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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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Illinois Human Rights Act Modified to Include “Reproductive Health Decisions” and “Family Responsibilies”; Statue of Limitations...

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The new year is ushering in notable changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), and with it, significant implications for employers. As of January 1, 2025, employers in Illinois may not discriminate against their...more

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All the New California Workplace Laws You Need to Know About For 2025

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Now that the California legislative session is essentially over and Governor Newsom has taken action to either approve or veto all the workplace law bills on his desk, employers can take stock on all the new laws that will...more

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Legislative Highlights for Oregon Employers in 2020

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Oregon’s active 2019 legislative session has prompted the need for several policy and handbook updates for employers doing business in Oregon.  This Insight provides an overview of the most notable recent employment law...more

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2020 California Employment Law Roundup

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As 2019 draws to a close, employers in California have a busy new year ahead of them with expanded legal obligations, including significant new legislation regarding independent contractor status and mandatory arbitration...more

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New York State’s Updates on Sexual Harassment Prevention and Anti-Discrimination Laws

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In recent months, the New York State legislature has enacted amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) and other laws aimed at expanding protections against discrimination and harassment. The laws emphasize...more

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Reminder: New California Employment Laws Going Into Effect January 1, 2020

• Numerous new California laws going into effect on January 1, 2020, will impact employers and employees. • The most significant laws include a new employee classification law, extension of the statute of limitations for...more

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Working Wise: New Oregon Legislation of Importance for Employers

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The Oregon legislature was active in 2019. Several new laws were passed that impact employers, including a longer statute of limitations for employment claims, paid family leave, and additional requirements for...more

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New York State Approves Expanded Protections For Employees And Applicants

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New York State is on its way to enacting comprehensive reforms to broaden the scope of its discrimination and harassment laws, including one of the most robust anti-harassment bills in the #MeToo era, amendments to the...more

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What New York State’s Recent Employment Law Overhaul Means for Employers

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With New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo expected to sign legislation making it easier for employees who complain of workplace sexual harassment and other discrimination to prevail in litigation, our Labor & Employment Group explains...more

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Big Trouble In New York State: Legislation Would Further Expand Sexual Harassment And Other Discrimination Laws

In 2018, New York State and New York City lawmakers toughened their sexual harassment laws. But New York State lawmakers were not done. A few days ago, they passed a bill that would dramatically expand existing sexual...more

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Time’s Up: New York Legislature Passes Sweeping Reform to Increase Workplace Protections Against Sexual Harassment and Other Forms...

On June 19, 2019, the New York State Assembly passed sweeping legislation designed to increase protections against workplace sexual harassment. The bill builds on prior legislation, discussed here, signed into law last year...more

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New York Expands Harassment Laws

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Major changes to New York’s harassment laws were among the flurry of bills advanced and passed by the New York State Legislature in the final hours of its 2019 Legislative Session. Employers will face greater potential...more

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New York Lawmakers Pass Game-Changing Reforms to State Discrimination Laws

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Still grappling with the expansive sexual harassment reforms passed last year, New York businesses and employers will soon need to manage through yet another expansive suite of amendments that will continue the state’s...more

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