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End of NY Legislative Session Leaves Employers Watching Key Workplace Bills

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New York’s two-year 2025-2026 legislative session hit its midpoint in June, with lawmakers wrapping up the first year by passing a slew of workplace-related bills that now await action from Governor Hochul. As federal labor...more

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New York Legislature Looking to Expand Restrictions on Severance Offers

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The New York legislature may soon pass the “No Severance Ultimatums Act,” which would require all employment severance agreements except those negotiated through collective bargaining to include (1) a 21-business day review...more

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New York Assembly Considering Bill To Create Consideration and Revocation Periods for All Severance Agreements

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New York employers should be aware of the potential need for changes to their separation agreements that would require consideration and revocation periods for all employees, regardless of age. The New York State Senate...more

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[Hybrid Event] Employment Law Symposium - January 18th, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST

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Please join us at our 2024 Employment Law Symposium. The afternoon program promises invaluable insights that will keep you and your talent team at the forefront of California employment law trends....more

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California’s New Restrictions on Severance Agreements, Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Agreements

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On October 7, 2021, Governor Newsom enacted SB 331 to put up additional restrictions on employers offering severance agreements and settling claims alleging harassment, discrimination or retaliation based on purported...more

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The Clock Is Ticking On Changes Required Now That The Governor Has Signed SB 75, Which Includes The Workplace Transparency Act

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On Friday, August 9, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed SB 75, as part of a massive overhaul of employment laws that were passed by the Legislature earlier this year, and which we summarized previously. While requirements...more

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Oregon Enacts Sweeping #MeToo Law

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On June 11, 2019, Governor Kate Brown signed into law the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act (SB 726), which will significantly impact all Oregon employers. The Act addresses concerns of the #MeToo movement by imposing strict...more

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Governor Brown Signs Several Pieces Of #MeToo Legislation Into Law, But Vetoes Others

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On September 30, 2018, for the final time during his tenure as Governor, Governor Jerry Brown acted on a series of bills passed by the legislature that would have far-reaching consequences for employers. Though employers can...more

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