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2025 Legislative Developments Affecting Washington Employers

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Washington employers face a wave of new workplace legislation, some of which recently became effective and some that will begin in 2026 and beyond. These new or modified laws address a broad range of topics, many of which...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

[Webinar] New California Employment Laws and Developments for 2024 - November 28th, 9:30 am - 11:00 am PT

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Join us for an in-depth complimentary webinar on November 28, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time), presented by CDF Partners Mark S. Spring and Desiree J. Ho. This “Year in Review” webinar will cover 2023’s new...more

Holland & Hart LLP

Shifting Landscape: New Laws Significantly Impact Colorado Employers

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During this legislative session, Colorado enacted more protections for employees in the workplace, including redefining what constitutes unlawful harassment, restricting confidentiality agreements, expanding the ability to...more

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Nondisclosure Provisions in Maine: Are Your Agreements Compliant?

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In late 2022, a new Maine law took effect restricting the use and reach of nondisclosure provisions in Maine employment agreements. The new law, Nondisclosure Agreements in Employment, 26 M.R.S. § 599-C, is one of the most...more

Hogan Lovells

NJ Law Against Discrimination does not bar non-disparagement clauses

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In 2019, in response to #MeToo, New Jersey amended its Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to ban from employment contracts or settlement agreements provisions intended to conceal the details of discrimination, retaliation, or...more

Miller Nash LLP

Oregon Limits Settlement Agreement Terms Where Discrimination Alleged

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Like Washington, Oregon now prohibits what used to be common terms in many employment dispute settlements. In particular, under a relatively new amendment to Oregon law, employers cannot insist that a nondisclosure,...more

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The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 5: Harassment and Discrimination Allegations - No More Shush

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this fifth day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

Fisher Phillips

The Top 15 Workplace Law Stories from October 2021

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

Payne & Fears

California Enacts the “Silenced No More Act,” Placing New Restrictions on Settlement and Separation Agreements

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On Oct. 7, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law SB 331, or the “Silenced No More Act,” which updates existing laws to place new restrictions on nondisclosure and non-disparagement provisions in agreements with employees and...more

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Silencing hush provisions - CA non-disclosure ban extends to all types of unlawful workplace conduct

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On October 7, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the “Silenced No More Act,” which prohibits non-disclosure agreements relating to all types of workplace harassment....more

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The 12 Days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 4: No-Rehire Provision Now Includes One More Exception

In the spirit of the season—and keeping some semblance of normal—we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this fourth day of the...more

Littler

Legislative Highlights for Oregon Employers in 2020

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Oregon’s active 2019 legislative session has prompted the need for several policy and handbook updates for employers doing business in Oregon.  This Insight provides an overview of the most notable recent employment law...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Reminder: New California Employment Laws Going Into Effect January 1, 2020

• Numerous new California laws going into effect on January 1, 2020, will impact employers and employees. • The most significant laws include a new employee classification law, extension of the statute of limitations for...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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Amendments to State Human Rights Law Will Impact New York Companies

• Amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) lower the bar for employees and individual nonemployees pursuing discrimination and harassment claims. • In several respects, the amendments align the NYSHRL...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

SB 75: NEW Anti-Harassment Law – A Serious Game Changer For Illinois Employers

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MAJOR CHANGES TO ILLINOIS EMPLOYMENT LAWS: NEW MANDATORY SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING, REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS, & SEVERAL OTHER MANDATES....more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Avalanche of New Laws Create Additional Requirements for Illinois Employers

Illinois employers must be cognizant of new Illinois laws including bans on salary history inquiries, restrictions on artificial intelligence interview programs, mandatory sexual harassment prevention training, limitations on...more

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Oregon Enacts Sweeping #MeToo Law

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

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Big Trouble In New York State: Legislation Would Further Expand Sexual Harassment And Other Discrimination Laws

In 2018, New York State and New York City lawmakers toughened their sexual harassment laws. But New York State lawmakers were not done. A few days ago, they passed a bill that would dramatically expand existing sexual...more

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New York Lawmakers Pass Game-Changing Reforms to State Discrimination Laws

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Still grappling with the expansive sexual harassment reforms passed last year, New York businesses and employers will soon need to manage through yet another expansive suite of amendments that will continue the state’s...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

New Oregon Workplace Fairness Act Brings Sweeping Changes for Employers

One of the most highly anticipated new Oregon laws for employers was signed into law on June 11, 2019, and will go into effect in the fall of 2019. It brings sweeping changes for all companies with Oregon employees. ...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

[Webinar] What You Don't Know Might Hurt You: New 2019 Oregon Employment Laws - June 25th, 10:00am PT

The Oregon legislature is considering very significant changes to Oregon employment laws in 2019 – there are more than 60 new laws proposed that, if enacted, will directly impact your employment practices....more

White and Williams LLP

New Amendment to NJ Law Against Discrimination Renders Common Employment Agreement Provisions Unenforceable

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New Jersey employers should take note of a newly enacted amendment to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) that directly impacts employment agreements and settlement agreements of discrimination claims. The...more

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Ringing in the New Laws: 2019 California Employment Roundup

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As 2018 draws to a close, California employers have a busy new year ahead of them with expanded legal obligations. SB 1300 – Sexual Harassment Omnibus Bill—Under SB 1300, employers may now be held responsible for the acts...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

#MeToo Changes the Face of Sexual Harassment Litigation for Employers

With the rise of the #MeToo movement, companies have been forced to re-examine how they litigate and settle allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace. Specifically, companies are facing increasing criticism if they...more

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