This week, we’re examining the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) stance on a federal non-compete ban, the expansive changes introduced by Florida’s Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic...more
This week, we’re covering the relaxation of state-level non-compete rules, the recent block of Executive Order 14173’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related certification requirement, and a federal appeals court’s...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, while recognizing that it’s far from “business as usual” in California and keeping our friends and clients in mind, we look at a new ruling in California regarding Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) arbitrations....more
This week, we’re examining the final mental health parity rules, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) memo on restrictive covenant limitations, and New York State’s recently enacted workplace violence prevention...more
This week, we’re spotlighting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) decision to withdraw from a federal labor pact; the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) report on alleged underrepresentation in science,...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 looking at recent state-level changes and legal trends that have varying degrees of impact on employers.
Massachusetts Pay Equity Law
Massachusetts is the most recent state to enact a pay equity law. The...more
This week, we’re examining California Governor Gavin Newsom’s new deal that was brokered to amend the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA):
Last week, Governor Newsom announced that California’s business and labor...more
This week, we’re highlighting recent updates across the state and federal employment landscapes, including the New Jersey Supreme Court’s non-disparagement ruling, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new artificial...more
This week, we’re detailing for employers the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) expansion of overtime salary limits, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) recently released sexual harassment guidance,...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 highlighting the evolving landscape of pay equity and pay data reporting requirements:
Efforts to address pay disparities have led to an increase in pay equity legislation that shows no signs of slowing...more
This week, we’re breaking down the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board’s new regulations impacting employers:
Last month, the CPPA Board met to discuss several new regulations that could impact employers in...more
With such a tumultuous year of labor and employment updates behind us, it begs the question, “What lies ahead in 2024?”
In this special New Year's episode, Epstein Becker Green attorneys share insights and predictions for...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 update you on national trends relating to pay data collection, non-compete restrictions, and joint-employment rules.
Study Finds EEOC's Pay Data Collection a "Useful Tool"
A study of the Equal Employment...more
8/10/2022
/ Browning-Ferris Industries of California Inc. ,
Data Collection ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Joint Employers ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Solicitation Agreements ,
Pay Data ,
Pay Discrimination ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
This week, we look at two significant court decisions for employers and bring you a practical update on new bereavement leave rules in Illinois.
SCOTUS: FAA Preempts California’s PAGA Loophole
Last week, the U.S. Supreme...more
6/22/2022
/ Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Bereavement Leave ,
Class Action ,
Class Action Arbitration Waivers ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employment Litigation ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Layoffs ,
Natural Disasters ,
Notification Requirements ,
Preemption ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
SCOTUS ,
State Labor Laws ,
Viking River Cruises Inc v Moriana
This week, we look at a range of recent anti-harassment and gender equity updates from across the country.
Return-to-Work Behavior Policies and Training
As employees across the United States have returned to the office,...more
6/8/2022
/ Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Pay ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Woman Board Members
This week, we look at updated regulations in California and New York City and at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
California Employers Update COVID-19 Policies
California employers are implementing updated COVID-19...more
5/18/2022
/ Adverse Employment Action ,
Cal-OSHA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Masks ,
Pay Transparency ,
Retaliation ,
Salaried Employees ,
State Labor Laws ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Wage & Hour Division (WHD) ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
This week, we’re breaking down recent local- and state-level developments impacting compliance for employers.
NYC’s Pay Transparency Law Expected to Be Delayed
If signed by Mayor Eric Adams, New York City’s pay...more
5/4/2022
/ Cal-OSHA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Electronic Monitoring ,
Employee Monitoring ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Masks ,
Pay Transparency ,
State Labor Laws ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
This week, we look at the increased focus on non-compete agreements across the country.
The Current Environment for Non-Compete Agreements (see video attached)
There has been a wave of legislation restricting non-compete...more
This week, we focus on new developments increasing whistleblower protections across the country and prohibiting mandatory arbitration of sexual assault and harassment claims.
Increased Whistleblowing Regulations in New...more
This week, we’re recapping major items shifting at the state, local, and federal levels, including whistleblower retaliation case law, pay transparency rules, and federal labor policies.
California Supreme Court Specifies...more
2/9/2022
/ Adverse Employment Action ,
Burden of Proof ,
CA Supreme Court ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Injunctions ,
Job Applicants ,
McDonnell Douglas Formula ,
NLRB ,
Pay Transparency ,
Retaliation ,
State Labor Laws ,
Union Organizers ,
Unions ,
Wage & Hour Division (WHD) ,
Wage and Hour ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers
This week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) vaccine emergency temporary standard (ETS) is currently in the hands of the Sixth Circuit, while New York employers have several updates to look out for...more
11/24/2021
/ Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Monitoring ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
NLRB ,
OSHA ,
Retaliation ,
State Labor Laws ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers ,
Workplace Safety