Jul 4, 20245 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 3, 20243 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 1, 20247 min read
New Workplace Compliance Deadlines: Key Updates for Employers Effective July 1, 2024
As we approach the mid-year mark, several new workplace laws are set to take effect on July 1, 2024. These changes aim to improve worker...
Jun 26, 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 25, 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 22, 20244 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 7, 20243 min read
President Biden Announces Strict New Asylum Policy
On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, President Biden introduced a significant executive action under Immigration and Nationality Act sections 212(f)...
Jun 4, 20243 min read
EEOC Enforcement Alert: Critical Steps for EEO-1 Reporting Compliance Before the June 4, 2024 Deadline
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed lawsuits against 15 employers in 10 states for failing to submit their...
May 16, 20243 min read
Understanding the EEOC's New Workplace Harassment Guidance: Key Insights for Employers
On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace....
May 3, 20242 min read
Assessing PAFACA's Impact on TikTok and Global Tech Regulation
The recent passage of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA) signifies a pivotal shift in...
Apr 27, 20243 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, 20242 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 25, 20243 min read
FTC – Final Rule Banning Most Non-Compete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that will prevent employers from enforcing non-competes against...
Apr 25, 20243 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 24, 20246 min read
Insights from Rich Reinis, Fast Food Council Member: The Effect of California's New Fast Food Minimum Wage Law on the Industry
In our previous article, California's New Fast Food Minimum Wage Law, Effective April 1, 2024, we provided a detailed explanation of the...
Apr 19, 20244 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),...