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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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3 New Laws for Virginia Employers Went Into Effect on July 1: Are You Prepared?

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July 1 marked the effective date for three new laws that will create new rights for workers and new obligations for employers in Virginia: - Expansion of Non-Compete Ban – Virginia employers are now prohibited from...more

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New Illinois Child Labor Law Brings Enhanced Workplace Rules for Minors Under 16

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On July 30, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law S.B. 3646 (the “Act”), repealing the state’s prior child labor law, and replacing it with the “Child Labor Law of 2024.” The stated intent of the Act is to “safeguard all...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your June 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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School’s Out for the Summer: Ensuring Compliance when Employing Minors in Pennsylvania

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As summer quickly approaches and businesses in Pennsylvania continue to seek applicants to fill vacancies in their workforce, employers are becoming more reliant on employees under the age of majority, or minors. Many...more

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Get Set for Summer: 8 Things Hospitality Employers Should Know About Hiring Teens this Season

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Many employers in the hospitality industry are ramping up their hiring efforts as they get ready for their busiest season. Whether you’re operating a restaurant, hotel, swim club, tourist attraction, or other business that’s...more

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New Florida Law Relaxes Work Restrictions for Older Teens: 5 Considerations for Employers

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The Florida Legislature just passed a bill to loosen existing work restrictions for minors who are at least 16 years old. Governor DeSantis signed the bill on March 22, and it will take effect on July 1. You should note that...more

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Child Labor Law Penalties on the Rise – Employers Face Various Avenues to Increased Exposure

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Child labor laws remain fertile ground for government enforcement as evaluate key issues for 2024. Late last year, the Wage Hour Division released guidance for new processes to assess greater penalties...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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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

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Navigating Federal and State Youth Labor Laws

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With the summer job season in full swing, young people under the age of 18 are seeking employment opportunities while school is not in session. What employers may not be aware of is that 2023 has already seen increased focus...more

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Employing Minors in Tennessee – FAQs for Employers

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With the labor shortage, you may have started considering expanding your applicant pool to groups of potential employees you had not previously considered, like minors. Even if you have not yet considered hiring minors, you...more

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Hiring workers under age 18 for the summer?

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With staffing shortages an ongoing issue and students out of school, many employers have looked to hiring minors for the summer. If that includes you, you need to familiarize yourself with the unique federal and state labor...more

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Youth workers in Iowa

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Even though we haven’t finished the Drake Relays and most likely have at least one more blizzard in our future, employers are thinking about when school ends and potentially hiring youth workers in Iowa. Employers who hire a...more

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Who-When-What: State Law Basics on Summer Hiring

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Here we are - the school year is coming to a close and you are eager to get your business staffed with forward-thinking, millennial summer hires. Don’t move too fast though, because in addition to the federal Fair Labor...more

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