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Most Illinois businesses well are aware of Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act and the hundreds of lawsuits and multimillion dollar settlements it triggered. But there’s another Illinois privacy law quietly making...more
New York’s two-year 2025-2026 legislative session hit its midpoint in June, with lawmakers wrapping up the first year by passing a slew of workplace-related bills that now await action from Governor Hochul. As federal labor...more
Employers with operations in the European Union should ensure they are familiar with a pay equity directive aiming to close the gender pay gap that will soon come fully online. The directive was signed into law in 2023, and...more
At some point, every employer will need to investigate an employee’s complaint. An investigation is an important tool that employers can use to fix a workplace problem and minimize liability. Or, an investigation can create...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
In the October edition of The Essentials, we summarize key provisions of California employment laws that took effect in 2024 and those that will take effect in 2025. Where our team previously published alerts on a particular...more
On September 9, the SEC settled charges against seven public companies for violations of the whistleblower protection rule. According to the SEC’s orders, among other things, these companies violated Rule 21F-17(a) by...more
What’s the Tea in L&E is a video series focused on the latest trends and updates in labor and employment law. In this short video, Woods Rogers L&E attorneys Leah Stiegler and Emily Kendall Chowhan discuss putting in place...more
SEC rules prohibit taking “any action” to impede an individual from communicating directly with the SEC about a possible securities law violation, including by enforcing, or threatening to enforce, a confidentiality...more
The Michigan Supreme Court’s recent ruling in the case of Miller v. Department of Corrections expands the scope of retaliation claims under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA). This decision could have important...more
Workplace romances and relationships are not uncommon – no doubt because of how much time employees spend at work. ...more
On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Senate Bill 4516 (the “Act”). The Act amends Section 5-336 of the New York General Obligations Law to (1) prohibit employers from including certain...more
New York State recently enacted laws to further restrict the use of nondisclosure agreements in connection with resolution of employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims and extend the statute of limitations...more
On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law that further limits the terms employers may include in release agreements relating to claims of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. The law took...more
After a few years of rapid and expansive change to New York’s workplace laws, involving adjustments to workplace safety, employee pay, benefits, and privacy, there was a noticeable slowdown for the state legislature this past...more
On November 21, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a new measure that explicitly prevents employers from penalizing workers for lawful absences. The new law amends Section 215 of New York Labor Law...more
Governor Kathy Hochul was elected to a full term less than two weeks ago, and she continues to advance legislation that affects New York businesses. Bill A8092B/S1958 was passed by the New York State Legislature on May 31,...more
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for taking FMLA leave. In the case of Parker v. United Airlines, Inc., which recently reached the United States Court of Appeals...more
Puerto Rico has amended its sexual harassment law to expand coverage to interns and to require employers to adopt a protocol to investigate sexual harassment allegations....more
A new law will require California employers to update their handbooks and leave policies — including their sick leave policies — to account for a new employee bereavement benefit. Governor Newsom approved the bill on...more
Many employers know Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 broadly provides protection against discrimination and harassment based on protected categories such as race, sex, national origin, and religion. It is also widely...more
Takeaways In a post-pandemic talent market, where employees are quitting and jobs are going unfilled, directors need to take an active role in shaping workplace culture. With culture an increasingly important factor in...more
As the New York State legislative session came to a close, state lawmakers passed a flurry of laws providing protections to workers, ranging from wage protections for freelance workers, prohibitions against absence control...more
On March 10, 2022, the Florida Legislature passed Florida House Bill 7 / Senate Bill 148, which have a stated purpose of protecting “individual freedom.” The law, nicknamed the “Stop Woke Act,” expands Florida employers’...more
Both Wake County (NC) and Raleigh City (NC) just expanded their non-discrimination provisions to prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, and natural hairstyle in both...more