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A WARNing for Maryland Employers: Mandatory Notice Requirements for Mass Layoffs or RIFs Are Now in Effect!

According to the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL), employers must now comply with the Maryland Economic Stabilization Act, which requires employers to provide notice of mass layoffs or reductions in force (RIFs) in certain...more

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Artificial Intelligence in Employment: 2025 Regulatory Update

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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into employment decision-making processes for organizations continues to accelerate, as does the evolution of the legal and regulatory environment. This post provides...more

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Coming Soon: Changes to State Noncompete Laws in Virginia, Arkansas, and Wyoming

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Noncompete provisions continue to be governed by a constantly changing patchwork of state level legislation. In general, recent laws tend to limit their use among low wage earners or individuals in certain professions, such...more

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Virginia Strengthens Ban on Non-Competes for “Low-Wage Employees”

On March 24, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Younkin signed into law S.B. 1218, which amended Virginia’s non-compete law to expand the definition of “low-wage employees” with whom employers may not enter into non-competition...more

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State Wage Increases to Ring in the New Year (2025)

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As 2024 comes to a close, employers should be aware of the hourly minimum wage rate increases set to take effect in various jurisdictions on January 1, 2025. 21 states and 48 local jurisdictions will “ring in” the New Year...more

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2024 California Labor, Employment, and Independent Contractor Legislative Update

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With the 2024 California legislative year closed, it is once again time to summarize the new legislation that will affect businesses operating within California and highlight relevant action items related to this legislation....more

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Employment Law Update 2024: New Employment Laws for the New Year

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The federal government, states, counties, and cities were active again this year passing workplace legislation intended for the most part to protect employees, creating new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s...more

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California’s New Background Check Regulations: 10 Frequently Asked Questions

California has implemented new regulations, effective October 1, 2023, that significantly change the employer criminal background check process for California applicants and employees. The following answers to ten frequently...more

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New York State’s Salary Transparency Law Takes Effect September 17, 2023

The time has come – New York employers are reminded that a statewide salary transparency law goes into effect on September 17, 2023. While many employers in New York City, Westchester County, the City of Ithaca and Albany...more

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New York City delays enforcement of law on artificial intelligence in employment decisions

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New York City’s new law concerning artificial intelligence in employment decisions will still go into effect on January 1, 2023, but enforcement has been delayed until April 15, 2023. NYC employers subject to the law should...more

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Are You Ready for 2021? Update on New Laws for California Employers

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In preparation for 2021, California employers have an abundance of new laws to decipher and comply with. Below are the highlights curated by our Employment Law Group. AB 685 CREATES NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING...more

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