This week, we look at the potential restoration of a quorum at the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”), the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) deregulatory initiatives, and lessons from a high-profile workplace...more
This week, we’re bringing you a special episode on the first 100 days of the Trump administration, in which we highlight sweeping policy shifts, battles at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB); revisions to diversity,...more
Wage and hour compliance often presents complex challenges for employers, with unclear regulations and changing enforcement priorities. Addressing these issues proactively and resolving potential disputes are vital for...more
This week, we’re discussing the state-level, employment-related artificial intelligence (AI) laws and regulations sweeping the nation.
AI Regulations for Employers
State laws are rapidly stepping in to regulate AI in the...more
This week, we highlight new guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related discrimination.
We also examine the Acting EEOC...more
This week, we examine the risks tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that employers face due to the Trump administration’s executive orders and the ensuing scrutiny from federal agencies, including the...more
This week, we are focused on the immediate impact employers face from the rush of Trump administration executive orders, memos, and proclamations.
On January 20, 2025, President Trump began his second term. On his first day...more
For business leaders and in-house counsel, establishing clear investigation protocols is vital for protecting corporate integrity and managing risks related to whistleblowing and retaliation.
Epstein Becker Green (EBG)...more
This week, we’re highlighting a few state-level employment issues, including the legal challenges faced by Staples Inc. regarding the Massachusetts lie detector ban; New Jersey’s implementation of a gender-neutral dress code...more
This week, we’re diving into arbitration agreements and learning some best practices for employers when crafting these agreements:
Employers often include arbitration agreements in their onboarding and other employee...more
This week, we’re breaking down the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS’s) new workplace discrimination decision, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) final rule on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and how...more
This week, we present a California labor and employment update featuring the upcoming deadline for non-compete notice rules, workplace violence regulations by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health...more
This week, we’re detailing the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) request for Starbucks to reopen shuttered stores; how big tech is retreating from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs; and why employers may...more
In this special year-end episode, recorded live from our 42nd Annual Workforce Management Briefing in New York City, Epstein Becker Green attorneys discuss the biggest employment law trends and crucial workforce changes in...more
This week, we’re detailing the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) expanded “joint employer” definition, the recent confirmations of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) General Counsel and the...more
This week, we’re recapping the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) Strategic Enforcement Plan, California’s expanded sick leave requirement law, and the ongoing worker strikes across the country.
EEOC Releases...more
This week, we’re analyzing the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) recent Stericycle decision, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) proposed rule on pregnant workers’ rights, and the EEOC’s first-ever...more
This week, we look at updates ranging from discrimination issues and COVID-19 guidance to local pay transparency law compliance.
Federal Judge Blocks EEOC's LGBTQ+ Guidance
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s June...more
10/12/2022
/ Civil Rights Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Gender Identity ,
Hiring & Firing ,
LGBTQ ,
New Guidance ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Pay Transparency ,
Sexual Orientation Discrimination ,
Title VII ,
Transgender ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour
This week, we look at the trend of “quiet quitting” and the legal and technology considerations employers should weigh when navigating the issue.
What to Do About “Quiet Quitting” (see video attached)
An increasing number...more
This week, we look at labor law and pay developments from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and in California.
NLRB Continues Union-Friendly Direction
Two recent actions from the NLRB show a continued pro-employee...more
9/14/2022
/ Biden Administration ,
Dress Codes ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Fast-Food Industry ,
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Joint Employers ,
Minimum Wage ,
New Legislation ,
NLRB ,
Pay Transparency ,
Proposed Rules ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour
This week, we discuss updates on COVID-19 quarantine guidelines, what employers should know about monkeypox, and EEO-1 pay data reporting.
CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...more
8/24/2022
/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EEO-1 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Masks ,
New Guidance ,
Pay Data ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
This week, we look at the business, legal, and tax implications of making decisions on a trend that’s here to stay: remote work.
Important Considerations for Remote and Hybrid Work Policies (see video attached)
Employers...more
This week, we update you on new COVID-19 guidance and union organizing and non-compete trends at the federal and local levels.
EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Testing of Employees
Updated guidance from the U.S. Equal...more
7/27/2022
/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Injunctive Relief ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Union Organizers ,
Unions ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
This week, we look at two U.S. Supreme Court decisions and legislation in California with major implications for employers and health care providers.
Employers Respond to Dobbs
Employers across the country are navigating a...more
7/13/2022
/ Abortion ,
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Minimum Wage ,
Regulatory Authority ,
SCOTUS ,
Wage and Hour ,
West Virginia v EPA
This week, we look at the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and the impact that the overturning of Roe v. Wade will have on employers.
SCOTUS Overturns Roe v....more