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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
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2025 Legislative Developments Affecting Washington Employers

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Washington employers face a wave of new workplace legislation, some of which recently became effective and some that will begin in 2026 and beyond. These new or modified laws address a broad range of topics, many of which...more

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Washington State Workplace Law Roundup: Nearly 20 New Laws Taking Effect Within the Next Year – Starting Now

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Washington lawmakers were busy this year, and a wave of new laws will have a major impact on the workplace. Employers must be aware of significant workplace laws taking effect within the next year, including 11 new laws that...more

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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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Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect July 1

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Most employers are prepared for new laws at the start of each year – but did you know that a heap of new workplace laws take effect at the halfway point? Here’s your employer cheat sheet to prepare for July 1 effective dates…...more

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Navigating New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, Effective June 1

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On June 1, new job posting requirements took effect in New Jersey under the New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act. The “Pay Transparency Act,” signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy in November 2024, requires employers...more

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Washington State’s Amended Pay Transparency Law Includes Grace Period for Employers to Cure Job Postings

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Washington State has taken a significant step for employers under its pay transparency law by giving employers a five-business-day grace period to correct violations in job postings and limiting the damages plaintiffs can...more

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Distinguish your Accounting Business in a Competitive Hiring Environment

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Accounting businesses need people to serve Clients and grow. Some will hire full or part-time team members, subcontract and/or offshore their work....more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your May To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially given the rapid pace at which the new administration has been moving on initiatives impacting the workplace and beyond. For the latest...more

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The whole job offer fiasco

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I have been an ERISA attorney since 1998. More than half my career now has been in my practice for 15 years this April. For about a three-year run from 2007-2010, I had three different jobs, and the whole process of working...more

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EEOC and DOJ Release Guidance on DEI and Workplace Discrimination

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On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Justice issued two technical assistance documents discussing how the agencies view and define Diversity, Equity and...more

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Germany’s Political Shift Could Bring Changes to Labor Law and Social Policy: Key Points for Employers

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Germany’s federal election last month signaled a shift in the country’s politics – and employers need to understand how this might soon impact them. The center-right Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union won...more

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Recruiting as a Competitive Advantage: Building a Talent Acquisition Strategy that Drives Business Growth

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In a world where talent is the new currency, businesses must think strategically about hiring. A robust talent acquisition strategy isn’t just an HR responsibility—it’s a game-changer for growth....more

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Employment Law Update: New Laws for 2025

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States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as...more

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Are You Ready for New Illinois Pay Transparency Rules? A Compliance Blueprint for Employers

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Illinois employers will soon be required to reveal salary information in job postings, thanks to a new law that will take effect on January 1. Amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act will require covered organizations to...more

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Further Updates on Maryland's New Pay Transparency Laws Effective October 1, 2024

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Read World Impact: Maryland recently enacted the Wage Range Transparency law, which went into effect on October 1, 2024. We previously provided a Legal Alert on this topic, however, the Maryland Department Labor has since...more

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Illinois Amends Temp Worker Law to Increase Business Obligations: 4 Things You Need to Know

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently agreed to amend the state’s groundbreaking temp worker law to increase obligations for businesses and create additional compliance requirements. The August 9 action officially amends...more

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[Webinar] 2024 Labor & Employment Law Virtual Update - September 18th, 8:30 am - 11:00 am ET

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It has been a particularly busy year on the labor and employment law front. To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address before year's end, we encourage you to...more

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Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Episode 22: Compensation Programs with Carrie Cavanaugh of Find Great People

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Filmed live at the annual Greenville SHRM meeting, hosts Tina and Keely welcome Carrie Cavanaugh of Find Great People, a talent acquisition and human resources consulting firm. Carrie shares why all employers should have...more

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Law Firms Can Keep Lateral Partners With Support at Work, Home

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How can law firms attract, integrate, and retain top talent across all levels while gaining a competitive advantage? This is the proverbial question that remains top of mind for recruiters and business development...more

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I’ll Gladly Pay You Tuesday for an Education Today

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One of the many elements of business ownership and management is attracting and retaining productive employees. Offering the right mix of employee benefits tailored to your employee population can play an important role in...more

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Taylor Swift’s New Album Is Almost Here: What Would Her Songs Be About If She Worked in Human Resources?

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When Taylor Swift revealed the track list for “The Tortured Poets Department” – a new album she’ll release on April 19 – fans immediately began theorizing about what might have inspired each song. While your #FPSwifties live...more

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[Hybrid Event] Employment & Employee Benefits Seminar - February 7th, Durham, NC

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Join us in person or virtually on Wednesday, February 7 for an All-Day Employment and Employee Benefits Seminar. You’ll hear from Poyner Spruill attorneys about trending topics in employment and employee benefits. We aim to...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your New Year To-Do List

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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

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[Webinar] Employment & Employee Benefits Law Update: Staying Compliant in 2024 - November 16th, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

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Join us on November 16, 2023, as Nossaman’s Allison Callaghan, Pavneet Singh Mac, Michelle McCarthy and Julia Botezatu discuss new California employment and employee benefits laws and regulations, as well as recent case law...more

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The Psychology Behind Retention and How to Fix It

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With a labor shortage that is not going away for at least the next two decades, the battle to hire and retain talent will remain in the headlines. Everyone has an opinion about why we have this shortage, why employees leave...more

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