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Utah Enacts H.B. 55, Impacting the Use of Confidentiality Clauses in Employment Settlement Agreements

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On March 13, 2024, Governor Spencer Cox signed House Bill (H.B.) 55 into law, making Utah the latest state to restrict the use of certain nondisclosure and non-disparagement agreements relating to sexual assault or sexual...more

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For Virginia Employers: Employment Law Changes Effective July 1, 2023

On July 1, 2023, laws that were passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Glenn Younkin become effective in Virginia. In the most recent legislative session, a number of new employment laws were passed...more

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The Speak Out Act: Key Points You Need to Know

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With 2023 underway, employers should be mindful of new federal legislation affecting key provisions in their employment agreements. On December 7, 2022, President Biden signed into law the “Speak Out Act,” which prohibits...more

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‘Silenced No More Act’ comes with Important Effects on Employment Agreements in Washington State

“Another game changer!” — Your takeaway from reading this summary of Washington’s Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1795, commonly known as the “Silenced No More Act,” which becomes law June 9, 2022, and has some important...more

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New Law Restricts Washington Employers From Using Nondisclosure and Nondisparagement Agreements

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Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the Silenced No More Act (Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1795) on March 24, 2022, making Washington the second state in the nation after California to prohibit employers from...more

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New Nationwide Ban against the Enforcement of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements in Sexual Misconduct Cases

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On February 10, 2022, the US Senate passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the Act), a bipartisan bill that invalidates and renders unenforceable predispute arbitration...more

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Congress Passes the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act

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On Thursday, February 9, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would prohibit companies from compelling to arbitration cases where there are allegations of sexual assault or sexual harassment, even where an employee has...more

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California Settlement Agreement Templates Will Need a Refresh for January 1, 2022

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Have you been re-using the same old settlement agreement template that was drafted many years ago? Well, if you are in California, it is time for another refresh before year end (effective January 1, 2022). The law...more

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State license boards warn doctors of consequences for sexual misbehavior

Although state licensing boards have taken more than their fair share of criticism for failing to discipline bad doctors as quickly and severely as circumstances merit, regulators appear to be trying to get ahead of a problem...more

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Halloween Party Turns Scary for State in New Court Decision: Appellate Court Says Employer May Be Held Liable for Off-Duty,...

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Can an employer be held liable for sexual misconduct at a private party that takes place after an employer-sponsored holiday party?  A recent Tennessee Court of Appeals case appears to say “yes” and thereby presents a new...more

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Massachusetts Enacts Sweeping New Campus Sexual Assault Law

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Massachusetts has recently enacted a sweeping new campus sexual assault law that adds additional requirements to complement Title IX. Massachusetts has joined the growing number of states that have passed comprehensive...more

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New Jersey Hoteliers Required To Provide Panic Devices to Employees

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Q: I operate a hotel in New Jersey and heard New Jersey law now requires me to provide panic devices to certain hotel employees. What do I need to know? ...more

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Virginia Employment Law Changes: Looking Back at 2019 and Ahead at 2020

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As sophisticated employers know, an employer must track and comply with developments not only in federal law, but also state and local law. This blog post details key changes in employment laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia...more

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District of Columbia Employment Law Changes: Looking Back at 2019 and Ahead at 2020

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As sophisticated employers know, an employer must track and comply with developments not only in federal law, but also state and local law. This blog post details key changes in employment laws in the District of Columbia in...more

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Puerto Rico Enacts Law Providing Unpaid Leave and Reasonable Accommodation for Victims of Abuse

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On August 1, 2019, just a day prior to his resignation as Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló signed into law Act No. 83 of August 1, 2019 (“Act 83” or “the Act”), a very detailed leave statute applicable to public and...more

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PA Higher Education Institutions Subject to New Law on Sexual Violence Reporting

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On July 8, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf held a ceremonial bill signing for two initiatives intended to encourage reporting of sexual harassment and sexual violence at institutions of higher education across the Commonwealth. ...more

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New Jersey to Require Hotel Employers to Provide “Panic Devices” to Employees

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 11, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a law requiring covered hotels to provide “panic devices” to employees engaged in “housekeeping or room service duties.” The law further imposes...more

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Hotel & Casino Employee Safety Act Protects Employees from Sexual Harassment & Assault

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Over the last few days, we’ve been sending you updates on the key provisions of SB75, the anti-harassment legislation awaiting approval by Governor Pritzker. Previously, we wrote about the Workplace Transparency Act. In this...more

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Washington State Buttons Up Two New Laws Addressing Worker Harassment and Assault in Hospitality and Adult Entertainment...

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Washington Governor Jay Inslee recently signed two bills addressing sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. Both bills require covered hospitality employers and adult entertainment establishments to provide panic...more

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Phone, Wallet, Keys . . . Panic Button? Hotel Employee Panic Device Bill Advanced to New Jersey Senate for Further Consideration

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 3, 2018, the New Jersey Senate Labor Committee unanimously advanced a bill that would require covered hotels to provide “panic devices” to certain employees. New Jersey joins the increasing...more

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2018 Springfield Legislative Update: Summary of New Legislation & Pending Bills

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The following is a summary of the 2018 legislative changes affecting school districts. ...more

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Public University Required To Disclose Sexual Assault Disciplinary Records

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Recently the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a controversial, but unanimous decision requiring the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ("UNC-CH") to release its students' sexual assault disciplinary records. ...more

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Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Forms New “Work-Related Sexual Violence Team”

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In further demonstration of how law enforcement is being faced with new challenges in light of the recent attention paid to work-related sexual violence, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., just announced a new...more

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Expect Changes To New York Sexual Harassment Laws In 2018

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Following national attention on the #metoo movement, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced plans as part of his State of the State address earlier this month to strengthen New York’s laws on sexual harassment in the...more

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Illinois General Assembly Takes Steps to Address Sexual Harassment in Government

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In the past several months, it often seems like the news brings daily revelations of a new individual in a position of power committing sexual harassment, or even sexual assault, against employees. Springfield is no stranger...more

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