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NYC Department of Consumer and Work Protection Issues New Notice to be Provided to Current Employees and New Hires

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The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) is requiring that all City employers conspicuously post its Know Your Rights at Work poster by July 1, 2024, and also provide a copy to current employees...more

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Workplace Law Update: 22 Essential Items on Your August To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

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FAQs About the Los Angeles Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance: What Businesses Need to Know (And Do)

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Freelance workers in Los Angeles now have more protections than ever before thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council. The Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, made part of the L.A. Municipal Code effective July...more

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Seattle Blazing a Trail for Cannabis Industry Employees: Here’s What Their Employers Need to Know

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Seattle is not only a hotbed for the cannabis industry but also for cannabis industry employment protections. City officials signed three ordinances into law in 2022, each pitched as a way to promote equity in the cannabis...more

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Employment Flash - July 2020

This edition of Employment Flash summarizes key employment law issues related to COVID-19 as well as two seminal U.S. Supreme Court rulings that protect gay and transgender employees from discrimination, and clarify the...more

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Employment Flash - February 2020

This edition of Employment Flash looks at recent NLRB activity, including its decision (overruling an Obama-era decision) regarding confidentiality rules for employees during ongoing workplace investigations. We also discuss...more

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NYC Council Considers Legislation to End At-Will Employment in the Fast Food Industry

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The New York City Council has proposed additional legislation that would have a major impact on businesses falling within the broad definition of “fast food establishments” and has scheduled a hearing on the bills for...more

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New York Releases FAQs on Statewide Salary History Ban

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Changes to New York state law that prohibit employer inquiries into the salary history of applicants and employees took effect on January 6, 2020.  Recently, the New York Department of Labor released a series of Frequently...more

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Employment Law Now: IV-51 - A New 2020 Vision

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In this first new episode of 2020 (Season 4), we look at the 15 hot topics your company should have on your list to think about....more

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Philadelphia Fair Workweek Law Delayed and Regulations Forthcoming

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Weeks before the Fair Workweek Law was set to become effective, the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Labor announced that the law’s effective date would be postponed until April 1, 2020. Additionally, the...more

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Philadelphia Fair Workweek Ordinance’s Effective Date Delayed Until April, 2020

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On Friday, November 29, 2019, the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Labor postponed the effective date of the Philadelphia Fair Workweek Employment Standards Ordinance from January 1, 2020 to April 1, 2020. The Ordinance imposes...more

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New York City Expands Independent Contractor Rights Amidst a Budding National Trend

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Last month, New York City joined an emerging national trend toward increased protections for independent contractors and freelance workers, adopting a new law, Int. 136-A, extending to independent contractors and freelancers...more

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Nevada Mandates Paid Leave for Workers to Use for Any Reason

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On June 13, 2019, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed SB 312 (“Law”), which imposes new paid leave requirements on certain employers. Under the Law, Nevada employers with 50 or more employees in the state will be required to...more

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Top 50 Workplace Law Stories Of 2018

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It’s hard to keep up with the news these days. It sometimes feels like you can’t step away from your phone, computer, or TV for more than an hour or so without a barrage of new information hitting the headlines—and you’re...more

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Seattle Passes Ordinance to Expand Employment Rights to Domestic Workers

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On July 27, 2018, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan signed into law the Domestic Worker Ordinance (“the DWO”). Effective July 1, 2019, the ordinance is expected to impact approximately 33,000 domestic workers in Seattle. ...more

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Web Exclusive - May 2018: The Top 14 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Los Angeles Ensures Employees Know Their Rights. Employers, Take Notice.

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If Los Angeles was a person rather than a city, you could practically hear her telling employers, “It’s ON.” The warning comes by way of a massive ad campaign to remind members of the working public they have certain...more

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San Jose Passes “Opportunity to Work” Ordinance

San Jose is the third northern California city to enact a scheduling ordinance that further regulates employers’ scheduling and hiring practices.  Following on San Francisco and Emeryville’s lead, San Jose recently passed...more

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Saint Paul Becomes the Second City in Minnesota to Mandate Paid Sick and Safe Time

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On September 7, 2016, Saint Paul became the second city in Minnesota to mandate that employers provide earned sick and safe time for their workers. Under Saint Paul’s ordinance (the “Saint Paul Ordinance”), covered employers...more

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Your Credit is No Good Here: Philadelphia Becomes Latest Jurisdiction to Make It Unlawful to Use Credit Information in Employment

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On June 7, 2016, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed into law Philadelphia Bill No. 160072, which amends Philadelphia’s “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” Chapter 9-1100, et seq. of the...more

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