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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (3/24)

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Illinois bill improving drinking water quality signed into law- “Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to enhance the quality of public drinking water in Illinois. This law will require the Illinois Environmental...more

Butler Snow LLP

Second Injunction Issued on H-1B Rule Changes as DOL Releases Plan to Address Wage Level Issues

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Another court has issued an injunction against the enforcement of the Trump administration’s H-1B policies that would raise minimum salary requirements for foreign professionals. In a legal challenge from various technology...more

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Trump Administration Issues Guidelines on “Opening up America Again"

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On April 16, 2020, the Trump Administration issued Guidelines entitled “Opening Up America Again” to help ease the Nation’s economy into reactivity and recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. ...more

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Increased Regulations for Employers, Among Philadelphia City Council’s Agenda

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In advance of their first official meeting of 2020, members of Philadelphia City Council outlined their legislative priorities, and several say they intend to introduce legislation to increase protections for employees....more

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Time Is Money: A Quick Wage-Hour Tip on … State Salary Thresholds for Certain Exempt Employees

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After a false start three years ago, the federal Department of Labor (“DOL”) will finally be rolling out an increased minimum salary threshold for employees qualifying under the “white collar” exemptions. The increase in the...more

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Top 10 Things Employers Need To Know About Midterm Election Results

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As many predicted, Democrats recaptured the House for the first time in eight years in yesterday’s midterm elections, while Republicans retained and strengthened their grip on the Senate. That will lead to a dynamic in...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

2018 Employment Law Predictions for Manufacturers

As has been our tradition, January is the time to predict the big developments in the coming year that will impact manufacturers. In January 2017, notwithstanding my “Lawyer’s Shrug,” I predicted Congress was unlikely to...more

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Federal Paid Leave Proposal Introduced In Congress - Workflex In The 21st Century Act Would Solve Local Law Patchwork Problem

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If a proposal introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday were to pass Congress and be signed into law by President Trump, the country’s employers would find themselves facing the first-ever federal paid leave...more

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It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over – California Bill Would Increase Overtime Exemption Salary Threshold

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Employers nationwide breathed a collective sigh of relief when a federal district court judge in Texas enjoined the U.S. Department of Labor’s (USDOL’s) implementation of new minimum salary threshold requirements for the...more

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"Trump Expected to Alter Labor Laws, Policies"

Editor’s note: This article was updated on February 1, 2017, to reflect new developments. While President Donald Trump has not discussed in detail how he plans to address labor and employment issues, he likely will...more

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What Will Happen When the Smoke Clears? Post-Election HR Strategies for 2017 and Beyond

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The long and contentious presidential campaign is over. So, now what? What does President-elect Trump’s victory mean for employers?...more

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Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House

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Under the Dome 2016 Maine Election Edition - It’s been a very busy and active campaign season in Maine, with candidates for federal offices and all Maine legislative seats, plus six ballot questions. We thought it timely...more

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