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Germany’s New Coalition Agreement Impacts Labor Law and Social Policy: 10 Key Takeaways for Employers

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Germany’s recent federal election signaled a shift in the country’s politics – and employers will surely feel the impact. The center-right Christian Democratic Union and its sister party, the Christian Social Union, won the...more

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President Trump Makes Two Big Changes to NLRB – One Expected, One Unprecedented

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Late Monday night, President Trump made two major changes to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), both of which will cause a major shift in the political leanings of the NLRB and one that may substantially impact the...more

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Recreational Adult Use of Marijuana Was Approved By Ohio Voters This Week: What Does This Mean for Ohio Employers?

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Earlier this week, Ohio voters decided Issue 2, voting to enact Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3780, effective December 7, 2023. Chapter 3780 authorizes and regulates the recreational use of cannabis by adults over twenty-one...more

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Sexual Harassment Complainants Guaranteed Their Day in Court – Employers Beware the Implications

Since the onset of the #MeToo movement, allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace are frequently spotlighted in the news and on social media. Still, many claims between employers and employees are resolved outside of...more

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February 2021: The Top 17 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

The Impact of the 2020 Election on Labor & Employment Law

Presented by Cohen Seglias attorneys Jonathan Landesman and Marc B. Cytryn on December 17, 2020. President-elect Joseph Biden campaigned on a robust platform of labor and employment law reform. However, how much of this...more

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Slamming the door on 2020 and looking ahead to 2021

Join us as we count down and recap some of the big developments in 2020, impart some critical public service announcements, and share a few predictions about what 2021 may hold for employers! This podcast is made available...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] The Impact of the 2020 Election on Labor & Employment Law - December 17th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

President-Elect Joseph Biden campaigned on a robust platform of labor and employment law reform. However, how much of this agenda is attainable if Republicans retain the Senate, and if enacted, how will that agenda impact...more

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Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Ban Race Discrimination Based on Hair Texture, Type, and Styles

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First of Many Anticipated Employment Changes in Virginia, Including Expanded Coverage and Remedies for the Virginia Human Right Act and Minimum Wage Increases....more

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It’s All-AB-5, All-The-Time, As The California Legislature Returns

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After reviewing the 2,203 pieces of proposed legislation introduced in the California legislature by the February 21 deadline, it’s obvious that one issue will dominate debate in the 2020 session: the continued fallout from...more

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Illinois Employers Are Due for a Check-Up: 2020 Paid Sick Leave Updates

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As “Super Sick Monday” approaches, employers will review their sick leave policies and procedures to ensure that operations are not “sacked” by excessive absenteeism the day after the Super Bowl, and that an enforcement...more

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Increased Regulations for Employers, Among Philadelphia City Council’s Agenda

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In advance of their first official meeting of 2020, members of Philadelphia City Council outlined their legislative priorities, and several say they intend to introduce legislation to increase protections for employees....more

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Employment Law Now: IV-51 - A New 2020 Vision

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In this first new episode of 2020 (Season 4), we look at the 15 hot topics your company should have on your list to think about....more

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Employment Law This Week®: Recalibrating Federal Agencies, Marijuana Legalization, the Changing Nature of Work - Monthly Rundown

This Employment Law This Week® Monthly Rundown discusses the most important developments for employers heading into January 2020. The episode includes: 1. The Recalibration of Federal Agencies The year 2019 was the year of...more

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Florida Senator Introduces Bill Providing Broad Employment Protections to Medical Marijuana Users

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On November 18, 2019, Florida Senator Lori Berman (D) introduced Senate Bill 962, which proposes to provide job applicants and employees who use medical marijuana various protections in employment....more

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New York City Amends Human Rights Law to Extend Protections to Freelancers and Independent Contractors

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In recent years both New York State and New York City have actively amended their anti-discrimination laws to expand worker protections.  For example, both the state and city have passed laws requiring most employers to...more

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