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California’s AB 2188 greatly expanded the scope of the state’s existing marijuana laws because it prohibits discrimination based on the off-duty use of marijuana. This prohibition creates a dilemma for employers who conduct...more
The Minnesota Legislative 2025 Session and one-day Special Session 2025 ended last month with the passage of an omnibus bill that contained several provisions changing the employment law landscape for employers with employees...more
It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more
As the new year approaches, several critical legislative changes in employment law will take effect on January 1, 2025, unless specified otherwise. California employers face a dynamic regulatory landscape in 2025, with...more
As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: this has been a year like no other. From a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling to a pivotal election result that will usher in a new administration, employers...more
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
Seyfarth Synopsis: In June 2024, Seyfarth published a blog article warning construction industry employers of recent anti-harassment guidelines issued by the EEOC. We predicted that the EEOC has “put the construction...more
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), numerous factors increase the risk of harassment in the construction industry, including a relatively homogeneous workforce, pressure to conform to traditional...more
When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more
Severance: Labor Board Prohibits Employers from Restricting Employee Speech in Severance Agreements - In the Apple TV+ show Severance, employees of Lumon Industries may agree to a "severance" program in which non-work...more
On July 13, 2022, Maryland’s highest court issued a wide-reaching decision in Amaya v. DGS Construction, LLC that could have a substantial impact on personnel costs for companies doing business in Maryland. The unanimous...more
Just as unforeseen site conditions can test a contractor’s problem-solving skills, unexpected events can test a construction-industry employer’s crisis-management readiness. Crisis can hit at any time, and individuals...more
Even as the construction industry continues its recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it also continues to focus on worker safety. Consistent with this focus, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety...more
From environmental risks and shifting OSHA regulations to community engagement and emerging workplace issues involving medical marijuana use, the construction industry faces many challenges. ...more
In this webinar, Jonathan Landesman and Anthony Bottenfield discuss two timely topics that construction-industry employers must be aware of and provide practical tips for employers for closing out the year without conflict. ...more
In this webinar, Jonathan Landesman and Anthony Bottenfield will discuss two timely topics that construction-industry employers must be aware of and provide practical tips for employers for closing out the year without...more
Employers in the construction industry, particularly multi-state operators, may face challenges with new legislation in Nevada and a new case interpreting Arizona’s medical marijuana law. ...more
Seemingly, every week another politician voices support for marijuana legalization, and even some courts are showing sympathy as well. Join us for a workplace-focused review of the current state of medically and...more
Wrapping up a whirlwind weekend, California Governor Jerry Brown just signed several pieces of legislation that will create new employer obligations in the areas of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Specifically,...more
In October 2017, the White House declared the opioid addiction epidemic to be a “public health crisis.” Not surprisingly, according to an October 2017 article by Construction Dive, this crisis disproportionately affects the...more
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Acting just days before the term of Chairman Phillip Miscimarra ended on December 16, the National Labor Relations Board issued four decisions overturning landmark cases expending employee and labor union protections. In a...more
What is an employer to do when an employee goes on a tirade at the work place or on social media? In general, an employee cannot be disciplined by his employer for statements about work-place concerns, such as wages or...more
Smart phones and tablets are now commonplace on the construction job site. Are your cell phone policies as outdated as the original the flip phones that you issued to your employees? Do you even have a cell phone policy?...more