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Illinois Passes State Law Offering Protection to Employees from Unfair Enforcement of Employment Verification Practices

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On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 0508 (“SB0508”) into law. This new law provides additional employment protections for individuals flagged by an employment eligibility verification system,...more

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Untangling the Oregon Leave Quagmire – Answers to Common Compliance Questions in Light of Recent Legislative Changes

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If you have employees working in Oregon, chances are you have heard about Oregon’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program also known as Paid Leave Oregon (“PLO”). In addition to PLO, eligible Oregon employees may be...more

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July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report

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Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report!  As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law...more

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More Changes to Minnesota’s Employment Laws are Imminent

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In recent years, Minnesota has enacted sweeping legislation impacting Minnesota employers at a break-neck pace.  As the most recent legislative session came to a close, another set of new and supplemental laws was passed and...more

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New Jersey’s Division on Civil Rights Releases FAQs on New Jersey Family Leave Act (FLA)

On February 20, 2024, New Jersey’s Division on Civil Rights published its long-awaited “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs) regarding New Jersey’s Family Leave Act (FLA). They can be found here. New Jersey’s FLA provides...more

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New York Expands Employer Obligations to Provide Employees with Notice of Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law, effective on November 11, 2023, amending Section 590 of the New York Labor Law. Under the law, employers are obligated to provide notice to employees of their right to file for...more

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[Webinar] 2022 Employers' Election Guide: Voting Leave, Political Speech in the Workplace, NLRA's Protections and More - November...

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As Election Day, November 8, 2022, approaches, U.S. businesses must keep in mind voting leave laws in their respective states. Voting leave laws allow for accommodations of employees to vote in elections without fear of a...more

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New York Department of Labor Adopts Rules Regarding Sick Leave

Over a year after the effective date of the New York State Sick Leave Law (SLL), the New York Department of Labor (NYDOL) has formally adopted rules, first proposed in December 2020, governing the law....more

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New York Department of Labor Releases Paid Sick Leave Guidance

New York State's Department of Labor (NY DOL) has issued Paid Sick Leave Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) providing guidance on numerous leave-related topics including accruals, permitted uses, eligibility, and leave...more

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How New Jersey Employers Can Balance School Re-Openings And State Leave Laws: FAQs For Employers

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As New Jersey schools announce their re-opening plans, employers in the state are trying to understand their obligations under different federal and state leave laws. As we have seen, some schools plan to remain open several...more

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Virginia Becomes First State to Adopt Mandatory COVID-19 Workplace Safety Requirements

Quick Hit - Virginia became the first state to issue mandatory COVID-19 workplace safety rules when the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board (“VSHCB”) approved an emergency temporary standard on July 15, 2020 by a 9-2...more

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