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Coldplay Gate: What if It Happened at Your Company?

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The internet lit up recently with viral footage from a “kiss cam” at a Coldplay concert in Boston, Massachusetts. The clip, now dubbed by some as “Coldplay Gate,” depicts the married CEO of Astronomer, Inc., having an...more

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Choosing Substance Over Form: New Jersey Supreme Court Declares That Non-Disclosure Clauses Masquerading as Non-Disparagement...

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Since certain amendments in 2019, it has been widely recognized that Section 10:5-12.8 of New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-12.8) prohibits non-disclosure provisions in employment agreements or employee...more

McAfee & Taft

The continued rise of artificial intelligence in employment law — 2023 in review

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As 2023 winds down to a close, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by employers shows no sign of slowing down. Rather, employers should prepare for an increased use and presence of AI in employment decision-making, as...more

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Washington Imposes New Limits on Pre-Employment Testing for Lawful Cannabis Use

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Employers should review policies covering drug screening and controlled substances to ensure compliance by Jan. 1, 2024 - Employers in Washington who engage in pre-employment drug testing must re-evaluate their drug...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

2 cents on Speak Out, Respect Marriage acts

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The impact on most employers should be minimal. As you've probably heard, President Biden has recently signed into law two measures that could affect employers: The Speak Out Act, and the Respect for Marriage Act....more

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Washington State’s “Silenced No More Act” Curtails the Use of Nondisclosure and Nondisparagement Provisions in Employment...

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Effective June 9, 2022, Washington State’s Silenced No More Act (the “Act”) will prohibit nondisclosure and nondisparagement provisions regarding illegal acts of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

California’s SB 331 Extends Sweeping Changes to Workplace Settlement and Separation Agreements

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In 2018, California passed Senate Bill 820, the STAND Act (Stand Together Against Non-Disclosure Act), in response to the #MeToo movement. SB 820 prohibited the use of confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements...more

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Participation In Litigation To Avoid A Default Judgment Does Not Waive A Party’s Right To Compel Arbitration

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An employer did not waive its right to compel arbitration under an employment agreement by seeking to set aside a default in an employment discrimination suit brought against it by its employee. ...more

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