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Final Section 1557 Rules: Highlights for Health Plan Sponsors

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued final regulations on the nondiscrimination rules set forth in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. The new rules apply to certain group health plans, as...more

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New Jersey Proposal for New Rules Pertaining to Disparate Impact Discrimination

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Q. Is there a new standard in New Jersey for disparate impact discrimination?...more

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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status Under the FLSA

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On January 9, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that provides revised guidance on whether a worker is properly classified as an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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Department of Labor Proposes Increasing Minimum Overtime Exemption Salary to $55,068

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On August 30, the Department of Labor proposed a new rule that would make 3.6 million more U.S. workers eligible to receive overtime pay. The proposed rule would require employers to pay overtime to salaried employees whose...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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Employment Flash - April 2023

In our latest edition of Employment Flash, we examine developments over the past three months, including the NLRB’s ruling regarding employees’ labor law rights in severance agreements, a Supreme Court decision that upheld...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Employment Flash: Special Edition

The new year has brought a slew of changes in state laws, including those governing employee leave, privacy, as well as workplace discrimination and harassment. The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act added...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: FTC Director’s Comments Continue the Concern and Confusion about Proposed Non-Compete Ban

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On January 11, 2023, Elizabeth Wilkins, the Federal Trade Commission’s Director of the Office of Planning and lead staffer for the FTC’s newly proposed ban on non-competes, provided comments and answered questions about the...more

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FTC Proposes A Blanket Ban On Non-Compete Agreements

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a proposed rule seeking to ban non-compete agreements with very limited exceptions. The FTC’s proposed rule is based upon the agency’s preliminary finding that...more

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Four Takeaways From The FTC’s Unprecedented Crackdown On Noncompete Agreements

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) kicked off 2023 by using Section 5 of the FTC Act to take legal action against three companies and two individuals, forcing them to drop noncompete provisions. This is the first time that...more

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FTC Issues Proposed Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements

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On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted 3-1 to propose a rule that, if adopted, will dramatically impact companies that use noncompete agreements to protect their business interests. Under the proposed...more

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FTC Proposes Rule to Strike Noncompete Agreements Nationwide

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed new rule that would effectively prohibit employers from requiring employees to agree to noncompete clauses. The public is invited to submit comments...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Employment Flash - October 2020

This edition of Employment Flash summarizes key employment law issues, including the Department of Labor's proposal for determining independent contractor status, revised DOL regulations that clarify who qualifies for...more

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U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Rule Regarding Joint Employer Status Under FLSA

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On April 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. (FLSA). This proposed rulemaking seeks to revise the DOL’s regulation, 29...more

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II-36- Holiday Party Tips, the 2018/2019 Federal Regulatory Agenda, and Noteworthy Cases On Suing and Being Sued

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This episode offers a Top 10 list of thoughts to minimize problems at your company's upcoming holiday party, discusses what's in the recently-published 2018/2019 federal regulatory agenda, and highlights two noteworthy cases...more

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Food and Beverage Law Update: September 2018

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Labor and Employment - Jimmy John's Avoids Joint-Employer Finding in Worker Overtime Litigation - In In re: Jimmy John's Overtime Litigation, 2018 WL 3231273 (N.D. Ill. June 14, 2018), a federal district court ruled that...more

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