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Benefits - General
As we conclude our "Health Plan Hygiene" blog series, we reflect on the important insights shared about fiduciary responsibilities under the Employee
New Jersey - Wage & Hour
New Jersey is set to join the growing number of states mandating pay transparency in job postings. Senate Bill 2310 will require most employers to
Immigration - General
Americans traveling to the UK as tourists or business visitors are generally visa-exempt. Starting on Jan. 8, 2025, visa-exempt Americans traveling to the
FLSA - Overtime Exemptions
For an employee to be exempt from overtime under California law, their job must fall into a specific exempt category. The most common exemptions are for
Immigration - General
United States technology employers increasingly look to add skilled AI talent to their ranks, including J-1 research scholars and F-1 STEM students. For organizations who do, it’s crucial to consider recent United States Citizenship and Immigration Services policy changes and upcoming regulations wh
Labor Law - NLRB
Takeaways:NLRB GC Abruzzo expanded her theory that certain restrictive covenants are unlawful by also including “stay-or-pay” provisionsEmployers could soon face expanded remedies for proffering, maintaining or enforcing non-compete and “stay-or-play” provisions deemed unlawfulEmployers have until D
HR - General
Despite a burgeoning use of AI in the workplace, organizations have barely scratched the surface of how efficiency and productivity may be enhanced by employing advancing technologies. However, an unchecked use of AI tools in the workplace can raise serious concerns for employers about ensuring the
Sex Discrimination - Equal Pay
Recent studies reveal that financial firms are 54% more likely to disclose pay equity results than other industries. However, navigating pay transparency in job postings can be complex due to the evolving patchwork of local and state laws across the United States.
Immigration - General
U.S. law has long provided a border search exception to the Fourth Amendment warrant or probable cause requirement, allowing federal agents to search people, and their electronic devices, at border crossings without a warrant or probable cause. The scope of the exception may be narrowing under incre
Labor Law - General
Takeaways:The General Counsel expanded her theory that certain restrictive covenants are unlawful by also including “stay-or-pay” provisionsEmployers could soon face expanded remedies for proffering, maintaining, or enforcing non-compete and “stay-or-play” provisions deemed unlawfulEmployers have un
Labor Law - Union Organizing
Related links: Union Petitions Filed with NLRB Double Since FY 2021, Up 27% Since FY 2023 Labor Board Issues New Election Rules and Makes It Easier for Workers to Unionize Without a Vote The National Labor Relations Board witnessed a significant increase in union election petitions in fiscal
HR - Privacy & Surveillance
The Loper Bright decision could challenge Congress in passing particular and forward-thinking data privacy and security laws.
Immigration - Visas
The Online 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery for green cards is open until noon ET on Nov. 5, 2024. Eligibility requirements, application instructions, and frequently asked questions are on the DV Lottery website . Individuals from countries where more than 50,000 nationals have migrated to the Unite
HR - Construction Industry
Key Requirements of OFCCP’s New Audit Scheduling Letter for Construction ContractorsThe Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released a revised Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing for construction contractors on Oct. 2, 2024, that will require contractors to provide significantl
HR - General
Supplier diversity programs are business initiatives designed to include businesses owned by traditionally underrepresented groups in companies’ supply chains. Effective supplier diversity programs expand supplier bases, improve economic results, and promote high quality goods and services. These pr
Labor Law - General
The National Labor Relations Board’s Fair Choice-Employee Voice Final Rule, codified at 29 C.F.R. 103.20-21, became effective on Sept. 30, 2024. The Biden Board’s final rule rescinded portions of a Trump-era 2020 rule affecting employer recognition of unions in the construction industry, blocking ch
Affirmative Action - OFCCP
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released a revised Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing for construction contractors on Oct. 2, 2024, that will require contractors to provide significantly more detailed data and documents with the initial audit submission than ever befor
New York - General
A leading New York City contractor association is spearheading an effort to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness in the construction industry and seek legislative reform.
HR - General
While employers may not think about election days vis-à-vis labor and employment law obligations, this year, there are several states with ballot measures where voters will decide employment mandates. Issues for voters include potential minimum wage increases and paid sick leave mandates. Below we s
Massachusetts - Wage & Hour
Massachusetts employers will enhance transparency by including pay range information in all job postings and advertisements. Additionally, employers will proactively provide pay range details to employees and applicants upon request, fostering a more open and equitable workplace.