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Adapter la gestion de l’emploi en contexte d’imprévisibilité économique

Dans un contexte économique imprévisible, les employeurs sont appelés à prendre des décisions complexes en matière de gestion des ressources humaines et à faire preuve d’agilité. Qu’il s’agisse d’une mise à pied, d’un...more

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Detail Matters: Recent Court Decision Finds Insufficient Information Limits Employer Reliance on WARN Exceptions

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A federal bankruptcy court held that an employer cannot rely on the “unforeseeable business circumstances” or “faltering company” exceptions to the federal Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification (WARN) Act’s 60-day advance...more

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Private Equity Firm's De Facto Control Over Employer May Lead to Liability Over Termination Notices

As with many federal labor laws, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act imposes obligations on employers. In most situations, the employer is the entity listed on the employees’ W-2. However, in some...more

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Legal Considerations When Downsizing Your Workforce

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With a weakening economy, many employers are now facing tough cost reduction decisions, which include possible separation of employees. Once it is decided to implement a reduction in force, the employer must make a further...more

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The 12 Days of California Labor & Employment – Day 10 "Additional WARN Act Requirements"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this tenth day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

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Frequently Asked WARN Act Notice Questions

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The WARN Act requires businesses to give employees notice of a large-scale layoff. Who receives the notice and when can be confusing. Here are three common questions about WARN notices....more

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Our Employment Law team reviews interesting recent case law

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News from our Employment Law team on: several rulings of the Court of Cassation specifying (i) the possible sequencing of a reorganization project involving the implementation of a PSE (ii) the conciliation between a PSE and...more

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Notre équipe en Droit Social revient sur plusieurs jurisprudences récentes

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Actualités de notre équipe en Droit Social sur : plusieurs arrêts de la Cour de cassation précisant (i) le séquencement possible d’un projet de réorganisation impliquant la mise en œuvre d’un PSE (ii) la conciliation entre...more

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Can Discharging Remote Workers Trigger the WARN Act at a ‘Single Site of Employment’?

To say that COVID-19 has presented numerous challenges to employers would certainly be an understatement. One of the changes and challenges that has entered the workforce is the proliferation of work-from-home arrangements. ...more

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July is the New January: A Post-Pandemic Look at Emerging Labor and Employment Law Trends

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The pandemic seems not to have slowed down state and local lawmakers.  Indeed, over 100 new labor and employment laws and ordinances are scheduled to take effect between July 1, 2021 and November 1, 2021. Notably, while some...more

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California requires employers in certain industries to rehire employees laid-off due to COVID-19

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On April 16, 2021 Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 93, which requires employers in certain industries to offer laid-off employees due to COVID-19 all job positions that become available for which the employee is...more

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New California Legislation Requires Businesses to Rehire Employees Laid Off During the Pandemic

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On April 16, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill No. 93 (SB 93) – a “rehiring and retention” law. SB 93 creates new Labor Code section 2810.8, which requires certain hospitality businesses to rehire...more

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Dear Littler: How do we Determine Where Remote Employees “Work” for WARN Act Purposes?

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Dear Littler: We are planning a layoff that will involve many of our employees who are working remotely during the pandemic.  How do we decide who works at a particular location for WARN counting purposes?...more

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New Jersey Minimum Wage Set to Increase - and Don’t Forget About CEPA, Gender Equity Notices & NJ WARN

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The minimum wage will increase for New Jersey employers effective January 1, 2021.  It is also that time of year when we remind our clients with operations in New Jersey of their obligation to distribute...more

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New York Amends State WARN Law

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Effective November 11, 2020, New York amended its Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“NY WARN Act”) by expanding the government entities that must receive notice of a NY WARN Act triggering event, such as a...more

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Warning to New York Employers: The NY WARN Act Now Requires WARN Notices be Sent to Additional Governmental Recipients

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On November 11, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law Assembly Bill A10674a. The legislation, which took effect immediately, amended the New York Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by substantially...more

Proskauer - Labor Relations Update

No Reasonable Expectation of Recall? No Election: Board Cancels Union Election at Casino Closed During COVID-19

The National Labor Relations Board recently cancelled a union election at a Las Vegas casino that suspended its operations and laid off employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In NP Texas LLC d/b/a Texas Station Gambling Hall...more

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Employers Must Vigilantly Evaluate WARN Obligations As Pandemic Continues

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American employers are in their fifth month of dealing with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Government limitations aimed at minimizing the spread of the virus and drops in product demand due to the coronavirus...more

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[Webinar] Employment Laws: Understanding Your Rights and Obligations as a Cannabis Employer - June 16th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Cannabis businesses are subject to both state and federal employment laws and regulations. The past few months have brought a landslide of new legislation, guidance, and orders from our federal, state and local governments...more

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NYC Council Considers Legislation to End At-Will Employment in the Fast Food Industry

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The New York City Council has proposed additional legislation that would have a major impact on businesses falling within the broad definition of “fast food establishments” and has scheduled a hearing on the bills for...more

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WPI State of the States: New Year, New Legislative Trends

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The year 2020 is already shaping up to be quite active on the employment law front, and a quarter of U.S. states have yet to convene their 2020 legislative sessions. In January, over 800 labor and employment-related bills,...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick's 101- Legal Q&A | Termination Of Employment

In Germany, employees enjoy rather strong protection against termination of employment. Additionally, there are some form requirements employers must observe. This Q&A two pager gives a basic overview of the termination...more

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“WARN”ing to New Jersey Employers: NJ WARN Act Dramatically Expanded

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Last week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an amendment to the New Jersey WARN Act, dramatically expanding the Act’s reach.  Effective July 19, 2020, the amendment makes the Act one of the most stringent state WARN...more

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Slate of N.J. Laws Require Severance Pay in Mass Layoffs and Increased Penalties for Worker Misclassification

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January 2020 was a busy month for New Jersey’s executive branch. Governor Phil Murphy signed into law at least five workplace-related bills, one of which revised the New Jersey mini-WARN Act, one granting state regulators...more

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