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New Rules for Public Employers, Courtesy of the Wyoming Legislature

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The Wyoming Legislature has wrapped up its 2025 session, but not before adopting several new laws governing public employers. Three of these laws were not specifically drafted as employment laws, but will have significant...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 27 - March 2025

When lawmakers and lobbyists were greeted by the aroma of grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday morning, there was no question what day it was. In addition to Crossover Eve,...more

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Iowa 2025 Legislative Session – Week 6

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Week 6 of the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session has come and gone. Inside the Capitol, it was bustling with members of the public protesting and testifying in subcommittee while the outside world experienced sub-zero...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 11 - February 2025

Many of the skirmishes fought under the Gold Dome each year are turf wars, sometimes literally. A perennial favorite is the dispute over Georgia’s northern border, which Representative Martin Momtahan (R-Dallas) is seeking to...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Exploring the Implications of the 2023 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) was passed as part of the December 29, 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act, a new federal law that went into effect on June 27, 2023. This federal legislation requires covered...more

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50-state Update On Pending Legislation Pertaining To Employer-Mandated Vaccinations - Updated July 2021

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Under federal guidance, private employers can generally require employees to get vaccinated COVID-19, and private businesses can permit entry and service only to vaccinated individuals, as long as they comply with federal...more

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New Illinois Legislation Targets Equal Pay; Requires Detailed Pay Report And New Enforcement Methods

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An amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 requires that, beginning March 23, 2024, employers with more than 100 employees in Illinois must certify compliance with the Equal Pay Act by obtaining an Equal Pay...more

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Will Employers Have To Give 1% Of Their Total Gross Profits To The State Of Illinois? Gov. Pritzker Signs Into Law Unprecedented...

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Private employers in Illinois now have more landmines to navigate as the state’s legislature pushed through SB1480 during its most recent “lame duck” session. Gov. Pritzker just signed the legislation into law today! While...more

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Nevada Expands Remedies Available for Employment Discrimination Claims

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The Nevada Legislature recently passed Senate Bill No. 177, which greatly expands the remedies available under Nevada’s anti-discrimination statute and provides other significant changes to the administrative process before...more

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Patchwork Approach to Addressing Sexual Harassment – One State at a Time (Part 1)

There have been a variety of responses to the #MeToo movement since it began a little over a year ago. Employees have responded by filing more internal and external complaints. ...more

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New York State And City Expand Anti-Harassment Requirements For Employers

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Both the New York State Legislature and the New York City Council recently adopted new legislation targeting sex discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace. ...more

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California Legislation And Regulation To Watch In 2018

Orrick’s Andrew Livingston recently spoke with Law360 about California legislation and regulation that will be top of mind in 2018. Andrew noted that California’s new salary history rule introduces a host of potential...more

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