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The majority of a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has upheld a finding that a medical staffing agency misclassified approximately 1,100 nurses as independent contractors and owed them...more
The past year has brought significant changes to employment laws across Canada, with major legislative updates in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and at the federal level. With more changes set to come into force,...more
On February 14, 2025, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Acting General Counsel William B. Cowen rescinded a series of memoranda issued by his predecessor, Jennifer Abruzzo, including regarding remedies, rights of college...more
The right to a minimum wage sufficient to meet the basic needs of workers is enshrined in the Mexican Constitution. Minimum wages in the country are set on a daily basis, ensuring workers receive a set amount for each day...more
In a case of first impression, the Washington Supreme Court interpreted Washington law regarding noncompete agreements to broadly protect employees who earn less than twice the state minimum wage from unreasonable...more
A number of employment law reforms and requirements are hitting Australian operations over the next several months. Laws governing wage theft, the right to disconnect, shut-down notices, privacy, sexual harassment, and...more
Mexico's Home Office Standard is reshaping the future of remote work. This essential regulation sets clear guidelines for employers and employees, ensuring a safe, equitable, and productive work environment. Learn how it...more
The third quarter of 2023 has been pretty exciting as far as employment lawyers are concerned. Substantial regulations have been proposed and the pressure from federal agencies continues to rise. We will talk about some of...more
DC employers will no longer be able to take adverse action against employees for certain cannabis use. The new rules are part of the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act, which was passed by the DC Council then...more
Los Angeles, California recently joined San Francisco and Emeryville, California; New York City; Philadelphia; Chicago; Seattle; Euless, Texas; and Oregon as jurisdictions that have enacted “fair workweek” legislation. The...more
In an Advice Memorandum released on May 25, 2022, NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo laid out a blueprint for changes she’d like made to Board precedent concerning union representatives’ access to employer property. At...more
With Congress failing to make the organizing process easier for unions, the NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo is now asking the Board to require employers to recognize unions without a secret ballot election. As...more
As Election Day (November 3, 2020) nears, it is important for employers to be aware of their legal obligations relating to their employees’ right to vote. Below is a chart showing key provisions of the laws of the 50 states...more
As the coronavirus situation continues to evolve, so do companies’ and governments’ approaches to monitoring and helping avoid the spread of the virus. The intensity and anxiety over this issue is extremely high in Asia,...more
At the end of 2019, courts in the UK decided that ethical veganism is a protected philosophical belief under discrimination legislation. This decision has led to very strong opinions from lawyers, the public and the press as...more
The United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) is noteworthy for its novel “facility specific rapid response labor mechanism” (the Rapid Response Mechanism or Mechanism). The Mechanism permits the United States or...more
Changes to New York state law that prohibit employer inquiries into the salary history of applicants and employees took effect on January 6, 2020. Recently, the New York Department of Labor released a series of Frequently...more
In 2016, Pennsylvania enacted its “Medical Marijuana Act” (MMA), which permits individuals suffering from certain conditions to use marijuana for medicinal use. Several provisions in the MMA impact employers. For instance,...more
New York has become the most progressive State in the nation when it comes to protecting workers against harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the job. In the last two years, New York has made it much easier for any...more
The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557, revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not eliminate employer liabilities. ...more
As the year draws to a close, employers are assessing the next wave of labor and employment laws and regulations they will face in 2020 and beyond. Most new laws taking effect at the end of 2019 and throughout 2020 are at the...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: A new decision reinforces that the National Labor Relations Board will invalidate arbitration agreements that explicitly, or when reasonably interpreted, prohibit filing administrative charges....more
On August 1, 2019, just a day prior to his resignation as Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló signed into law Act No. 83 of August 1, 2019 (“Act 83” or “the Act”), a very detailed leave statute applicable to public and...more
On June 27, 2019, Governor Gavin Newson (D) signed Senate Bill (SB) 83, which, beginning on July 1, 2020, will extend from six to eight weeks the maximum duration of paid family leave (PFL) benefits individuals may receive...more
While some races remain undecided, it is clear at this point that Democrats will control the U.S. House of Representatives in the next Congress. ...more