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10 New Bills Go Into Effect in July for Washington State Employers

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In its 2025 regular session, the Washington State Legislature passed 10 bills impacting employers that will come into effect this year. These legal changes affect compliance obligations, employee benefits, and protections...more

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Updated State and Local Employment Posters and Notices for 2025

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In this brief state law update, we'll cover new and updated posters required by state and local law for employers operating in those locations. Locate your state below to determine if any of the following updated employment...more

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Employer Strategies for Assisting Employees Amidst California Wildfires: Qualified Disaster Relief Payments

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High winds and drought conditions have fueled severe wildfires, devastating communities around Los Angeles, California. The fires have destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, while firefighters are working tirelessly to...more

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Wildfires and the Workplace: What California Employers Must Know to Ensure Safety and Compliance

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The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles area continue to profoundly impact our community, presenting complex challenges for employers and the workforce. As evacuation orders, curfews, and hazardous conditions persist, it is...more

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New Jersey Minimum Wage Rates to Increase in 2025

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As the year comes to a close, New Jersey businesses need to be mindful of the yearly increases in state minimum wage rates. The New Jersey Department of Labor announced in a press release that effective January 1, 2025, the...more

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New Law Mandates That Employees Can No Longer Be Required to Use Vacation Before Receiving Paid Family Leave Benefits

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A new California law will prohibit employers from requiring that an employee take earned vacation before receiving paid family leave (PFL) benefits.  ...more

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State and Local Employment Law Update – Family Leave, Fair Labor Standards Act, Religious Accommodations and More

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In the latest round of state employment law updates family leave and religious accommodations are in the spotlight. We also highlight wage and hour laws relating to compensable time. Read the full article to see if any of...more

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New York Legislators Have Been Busy: Employers Beware

Over the closing months of 2023, New York lawmakers at both the state and local levels were busy passing new legislation impacting the workplace. As a result, New York employers should take some time to familiarize themselves...more

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Top Legal Alerts From 2023

As we close out 2023, we would like to share with you some of our most popular legal alerts from this year. Our top alerts reflect the broad array of our capabilities – ranging in topics from construction, corporate &...more

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New York Employers: Important Legislative Updates from Albany

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For New York employers, fall has brought with it more than just cooler temperatures, thanks to a wave of activity from Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk (after a busy legislative summer). Below, we highlight six significant...more

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NJ Employers Receive Some – Albeit Incomplete – Guidance Regarding Unemployment Insurance Reporting Obligations

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Seyfarth Synopsis: While the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law amendments take effect July 31, 2023, New Jersey employers are still waiting for the state to publish new submission documents and instructions. The state...more

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Significant Changes Ahead for Colorado Employers – Colorado’s 2023 Legislative Session Produces Extensive Employment Law Changes

Buckle up, Colorado employers. As a result of the 2023 legislative session, Colorado passed several laws that either created new rights for employees or materially amended existing employee rights. This year’s changes...more

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NJ Workers Involved in Labor Disputes Now Qualify for Increased Access to State Unemployment Benefits

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On April 24, 2023, just ten days after Rutgers University faculty ended their week-long strike, Governor Murphy signed bill A4772/S3215 providing workers with increased access to unemployment insurance benefits during labor...more

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Appellate Division Concludes that ABC Test Does Not Apply in Determining Real Estate Agent Employment Status

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In a recent decision in Kennedy v. Weichert Co., the New Jersey Appellate Division concluded that the “ABC Test” under the Unemployment Compensation Law is inapplicable in determining a real estate salesperson status an...more

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Compliance Checklist for Employers with Out-of-State Remote Employees

During a recent employment law webinar, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Tyler Gilliam discussed considerations for employers who employ out-of-state remote workers. To help employers ensure that they are...more

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Summer 2022 Georgia Employment Laws

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There are two Georgia employment laws effective this summer that employers should be aware of in reviewing their policies. Act 823: Protecting Georgia Businesses and Workers Act - The Protecting Georgia Businesses...more

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Massachusetts Appeals Court Holds That Home Inspection Company’s Inspectors Were Independent Contractors Under ‘ABC’ Test

In a decision that further clarifies Massachusetts law with regard to employee classification, the Massachusetts Appeals Court recently held that home inspectors working on behalf of an inspectional services company were...more

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Local and State Employment Law Update: Sex Harassment and Discrimination, Salary Disclosure and Equal Pay

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ARIZONA- Pursuant to H.B. 2146, employers must notify the Arizona Department of Homeland Security about any security breach involving personal information, if more than 1,000 state residents (including employees and...more

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Revisiting Remote Workforces – They May Be Here to Stay in Some Form

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Early in the pandemic, I reported on the widespread newly created remote workforces resulting from stay-at-home orders issued by the governors of most states. In many cases, neither the employer nor the workers were prepared...more

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New York Employment Law: Find the Independent Contractor

The New York State Appellate Division, 3rd Dept. published three decisions on Thursday, December 9, 2021, determining whether an unemployment insurance claimant is an employee or an independent contractor. ...more

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ESD Audits: What They Are, How to Prepare, and Best Practices for Employers

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Overview of ESD Audits - The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) audits records of employers located in Washington to confirm that wages and hours are accurately reported and to ensure compliance with the...more

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New Jersey Management-Side Lawyers Bemoan Latest Legislative Attacks On The Business Community Over Independent Contractor...

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I have written a few times on the new, very aggressive, enforcement measures that the New Jersey legislature has recently taken on the issue of misclassification. On this troubling note, I just read an article where other...more

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California Employment Law Notes - July 2021

Board of Directors Quota Law May Be Unconstitutional - Meland v. Weber, 2021 WL 2521615 (9th Cir. 2021) - n 2018, the California Legislature enacted Senate Bill 826, which requires all corporations headquartered in...more

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Employment Highlights from Oregon’s Active 2021 Legislative Session

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June 2021 culminated in the elimination of COVID-19 restrictions in Oregon and significant changes to the state’s employment laws during the 2021 legislative session. On June 25, 2021, Governor Kate Brown issued Executive...more

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Louisiana Eliminates $300-Per-Week Federal Unemployment Compensation Supplemental Benefit

Louisiana has become the first state with a Democratic governor to pass a law eliminating the $300 per week supplemental unemployment benefit created by the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). Under the new...more

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