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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your August 2025 To-Do List

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Here are the top ten items you should tackle in August, based on the latest workplace law developments and upcoming critical compliance dates...more

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How Will Federal Bills Eliminating Tax on Tips and Overtime Impact Employers?

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Tax breaks on overtime pay and tipped earnings passed the House on May 22, 2025, as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1). The tax deductions provided under the sprawling reconciliation bill would be temporary,...more

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Navigating New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act

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Last year, the New York Retail Worker Safety Act was signed into law. The Act will take effect on June 2, after which New York-based retail employers will be faced with new internal policy and training requirements for...more

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[Webinar] New Law Changes in Effect for Employers Hiring Minors - May 14th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST

With summer right around the corner, teenagers will soon be out of school—and out looking for a place to work. If you’re planning on hiring teenagers during the summer months and beyond, be sure you’re familiar with the...more

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To AI or Not to AI? The Use of AI in Employment Decisions

Even just a few years ago, the concept of using artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life was a novel, if somewhat intimidating, concept. But from Google’s AI overview to Microsoft’s Copilot, many of us use AI daily to...more

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Virginia Governor Youngkin Vetoes Workplace Violence Prevention Bill, HB 1919

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As previously reported, on March 7, 2025, the Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 1919 (HB 1919), which would have required large employers—those with 100 or more employees—to implement workplace violence prevention...more

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New Jersey Passes New Pay Transparency Law

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Starting June 1, 2025, employers with ten or more employees within the State of New Jersey will be required to include pay ranges in job postings and provide notice of promotional opportunities to current employees....more

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New York Amends the Retail Worker Safety Act

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After enacting the Retail Worker Safety Act (the Act) just last year, New York lawmakers passed a bill to amend the Act, which Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed into law...more

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Understanding ESTA: Key Provisions For Employers

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On February 21, 2025, the Michigan Legislature passed, and Governor Whitmer subsequently signed into law, an amendment to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). The new law significantly modifies administrative and financial...more

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Japan Introduces Changes to Child and Family Leave

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On 1 April 2025, several important amendments to Japan’s legislation on childcare leave, caregiver leave, and related measures will come into effect, with other provisions taking effect on 1 October....more

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Implementing NY’s Retail Worker Safety Act: A New Amendment Means Changes for Employers of All Sizes

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Under the recent amendment to the New York Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA), retail employers have until June 2, 2025, to implement workplace violence prevention programs. Along with modifying the effective date, the amendment...more

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Michigan Employers Required to Provide Paid Sick Time Beginning February 21, 2025

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Effective February 21, 2025, all Michigan employers will be required to provide employees with paid sick time under the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). The ESTA replaces the current rules under the Michigan Paid Medical Leave...more

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Navigating Joint Employment: A Renewed Push to Implement a More Employer-Friendly Standard

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With a Republican-controlled Congress and White House, business lobbyists are seizing the opportunity to push for permanent clarity on the issue of joint employment. The International Franchise Association (IFA) is advocating...more

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PEO Reporting Requirements Update

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PEOs operating in New Jersey should be aware that S2357 was signed into law in November 2022 as P.L. 2022, c. 120 (“the Act”).The Act went into effect on July 31, 2023. While the Act has not yet changed the reporting...more

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Understanding New York State's Paid Prenatal Leave Mandate

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Paid Prenatal Leave is defined as, “leave taken for the health care services received by an employee during their pregnancy or related to such pregnancy, including physical examinations, medical procedures, monitoring and...more

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Illinois Eliminates Subminimum Wages for Disabled Employees

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On January 21, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Dignity in Pay Act (HB793) into law. The Dignity in Pay Act mandates that subminimum wage authorizations otherwise authorized under federal law be phased out and completely...more

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New York State’s Fashion Workers Act Effective Summer 2025

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Governor Hochul signed legislation titled the “New York State Fashion Workers Act” (the “Act”), which has a widespread impact on the modeling industry as it relates to compensation, contractual restrictions, and other...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your December 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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Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect July 1

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As we reach the midyear point, we’re rounding up the new workplace laws that will take effect on July 1. With so many laws about to kick in, it can be hard to keep track of it all. Here’s a guide to some of the federal,...more

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July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report

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Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report!  As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law...more

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5 Practical Employment Tips You Need to Know for 2024

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2023 was a seismic year for the employment landscape, with changes to state and federal laws that touch on hiring, firing, and just about everything in between. Members of Fenwick’s employment group recently walked through...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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SuperVision - Labor & Employment Insights, Issue 3, October 2023

New Business Reporting Obligations for Employers: Beneficial Ownership Information Under the Corporate Transparency Act - Effective January 1, 2024, most legal entities incorporated, organized, or registered to do business...more

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Workplace Law Update: 22 Essential Items on Your August 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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DOL Issues Guidance on PUMP Act for Nursing Workers

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2023-2 on May 17, 2023, to provide guidance to its field staff regarding enforcement of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act...more

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