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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your September 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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Federal Court Rules Employer Did Not Violate Illinois Privacy Law for Firing Worker Testing Positive for Cannabis

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It seems like a lifetime ago that we first posted on the legalization of cannabis in Illinois and its effect on Illinois employers, way back in November 2019. At that time we provided a detailed overview of the clarifications...more

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And a (Happy?) New Year!

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As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the New Year, Minnesota employers are in for a wave of changes. Here's a comprehensive overview of crucial details that your business should be mindful of as we step into the upcoming...more

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Wrap-Up of California’s 2023 Legislative Session: What Employers Need to Know

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California’s 2023 legislative session ended on October 14, 2023, with a slew of new bills affecting employers. Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than 30 employment-related bills. Highlights of the new laws affecting...more

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4 Trends for Cannabis Industry Employers to Track in 2023

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The cannabis industry is growing at a rapid pace given the proliferation of states legalizing medical and recreational use. Indeed, most states already have a comprehensive medical cannabis program, and many are rolling out...more

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On the Ballot – Tip Credit, Marijuana, Union Membership, and More

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In addition to the laws enacted by state and local legislatures, there are proposed measures on the ballot this week that may also impact the workplace.  Some of these key ballot initiatives are discussed...more

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2022 Labor and Employment Tri-State Legislative Update: CT, MA, and RI

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As employers actively work to prepare for 2023, taking note of employment-related legislative activity is key. Following robust 2022 legislative sessions in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, employers have a number...more

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New Year Brings New Laws for New York Employers: 2021 Recap and 2022 Preview

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Year two of the COVID-19 pandemic brought many new legislative changes for New York employers, altering the landscape around workplace safety, employee pay, leave benefits, protected classes and activity, and privacy. Now...more

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Now They Are Finally Finished: Developments from the 2021 Regular and Special Sessions of The Connecticut General Assembly...

The 2021 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly concluded on June 9, 2021, and this office provided a summary of relevant employment related legislation.  Subsequently, a “Special Session” took place and...more

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[Webinar] What Employers Need to Know About Delaware’s June Legislative Session - Part 1 - June 23rd, 10:00 am ET

In this two-part webinar series, Weber Gallagher's Kristen Swift and Tracy Walsh will be joined by Rebecca Byrd, Partner at ByrdGomes, to discuss pending legislation before the Delaware General Assembly. These webinars will...more

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New York Passes Employment Protections For Recreational Cannabis Use

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On March 31, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Cannabis/Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (the “Act”), which legalizes recreational cannabis use for adults aged 21 and over. The Act provides the framework for the...more

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July is the New January – Employment and Labor Laws are Skipping Summer Vacation

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Each year, Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute provides its “July is the New January” report on labor and employment laws that become effective in the middle of the year.  In 2019, we reported on scores of new laws that took...more

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Illinois Overhauls Employment Laws: Is Your Business in Compliance?

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The Illinois legislature engaged in a flurry of recent activity in the area of employee protections. Included below are highlights of new employment laws in place as of January 1, 2020. Significant Restrictions on...more

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The Time Is Now for Employers in Illinois to Abide by New Laws

The New Year brings new laws for Illinois employers. Some laws go into effect this Summer, while others are effective as of this month. For employers who have not yet revised handbooks, policies and agreements, the time is...more

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How Might Virginia’s New Legislative Trifecta Affect Employers in the Commonwealth in 2020?

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In the November 2019 election Virginia gained a Democratic “trifecta”—both legislative chambers and the governorship are now controlled by one political party. It has been over two decades since Democratic lawmakers...more

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2020 Vermont Legislative Preview 12-19 - An analysis from DRM's Government and Public Affairs Team

Paid Family Leave - A bill to require paid family leave, H.107, was left on the legislative calendar upon adjournment last May, a result of a stalemate between House and Senate leadership....more

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Arizona’s 2020 Vision: Employers Will Want to Keep an Eye on These Changes

As Arizona employers prepare for 2020, key minimum wages and exempt salary levels under city, state, and federal law will go into effect. Additionally, employers will want to remain aware of potential legislation and/or voter...more

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Web Exclusive: June 2019: The Top 16 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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Up in Smoke? New Wisconsin Governor Proposes Marijuana Legalization and Host of New Employment Laws

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Wisconsin employers reviewing Governor Tony Evers’ very first budget proposal may be surprised by the number of the employment-related items. ...more

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Vermont Legislative Update 02-08-2019 - An analysis from DRM's Government & Public Affairs Team

Paid family leave moves into the spotlight - The House General, Housing, and Military Affairs Committee dedicated most of its time this week to the issue of paid family leave. The committee heard from administration...more

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Compass: Insights And Direction For Employers - January 2019

Did you know that the 2018 midterm elections set a record as the first midterm to exceed voter turnout of 100 million people? In this issue, we will talk about the impact of the 2018 midterms for employers as well as topics...more

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November 2018: The Top 12 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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WPI State of the States: Equal Pay, Paid Leave and Harassment Still Dominate

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As summer approaches, most state legislatures have closed up shop for the year. Approximately 14 states are still in session, four of which are scheduled to adjourn in or around the end of June. ...more

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Best in Law: Understanding California's New Employment Laws - Partner Joseph Ortiz Provides Update in the Press-Enterprise

California lawmakers had a busy 2017 addressing various employment issues. A majority of these new laws took effect Jan. 1. If you are an employer and are not yet in compliance, immediate action should be taken to review your...more

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A New Governor Takes Office: What NJ Employers Can Expect

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Governor Phil Murphy—officially in office just two days—has already begun to implement many of the "progressive" policy changes he promised on the campaign trail and transform New Jersey into the "California of the East."...more

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