New York City passed a one-of-a-kind law that will require employers to audit automated decision-making tools used to evaluate job candidates and employees. AI and algorithm-based technologies used for hiring and promotions...more
2/14/2022
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Bias ,
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Employer Liability Issues ,
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State Labor Laws ,
Technology Sector
New York City took the next step to expand its pay transparency laws. Effective May 15, 2022, job postings must include the minimum and maximum salary offered for any position located within New York City. This amendment to...more
At the same time that it is lifting statewide mask mandates (although local mandates may remain in place), California has reinstituted paid COVID leave requirements that had expired on September 30, 2021....more
2/10/2022
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Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Governor Newsom ,
Labor Code ,
Masks ,
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Paid Leave ,
State and Local Government ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Wage and Hour ,
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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed into law amendments to the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act changing employers’ obligations to notify employees about their wages. The changes can be found here and are effective now....more
On January 11, 2021, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020 (the “Act”). This Act will almost entirely ban non-compete agreements and similar workplace...more
2/17/2021
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Contract Terms ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Policies ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Labor Reform ,
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Non-Compete Agreements ,
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State and Local Government