Supreme Court’s 2024 Decisions: Impact on Labor and Employment Law
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made four important rulings that limit the power of federal agencies. Although these rulings didn’t...
Jul 11, 20244 min read
President Biden Announces New Initiatives to Streamline Immigration Processes
President Biden's administration continues to prioritize comprehensive immigration reform by introducing new measures aimed at...
Jul 10, 20243 min read
PAGA Reforms Provide Relief for Employers: Essential Updates for California Businesses
The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), enacted in 2004, enables California employees to collect penalties for Labor Code violations on...
Jul 4, 20245 min read
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine: Implications for Employers
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the decades-old Chevron doctrine, which required courts to defer to a federal...
Jul 3, 20243 min read
Enhancing Workplace Rights: New York's Transition to Paid Lactation Breaks
The recently enacted New York State budget for fiscal year 2024 introduces pivotal changes to leave and accommodation laws, demanding...
Jun 26, 20243 min read
U.S. Supreme Court to Clarify Employer Burden of Proof for FLSA Overtime Exemptions
The upcoming term for the U.S. Supreme Court includes a case that could have significant ramifications for employers: E.M.D. Sales, Inc....
Jun 25, 20243 min read
PAGA Reform: A Step Toward Fair Labor Law Enforcement
On June 18, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire and Assembly Speaker Robert...
Jun 22, 20244 min read
Complying with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Challenges and Strategies for Handling Essential Job Duties
In our previous blog, "Detailed Insights from the EEOC's Final Rule on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act," we introduced the foundational...
Apr 27, 20243 min read
New York Leads with Pioneering Paid Prenatal Leave Policy
New York has become the first state in the United States to mandate paid leave specifically for pregnant employees to attend doctor...
Apr 27, 20242 min read
DOL Releases Final Rule on Overtime Salary Thresholds, Effective July 2024
In our previous coverage, we explored the impending changes proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) aimed at expanding overtime...
Apr 25, 20243 min read
Detailed Insights from the EEOC's Final Rule on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has finalized its rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA),...
Apr 19, 20244 min read
Upcoming Changes to Overtime Rules: What Employers Need to Know
A significant development in U.S. labor regulations has just taken a step closer to reality. The White House Office of Management and...
Apr 16, 20242 min read
Understanding California's New Fast Food Minimum Wage Law, Effective April 1, 2024
California's legislative landscape has shifted with the introduction of AB 1228. This legislation mandates a wage increase for fast-food...
Apr 10, 20244 min read
California's 2024 Pay Data Reporting: What Employers Need to Know
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) released updated guidance for the 2023 pay data reports, due by May 8, 2024. It is crucial...
Apr 4, 20242 min read
The Corporate Transparency Act's Constitutional Challenge: What It Means for Your Business
On March 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a landmark legislation aimed at bolstering financial transparency and combating...
Mar 29, 20242 min read
California's New Workplace Violence Prevention Mandate: Employers Must Know
In a pivotal move to enhance workplace safety, California has introduced a mandate that requires employers to take a proactive stance...
Mar 14, 20243 min read