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End of NY Legislative Session Leaves Employers Watching Key Workplace Bills

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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

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Utah Becomes Latest State to Ban Nondisclosure Clauses Regarding #MeToo Claims

Earlier this year, Utah joined the growing number of states to enact legislation to ban employers from requiring confidentiality clauses or agreements that block employees from speaking openly about sexual misconduct...more

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New York Expands Restrictions on Nondisclosure Agreements Related to Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Claims

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

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Changes and Developments in California Employment Laws for 2022

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As 2021 quickly comes to a close, we look back at this year’s legislative session, which included several employment-related bills signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, including bills aimed at prohibiting quotas that interfere...more

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Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: What Scottish Companies Need To Know

We include the 2018 chapter in its entirety for reference following the 2019 update. Background - As part of last year’s Labour & Employment group paper, "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What Your Company Needs to...more

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Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: What US: Multi-State Companies Need To Know

SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE: WHAT US: MULTI-STATE COMPANIES NEED TO KNOW - We include the 2018 chapter in its entirety for reference following the 2019 update. 2019 Update - In the wake the of the #MeToo...more

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Illinois Enacts Sweeping Legislation In Response To #MeToo Movement

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Illinois recently enacted sweeping legislation in an effort to combat sexual harassment in the workplace. Illinois Senate Bill 75 created the Workplace Transparency Act, amended the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Victims’...more

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2019 – New York’s Summer of Sweeping New Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Protections

New York continues to expand its protection of employees in the workplace with a series of laws significantly increasing the responsibilities and potential liability of New York employers. New York State has enacted...more

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Sweeping New Illinois Law Mandates Sex Harassment Training, Restricts Use of Arbitration and Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Much...

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On August 9, 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a sweeping piece of legislation, SB 75, enacted as Public Act 101-0221 (“SB 75”). Among other measures, SB 75 (i) imposes a sexual harassment training...more

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New Jersey Bans Non-Disclosure Provisions for Claims of Discrimination, Retaliation & Harassment

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Recent #MeToo-inspired media attention to workplace sexual harassment claims has caused a number of states to pass employee-friendly legislation intended to help prevent such conduct. ...more

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New Jersey Bars Common Workplace Contract And Settlement Terms

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Employers in New Jersey will need to immediately adjust their employment contracts and settlement agreements to come into compliance with a sweeping new law that just took effect. New Jersey’s governor just signed Senate Bill...more

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New Jersey Prohibits Particular Waiver and Non-Disclosure Provisions in Employee Contracts and Settlement Agreements

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New Jersey continues to rewrite the employment law landscape under Governor Phil Murphy. On March 18, 2019, the state amended the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) in two significant ways....more

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California Governor Signs Wave Of New Gender/Sex Related Bills Into Law In The Wake Of #MeToo

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On September 30, 2018, California Governor Edmund J. Brown, Jr. signed into law eight new bills involving gender and sexual harassment training and related issues. ...more

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State Budget Bill Amends Laws on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Early on Saturday, March 31, 2018, the New York State Legislature passed a budget bill that includes several changes and additions to workplace sexual harassment law. Governor Andrew Cuomo applauded the measure as the...more

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Wage Gap and #MeToo Movement Legislation: Impact on Washington Employers

Last week, Governor Inslee signed several pieces of important legislation that will impact Washington employers. We have seen significant media coverage in recent years about the gender wage gap and how women are still paid...more

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Washington Bars Sexual Harassment Nondisclosure Agreements

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In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the #MeToo movement, Washington employers will soon need to comply with two new laws aimed at preventing sexual harassment and assault in the workplace while encouraging open...more

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