Feb 143 min read
California’s 2024 Pay Data Reporting: Essential Updates for Employers
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has released updated guidance for the 2024 pay data reporting cycle. While most of the...
Dec 10, 20243 min read
Texas Federal Court Halts Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act Nationwide
The court’s ruling applies across the United States, effectively pausing all CTA requirements.
Nov 5, 20243 min read
CFPB Issues Guidance on Using Consumer Reports and AI in Employment Decisions
On October 24, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released Circular 2024-06 , clarifying how employers using...
Oct 23, 20243 min read
Five Contract Provisions Under DOL Scrutiny: What Employers Should Know
On October 15, 2024, U.S. Solicitor of Labor Seema Nanda released a Special Enforcement Report highlighting five employment contract...
Aug 30, 20243 min read
California Supreme Court Ruling: Public Employers Exempt from PAGA Penalties
The California Supreme Court recently issued a pivotal ruling that exempts public employers from penalties under the state’s Private...
Aug 27, 20244 min read
Adapting to the New Era of Remote and Hybrid Work: Comprehensive Strategies for Employers
The shift to remote and hybrid work has transformed business operations. While initial challenges like technology setup have been...
Aug 23, 20243 min read
Ninth Circuit Ruling: Personal Social Media Posts Can Create Workplace Harassment Risks
The recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Okonowsky v. Merrick Garland highlights the growing...
Jul 9, 20245 min read
Ensuring Compliance: What Employers Need to Know About OSHA's Proposed Heat Safety Rule
In a significant move toward safeguarding workers, the U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a proposed heat safety rule aimed at...
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...
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...
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....
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
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...