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Employment Discrimination Wage and Hour Military Service Members

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New Louisiana Employment-Related Laws: Key Takeaways From the 2025 Legislative Session

Two notable laws affecting Louisiana employers have taken effect this summer, providing expanded antidiscrimination protections for military status and a new exemption to Louisiana’s final pay law for certain types of...more

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How Do I Know If My Employer Discriminated and/or Retaliated Against Me Based on My Military Status?

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USERRA prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee because of their past or current military service. Specifically, USERRA prohibits an employer from denying service members initial employment, reemployment,...more

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Active-Duty Service Members and Veterans Are Protected Class Under USERRA

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When people think of a “protected class,” they often think of age, race, gender, or disability. While those are some of the classes protected by anti-discrimination laws, often-overlooked classes include honorably discharged...more

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To Pay or Not to Pay Military Leave? Ninth Circuit Leaves Jury to Decide USERRA Comparability Analysis

Do you have to pay an employee on military leave? Generally, you only have to pay for military leave if you pay employees on “comparable” leaves. So what is a comparable leave? In Clarkson v. Alaska Airlines, Inc., the Ninth...more

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Is There A New Requirement To Pay Employees on Military Leave?

A few recent cases may have savvy employers rethinking their military leave policies and choosing to pay employees on short-term military leave to the same extent they voluntarily pay employees benefits for other leaves of...more

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Veterans Day: Going Beyond Giving a Day Off

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The tradition of annually recognizing the courage and contribution of our veterans dates back to November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I.  November 11th became a national holiday in 1938; employers...more

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Preparation and Training Critical as Illinois Employers Face New Legal Landscape

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Illinois employers must begin preparing now for the host of new legal requirements impacting the workplace beginning in 2020. With legal changes on topics ranging from hiring practices and pay equity to drug testing and...more

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HR Law 101 Ep. 9: How Does USERRA Apply To Your Company?

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The Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, also known as USERRA, has multiple responsibilities for employers and employees. In this episode of HR Law 101, attorney Tawny Alvarez will highlight a few...more

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Illinois Rings in the New Year With New Employment Laws

As we prepare to welcome 2019, Illinois employers must also prepare for new employment laws that afford greater rights and protections to employees. Below is a summary of new laws affecting the employment landscape in...more

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Top Ten Laws Affecting California Employers in 2018

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The California legislature and governor have had another busy year adding new laws and regulations for California employers. The changes hit virtually every aspect of the employment relationship – including applications,...more

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2016 Employment Bills Moving Through The CA Legislative Process

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Pending new bills that have now passed their house of origin would (i) expand DLSE enforcement authority, (ii) impose advance scheduling requirements on restaurant, grocery, and retail employers, (iii)...more

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California Legislative Update

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The California legislature has reached the midpoint of its 2016 legislative session. The Governor has signed four bills of significance to California private sector employers. In addition, a few dozen workplace-related bills...more

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California Legislative Update: Proposals Include PAGA Reform, Salary History Limitations, and Equal Pay Expansion

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The pace of employment legislative activity in Sacramento picked up as February drew to a close. The following highlights some of the more notable issues under consideration in the Golden State. PAGA Reform?...more

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