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New Hampshire’s New “Guns at Work” Law: What Employers Need to Know

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New Hampshire has recently made headlines with its new statute allowing employees to bring firearms to work in certain circumstances, which became effective on January 1, 2025. The law, signed by Governor Chris Sununu, allows...more

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California Broadens Restrictions on Noncompete Agreements, Imposes Civil Liability

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Effective January 1, 2024, California will impose civil liability for employers who (1) enter into a contract that includes a noncompete agreement, and (2) attempt to enforce a noncompete agreement — regardless of where and...more

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New Texas Law Shields Businesses From COVID-19 Liability

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On June 14, 2021, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law SB 6, a bill granting retroactive civil liability protections for large and small businesses, and a variety of health care providers and first responders subjected to...more

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COVID Changes to Iowa Law

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For many people, 2020 was a bit of a blur with a combination dumpster fire and nightmare. CEOs, CFOs, HR, and attorneys were all learning law on the fly as proclamations, suggestions, guidance, and eventually bills and...more

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Wisconsin Legislature Passes Bill Shielding Employers from Liability for COVID-19 Claims - Updated February 2021

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On February 23, 2021, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a bill with veto-proof majorities in both chambers that would shield employers from civil liability for “any act or failure to act resulting in or relating to a...more

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Indiana Businesses Are Now Protected From COVID-19 Liability – But What About Employment Claims?

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At the beginning of its 2021 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly vowed to fast track a bill to provide civil tort immunity to businesses for damages arising on their premises from COVID-19. On February 15, less...more

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Michigan Grants Business and Worker Protections Related to COVID-19

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On October 22, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed multiple bills that protect Michigan employers that are in compliance with COVID-19-related laws, including agency orders, and protect workers who do not report to work because...more

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Oklahoma law offers shield against COVID-19 lawsuits

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Concerns that clients, customers or business associates could sue them over claims they were exposed to COVID-19 have made some businesses reluctant to reopen. We have already seen lawsuits filed against retail stores and...more

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