News & Analysis as of

Recordkeeping Requirements Anti-Harassment Policies

Laner Muchin, Ltd.

Reminder: Chicago Employers Must Comply with City’s Harassment Training Requirements by June 30th Deadline

Laner Muchin, Ltd. on

As previously reported by the Fast Laner, employers with one or more employees in the City of Chicago that are subject to Chicago licensing requirements or that maintain a business facility within City limits, must meet the...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

[Webinar] Tips and Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Workplace Violence Incidents - April 24th, 1:00 pm EST

Conn Maciel Carey LLP on

Workplace violence has been a focus for both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) for several years, as it continues to be one of the leading...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

POWR Play: Big Changes Ahead for Colorado Antidiscrimination Law

In June 2023, Governor Jared Polis signed into law the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (“POWR”) Act, dramatically altering Colorado’s antidiscrimination law, and presenting a host of new challenges for employers....more

BCLP

Colorado Employers Face POWR-Ful Changes to Employment Law

BCLP on

On August 7, 2023, Colorado’s Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR) Act takes effect, significantly shifting the power balance toward employees....more

BakerHostetler

Under the POWR Act, Colorado Workplace Harassment Law Departs from Federal Standards

BakerHostetler on

In the next two months, significant changes are coming to Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Act, otherwise known as CADA. The Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR) Act creates a new, lower standard for workplace...more

Fisher Phillips

The 9 Things Colorado Employers Should Do After Lawmakers Pass Batch of New Workplace Laws

Fisher Phillips on

The Colorado legislature has been busy this season passing new employment laws, adding to your compliance obligations in a big way. We reviewed the key workplace laws that Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into effect and...more

Holland & Hart LLP

Shifting Landscape: New Laws Significantly Impact Colorado Employers

Holland & Hart LLP on

During this legislative session, Colorado enacted more protections for employees in the workplace, including redefining what constitutes unlawful harassment, restricting confidentiality agreements, expanding the ability to...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Colorado's New Employment Laws: What to Know (2023)

Husch Blackwell LLP on

The 2023 Colorado legislative session closed on May 8, 2023, and in what is now an annual tradition, the General Assembly devoted considerable time during its 120-day session to debating employment-related bills, some quite...more

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

You've Got the POWR: Governor's Pen Brings Changes to Harassment, Other Employment Laws in Colorado

Gov. Jared Polis has signed into law several employment-related bills passed this legislative session that bring significant changes to employment law in Colorado. The most impactful of these new laws is Senate Bill 172, the...more

Fisher Phillips

Chicago Employers Should Prepare for Expanded Workplace Anti-Harassment Requirements

Fisher Phillips on

Employers should review their harassment prevention and training policies in light of recent amendments to the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance that create new obligations for employers in the city starting on July 1. What do...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

More Training, More Notice, More Time – Oh, My! Chicago Adds New Anti-Harassment Obligations for Employers

Foley & Lardner LLP on

Following a burgeoning trend across the country, Chicago amended its sexual harassment ordinance with some significant changes on April 27, 2022, and employers should take note. Along with a new and expanded definition of...more

McManis Faulkner

California Legislature Passes Assortment of Bills to Curb Sexual Harassment

McManis Faulkner on

The #MeToo movement sent shockwaves through the hearts and minds of employers and employees alike last fall, and the California Legislature – known for introducing progressive legislation – jumped at the chance to address...more

Littler

California Countdown 2018: Which Labor and Employment Bills Will the Governor Sign?

Littler on

September 1, 2018 marked the last day for the California legislature to pass bills and forward them to Governor Jerry Brown (D) for his consideration. Governor Brown has until September 30 to sign, veto, or otherwise decline...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Top Five Proactive Ways for Start-Ups to Avoid HR Nightmares

Unless you’ve been under a rock, the fact that many start-ups have recently found themselves on the wrong side of the litigation or threatened litigation “v.” should not surprise you. In fact, it is often the very things that...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

New California Regulations Regarding Discrimination, Harassment and Pregnancy Disability Leave

New California anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and pregnancy disability leave regulations went into effect on April 1, 2016.  The substantive law regarding these issues has not changed.  However, the new amendments...more

WilmerHale

Amended California FEHA Regulations Take Effect on April 1 and Impose New Requirements on Employers

WilmerHale on

On April 1, 2016, amendments to California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations, dealing with the prevention of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, go into effect. The amendments place an affirmative...more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

The New California Regulations Part III Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Training

The California Office of Administrative Law recently approved regulations drafted by the California Fair Employment and Housing Council. These new regulations, covering the entire gamut of employment law topics within the...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

SPECIAL FOCUS: FEHA Amendments Take Effect April 1

Why it matters - The April 1 deadline is looming for California employers, who are facing amendments to the state's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), including the creation of an affirmative duty to "prevent and...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

No Joke: Amendments To FEHA Discrimination Regulations Effective April 1!

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on

On April 1, 2016, California’s amended anti-discrimination regulations will go into effect. The amendments, propounded by the California Fair Employment & Housing Council, conform to existing law that protects employees from...more

19 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide