The New York State Assembly on June 20, 2023, passed Bill A01278, amending the New York Labor Code and prohibiting covenants not to compete, with certain notable exceptions, while also giving covered individuals the right to...more
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to soon sign into law a bill that will make significant changes to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act and affect the enforceability of employee non-competition provisions. The General...more
6/9/2021
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State Labor Laws
• The Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance will affect Chicago employers across a wide reach of industries.
• The Ordinance will impose a burden on employers to plan and notify employees of their work schedules up to two weeks...more
• A recent amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act generally prohibits employers inquiring about a job applicant's compensation history.
• There are severe penalties for violations of the amendment.
• By Sept. 29, 2019,...more
• New Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker used his first day in office to sign an Executive Order that directs the Illinois Department of Labor to review and expedite pending wage claims and prohibits state agencies from asking for...more
1/17/2019
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Wage and Hour
• An amendment to the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act mandates reimbursement of certain employee expenses.
• Development of a detailed expense reimbursement policy for Illinois employees is strongly advised....more
• In Troester v. Starbucks Corporation, the California Supreme Court on July 26, 2018, resoundingly rejected the de minimis doctrine commonly applied under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to claims for unpaid...more
7/27/2018
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De Minimis Claims ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Federal v State Law Application ,
Labor Code ,
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Starbucks ,
State Labor Laws ,
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