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City of Los Angeles Hotel Workers’ Minimum Wage Increase Put on Hold

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The City of Los Angeles has put the minimum wage increase for hotel workers on hold. Certain provisions were to take effect on July 1, 2025. This decision comes after a referendum petition against the ordinance was filed...more

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Washington, DC Pauses Upcoming Increase to the Tipped Minimum Wage

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The District of Columbia passed emergency legislation on June 3, 2025 that paused an increase to the tipped minimum wage from $10 per hour to $12 per hour, which was originally set to take effect on July 1, 2025. At least for...more

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Employment Law Update: Staying Compliant in 2025

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On December 17, 2024, Allison Callaghan, Pavneet Singh Mac, Julia Botezatu and Varand Nikolaian discussed significant new laws and recent case developments affecting employers in California. During this complimentary...more

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Alaska Ushers in Increased Minimum Wage and Guaranteed Sick Leave

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Voters in Alaska approved Ballot Measure 1, which will boost Alaska’s minimum wage and provide guaranteed sick leave to workers. First, Ballot Measure 1 increases Alaska’s minimum wage to $13.00 per hour, effective July 1,...more

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San Diego County Adds Local Restrictions for Covered Employers to Comply with in Addition to California’s Fair Chance Act

Many employers are already familiar with California’s Fair Chance Act (“FCA”), which went into effect in 2018 and governs how employers may consider an applicant’s criminal history in hiring decisions. Effective October 10,...more

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2024 California Labor, Employment, and Independent Contractor Legislative Update

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With the 2024 California legislative year closed, it is once again time to summarize the new legislation that will affect businesses operating within California and highlight relevant action items related to this legislation....more

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PAGA Reimagined: A New Chapter for California’s Employers and Employees

On June 18, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced a tentative deal to reform a number of aspects of California’s Private Attorneys...more

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Washington’s Amended Non-Compete Law Creates New Considerations for Employers

Washington Governor Jay Inslee recently signed Senate Bill 5935 into law, amending and expanding Washington’s statute restricting the enforceability of noncompetition covenants (Revised Code of Washington 49.2). The amended...more

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Washington State Tightens Noncompete Restrictions

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Washington state businesses that have noncompetition agreements with employees or independent contractors will be subject to new requirements under the latest amendment to the state’s noncompetition law beginning June 6,...more

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Utah Enacts H.B. 55, Impacting the Use of Confidentiality Clauses in Employment Settlement Agreements

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On March 13, 2024, Governor Spencer Cox signed House Bill (H.B.) 55 into law, making Utah the latest state to restrict the use of certain nondisclosure and non-disparagement agreements relating to sexual assault or sexual...more

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Wisconsin Signs Earned Wage Access Bill into Law

On March 21, Wisconsin enacted into law Assembly Bill 574, positioning it as the third state, following Nevada and Missouri, to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for earned wages access (EWA) services and...more

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New Year, New Employment Laws in the Pacific Northwest

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It is a new year, which means new employment laws for employers in the Pacific Northwest. The following is a brief overview of significant new laws and changes for Washington and Oregon employers (all effective January 1,...more

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New York State Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect January 1, 2024

This is a reminder that the New York State Minimum Wage Increase has gone into effect. Governor Hochul signed Senate Bill S4006C into law on May 3, 2023, increasing New York’s minimum wage in annual increments beginning...more

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24 Employment Law Updates for the New Year

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Many state and local government employment laws go into effect on January 1, 2024.  Here is a non-exhaustive list of 24 employment law updates to ring in the New Year...more

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A Summary of New Laws Coming for California Employers in 2024

In 2023, California has adopted several new employment laws either introducing new employee protections or codifying existing practices into state law. With these changes, employers will need to examine and adjust some of...more

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New York State Limits Remedies for Breach of Nondisclosure Provisions in Settlement Agreements

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On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law—which is effective immediately—banning clauses in agreements settling discrimination, retaliation, or harassment claims from requiring a complainant to pay...more

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Time to Prepare for the New Year: Illinois’ Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Law Goes into Effect in 2024

Beginning on January 1, 2024, pursuant to House Bill 2068, Illinois employers located across thirty-eight (38) counties and townships will be required to provide employees with a “pre-tax commuter benefit.” This is one of a...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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New York Bans Employers From Requiring Disclosure of Personal Social Media Login Credentials

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law bill A.836 on September 14, 2023, prohibiting employers from requesting or requiring employees or job applicants to disclose the login credentials for their personal social media...more

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Held Captive No More: New York Enacts Legislation Prohibiting Mandatory Meetings Regarding Employers’ Political (But Really Union)...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On September 6, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law legislation that, effective immediately, prohibits employers from disciplining employees who refuse to participate in meetings concerning...more

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Beyond Appearances: New York City Enacts Legislation Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Height and/or Weight

On May 26, 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed into law an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) that bans employment discrimination on the basis of an individual’s height and/or weight. The...more

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Time for Employers to Modify Minnesota Protective Covenant Templates

For those employers who have not yet modified their Minnesota employment and non-compete templates, the time is now. Pursuant to MN SF 3035, as of July 1, 2023, Minnesota employers are prohibited from entering into...more

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Illinois Expands Rights and Remedies for Temporary Workers

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Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law HB 2862 (Amendment) on August 4, 2023, which amends the Illinois Day and Labor Services Act (Act) by adding new equal pay obligations and safety and training requirements for employers...more

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Minnesota Prohibits Post-Employment Noncompetes

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On May 24, 2023, the state of Minnesota enacted a labor bill (SF 3035) that prohibits employers’ use of noncompetes, effective July 1, 2023. The ban does not apply retroactively to noncompetes signed prior to July 1, 2023....more

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New York May Soon Ban Use of Non-Compete Agreements

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On June 20, 2023, the New York State Assembly passed bill A01278 (the “Bill”), which, if it goes into effect, will ban the use of new employee non-compete agreements in New York. The New York State Senate already passed the...more

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