Orders ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Presidential Memorandum ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Right to Sue Letter ,
State Labor Laws ,
Tax Deferral ,
Trump Administration ,
Unemployment Benefits
In this Trending News video from Employment Law This Week®, attorney Denise Dadika examines the unique challenges health care employers face as they ramp business back up and reopen for both patients and employees.
Visit our...more
6/29/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Litigation ,
Health and Safety ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Retaliation ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Sick Employees ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety