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Legal Updates for New York and California Employers in 2025

With 2025 having arrived and a new President known for shattering norms about to assume office, employers are eyeing the inevitable enforcement changes that the new administration will bring. But employers must remember to...more

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Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2025

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The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth (and moving towards fourth) largest economy and a market of over 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more

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Capitol Gains: California's Legislative Highlights for 2025

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California’s legislature covered a wide array of labor and employment law topics in the 2024 legislative session. The laws discussed below were signed into law by Governor Newsom and will become effective on January 1, 2025,...more

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New State Labor and Employment Laws Impacting Employers Nationwide to Take Effect on January 1, 2025

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New state laws impacting employers will be going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is a non-exhaustive summary of major state laws taking effect January 1, 2025. Employers should be mindful of and continue to follow...more

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New Year, New Rules: Turning Up the Heat on California’s 2025 Employment Law Changes

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As the new year approaches, several critical legislative changes in employment law will take effect on January 1, 2025, unless specified otherwise. California employers face a dynamic regulatory landscape in 2025, with...more

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Legal Update: Ring in the New Year with New York and New York City Employment Law Updates

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Lawmakers in the city and state of New York were busy in 2024 enacting various labor- and employment-related legislation that is already impacting the workplace....more

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New Year, New Laws - What New York Employers Need To Know for 2025

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The BakerHostetler Labor and Employment Practice Group keeps a close watch on new and upcoming employment and labor laws that can significantly impact our New York-based clients. Below we highlight some of the recently...more

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A Look at New California Labor and Employment Laws for 2025

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The California Legislature has enacted several new laws that will impact the workplace in 2025. This Holland & Knight alert provides a brief summary of select employment laws that go into effect Jan. 1, 2025, unless stated...more

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3rd Circuit Declines to Find Employment-Related Cause of Action in New Jersey’s Marijuana Laws

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit issued an opinion earlier this week that will have significant ramifications on the abilities of plaintiffs to bring employment-related disputes arising out of New Jersey’s...more

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Keeping Up With California: New Laws Impacting Employers in 2025

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During California’s 2024 legislative session, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several new employment laws impacting California employers. Unless otherwise specified, the laws summarized below take effect on January 1,...more

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California Employers, Get Ready! Wide Range of Employment-Related Laws Will Take Effect January 1, 2025

New California employment laws are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2025. These laws address a variety of issues, including the state minimum wage, discrimination protections, paid time off, and employers’ messages...more

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New Year, New Illinois Employment Laws

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New legislation in Illinois introduces several changes, effective January 1, 2025, that will affect businesses with Illinois employees....more

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[Webinar] Employment Law Update: Staying Compliant in 2025 - December 17th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

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On December 17th, Allison Callaghan, Pavneet Singh Mac, Julia Botezatu and Varand Nikolaian will discuss significant new laws and recent case developments affecting employers in California. During this complimentary 60-minute...more

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[Webinar] New CA Employment Laws 2025: Are You Prepared? - December 4th, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PT

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Join us for a lively discussion of critical year-end updates for California employers. We will address new legislation and key case rulings. Topics include: - Key bills relating to freelance workers, “captive audience”...more

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Staying Alive in 2025: The New California Labor and Employment Laws

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In 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed several bills impacting California employers, which go into effect on January 1, 2025. We discuss the most notable new laws affecting employers below. Increased Minimum Wage - As the...more

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California's New Employment Laws: Get Ready for 2025

Approved legislation covers topics from paid leave to freelance work, driver's license discrimination to intersectionality discrimination, a "captive audience" ban to social compliance audits, with other laws specifically...more

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Fall 2024 Employer Check-up: Reduce Risk When Using AI Vendors’ Hiring Tools

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Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new initiative, the “AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework,” funded by the DOL’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). This framework is a voluntary resource to...more

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Feds Say Tech Industry Still Lacks Diversity: 10 Steps Employers Can Take to Eliminate Barriers

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Tech industry employers may want to boost their anti-discrimination efforts as the federal government recently decided to shine a spotlight on low diversity in many high-tech occupations. Although tech employers have made...more

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Election 2024: Dealing With Political Expression at Work

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“Harris Walz, Obviously.” “Trump 2024 – Take America Back.” These words are on signs that pepper front lawns and store fronts across the country. Consider what compels someone to make their stance so public. It’s because...more

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6 Important Changes to the Illinois Employment Law Landscape for 2025: What Employers Should Do to Prepare

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Following a busy 2024 session for the Illinois legislature that will impose new requirements on employers, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a number of additional bills that will take effect on January 1, 2025, and have...more

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CA Legislative Update: Bills That Made the Final Cut For 2024

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With the Governor’s September 30 deadline to sign bills behind us, we review the employment bills that made the cut to become laws, as well as those that didn’t survive the season. The most notable new laws read...more

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10 Biggest Changes in United Kingdom’s Sweeping New Employment Rights Bill: What U.S. Employers Can Do To Prepare

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The United Kingdom just introduced a landmark new Employment Rights Bill, aimed at ending unfair employment practices and helping to deliver economic growth. According to the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister’s Office, this is...more

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California Employers Must Offer Expanded Protections for Crime Victims and Their Families in 2025

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Starting January 1, 2025, California employees impacted by violent crime will have additional protections. Assembly Bill 2499 (AB 2499) was signed in September and amends several California statutes to provide greater...more

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California Ushers in a New Wave of Employment Laws, Effective Next Year

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Signing off on a busy legislative year, Governor Newsom just confirmed into law over a dozen bills from the California Legislature. As a result, many California employees will begin next year with new and enhanced rights...more

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Maryland Employers: Six Must-Know Employment Law Changes

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The Maryland legislature recently passed several laws that affect pay transparency, family and medical leave, the scope of the State’s antidiscrimination laws, workplace safety, and noncompete agreements. As many of these new...more

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