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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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Doing Business in California: A Guide for Employers - 2024

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The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth largest economy (moving toward fourth) and a market of more than 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more

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Minnesota Legislature Passes Significant Employee Leave Laws

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Minnesota is now the 12th state to adopt a statewide program providing compensation to employees during family and medical leaves. It also joined the over 40 state and local jurisdictions mandating employer paid sick leave....more

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New Laws for New York Employers in a New Year: What You Need to Know as 2023 Unfolds

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After a few years of rapid and expansive change to New York’s workplace laws, involving adjustments to workplace safety, employee pay, benefits, and privacy, there was a noticeable slowdown for the state legislature this past...more

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What Else Happened During COVID: A Recap of Non-COVID-Related Employment Law Changes in Oregon Since 2020

In early 2020, most businesses found themselves unexpectedly pivoting their focus to unprecedented operational, workforce, supply chain, and legal changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses have had to...more

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Doing Business in California, a Totally Helpful (and Free) Resource for You!

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Getting ready to return to the office in California and need a refresher on what makes California law “special”? Have plans to open an office/location somewhere in California and want to understand what laws apply and how...more

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Compass: Insights And Direction For Employers – Winter 2020

With the start of a new year, in-house counsel and human resources professionals will want to be aware of what’s on the horizon for 2020 and beyond. It’s a good time for employers to take a breath and consider what issues...more

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New Laws for California Employers in 2020

The California Legislature and Governor Newsom have passed a sizable list of new laws governing the workplace in 2020. Employers are, once again, advised to evaluate their workplace rules and practices to insure they keep...more

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2020 California Employment Law Roundup

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As 2019 draws to a close, employers in California have a busy new year ahead of them with expanded legal obligations, including significant new legislation regarding independent contractor status and mandatory arbitration...more

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Oregon Employment Law Update: Summary & To Do List

Oregon passed several employment bills this year that will affect Oregon employers. The following article provides an update on the new laws and a list of tasks for Oregon employers to make sure that they are in compliance....more

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Looking Ahead – California Legislature to Address Dynamex and a Host of New Employment Proposals

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February 22 was the last day to introduce new legislative proposals for the 2019 California legislative year. A whopping 2,576 bill were introduced before the deadline, making for an extremely busy legislative year ahead....more

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New Year, New Employee Handbook! Is Your Employee Handbook Up to Date?

Now that the Times Square glitter has settled, it’s time to get started on tackling those New Year’s resolutions. Although updating your employee handbook may not have made your resolution list, 2018 brought a number of...more

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Six Considerations for a Successful Work-From-Home Arrangement

A work-from-home arrangement can be a productive means to attract and retain talent. Effective work-from-home policies allow companies to provide flexibility and support to employees, while maintaining productivity and...more

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New Laws Roll Out as the Governor Heads Out

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Governor Jerry Brown has signed a number of laws into effect, many of which are designed to strengthen minority protections and bolster California’s laws against sexual harassment and assault. Many of these laws create new or...more

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New York City Will Require Employers to Grant Temporary Schedule Changes

The New York City Council recently passed a bill that will require employers to grant two temporary schedule changes per calendar year to employees for qualifying “personal events.” The law will take effect on July 18, 2018...more

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The Bubbler – March 2018

Phew – it has been a whirlwind of a month in the employment law world! Just in time for spring, new laws are popping up like crocuses just about everywhere we turn. Here is your monthly rundown of the most recent...more

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The New Year Brings New Rules to New York

As January draws to a close, New York employers are confronting the reality of many new laws and regulations that govern the employment relationship – from the new Paid Family Leave law, to the new federal tax law. We are...more

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Washington Employers: Prepare To Face New Workplace Laws

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The past year has brought multiple new workplace laws that will require employers in Washington to change several key policies and procedures. Below is an update that provides a general overview to help you prepare for these...more

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WPI State of the States: Statehouses Continue to Release Summer Blockbusters

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Despite recent publicity surrounding bills pending in the U.S. Congress, state legislatures have not lost their focus. More than 30 states have concluded their legislative sessions, and another half-dozen are in recess. But...more

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WPI State of the States: State Legislatures and Governors Turn Up the Heat

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As the dog days of summer settle in, most statehouses have closed up shop. Legislatures in approximately 12 states remain in regular session, however, with a couple more active in special session. Roughly 200 labor and...more

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WPI State of the States: Crunch Time in the Statehouses Before Summer Break

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At this point in the year, many state lawmakers are wrapping up their efforts before summer, when many legislatures are in recess. Legislatures in roughly half the states have already concluded their sessions. Approximately...more

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