Wage and Hour, Workplace Safety, Unemployment Insurance

Updated State and Local Employment Posters and Notices for 2025

Amundsen Davis LLC on 2/13/2025

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

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

Buchalter on 1/14/2025

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

Employment Highlights from Oregon’s Active 2021 Legislative Session

Littler on 7/13/2021

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

The Biden Administration: Expected Changes At The Department Of Labor

Husch Blackwell LLP on 4/14/2021

On March 22, 2021, former two-term Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor in a 68-29 Senate vote. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) supported Walsh’s nomination as Secretary of Labor due in...more

Biden’s Proposed COVID-19 Economic Rescue Plan Would Lead To Dramatic Workplace Changes

Fisher Phillips on 1/21/2021

President-elect Biden has unveiled an ambitious legislative package that would serve to not only provide a third wave of economic stimulus relief to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic but also transform the American...more

Minnesota Businesses Receive Guidance On COVID-19-Related Workplace Issues

Fisher Phillips on 4/21/2020

Amid many unanswered questions and high levels of uncertainty, the Minnesota Department of Labor published guidance clarifying certain worker protections and benefits relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance answers...more

COVID-19 FAQs for Canadian Employers

Fisher Phillips on 3/24/2020

Canada, like many other countries, is amending its laws and regulations in light of the world-wide coronavirus pandemic. Here are answers to some common questions affecting employers with operations or interests in Canada. ...more

Congress Finalizes COVID-19 Coronavirus Response Act: Prepare To Provide Paid Sick Leave And FMLA

Fisher Phillips on 3/18/2020

The Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act today, an economic stimulus plan aimed at addressing the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on Americans and introducing paid sick leave and an expanded family and...more

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Sweeping COVID-19 Emergency Aid Bill That Guarantees Paid Sick Time and Family Leave for...

Epstein Becker & Green on 3/16/2020

Early Saturday morning, March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 363-40 to pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R.6201) (the “Bill”), a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at reducing the...more

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