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Restrictive Covenants
A Texas court has set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Final Rule banning almost all non-compete clauses days before it was set to take effect on Sept. 4. Ryan LLC v. FTC, No. 3:24-CV-00986-E, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 148488 (N.D. Tex. Aug. 20, 2024). The court’s ruling bars the FTC from en
OSHA - Violations
To address the increasingly hot temperatures nationwide, OSHA has moved closer to a final rule for workplace heat injury and illness prevention by issuing its Notice of Rulemaking in the Federal Register.
Class Actions - Wage & Hour
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit joins a growing number of federal circuits to hold the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2017 decision in Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Superior Court, that sharply limited the use of nationwide multi-plaintiff suits, applies to putative Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Immigration - Visas
Seventeen states joined in a suit in June to block the Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing its new rule providing more protections to farmworkers employed as H-2A temporary visa holders. Now, Judge Lisa Godbey Wood of the U.S. District Court for the District of Southern Georgia has granted a
FLSA - General
In a long-awaited decision, the Department of Labor (DOL) regulation setting strict limits on the amount of time that tipped employees can spend performing work that does not directly generate tips has been struck down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Restaurant Law Center v. U.S.
California - Cal/OSHA
With proper planning, Golden State manufacturing employers can mitigate the risk of Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims premised on alleged violations of the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cal/OSHA).
Illinois - General
Illinois joined a handful of other states in limiting employers’ ability to conduct “captive audience” meetings when Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB3649 , commonly known as the Worker Freedom of Speech Act. The Act is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
HR - Hiring Process
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has revised its regulations on Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to conform with the previously enacted Fair Hiring in Banking Act (FHBA).
Federal Gov't - General
For securities industry employers, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) disciplinary actions and fines can be costly. FINRA disciplinary actions in the first half of 2024 show three areas of significant regulatory focus: (1) electronic communications platforms; (2) outside business activi
Immigration - Employment Eligibility
E-Verify will enhance security for account logins later this year. The system will require multi-factor (or two-step) authentication, meaning that, in addition to a password, users may need to enter a code sent to their email or phone. This can help prevent unauthorized account access in case of a c
California - General
Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys in reviewing critical mid-year updates to California employment law. We will provide overviews of key case rulings, legislation passed thus far in 2024 and what pending legislation California employers should be watching for this legislative season. This program wil
FLSA - General
Recent SCOTUS decisions including Loper Bright, Enterprises v. Raimondo , and Murthy v. Missouri are potential game changers for employers, and may make it difficult for the Department of Labor to defend its wage and hour rules in court.
HR - Arbitration Issues
When a “dispute” arises under the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) depends on when the specific facts of the case show a “conflict or controversy” exists between the parties, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit held in affirming the trial cour
New Hampshire
New Hampshire has become the 26th U.S. state to enact a version of the model CROWN Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” On July 3, 2024, Governor Chris Sununu signed into law “Creating a private cause of action for discrimination based on hairstyles relative
Labor Law - General
The National Labor Relations Board returned to its pre-Trump Board union election procedures.
Immigration - Employment Eligibility
USCIS has updated the Aug. 1, 2023, edition of its Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, solely to extend the expiration date from July 31, 2026, to May 31, 2027. What should employers do? Employers must be using the Aug. 1, 2023, edition of the form. The Aug. 1, 2023,
Immigration - General
Starting on Aug. 1, 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is simplifying its regulations regarding the entry of dogs into the United States. CBP still wants to be sure that rabies does not “enter” the United States because the entrance of just one dog with the disease can cost
Multinational Employers
Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global , a worldwide alliance of independent law firms providing advice and counsel on employment law matters. We are pleased to present you with recent international employment law updates for August 2024 compiled by L&E Global.
Labor Law - General
The NLRB stands out from other administrative agencies due to its quasi-judicial nature.
Immigration - Visas
Just as people were starting to lose hope, USCIS announced that it will soon hold a second round of selections for the FY 2025 H-1B cap. USCIS will randomly select additional registrations for unique beneficiaries from the previously submitted registrations. There will not be a separate selection pr