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Federal Gov't - General
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.
Labor Law - General
On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule for joint-employer status that will make it far more likely for one business to be deemed a joint employer of another business’s employees under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The new rule eliminates the cle
Immigration - Visas
On October 18, 2023, additional details regarding the U.S. Department of State’s highly anticipated stateside visa renewal pilot program were released by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Minnesota - General
Minnesota recently enacted a statewide paid sick and safe time leave law that will become effective on January 1, 2024.
California - Fair Employment And Housing Act
On September 30, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) No. 235, which adds new rules for initial disclosures of information in discovery.
HR - General
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a government agency that protects consumers in the financial sector, is potentially at risk following oral argument on October 3, 2023, before the Supreme Court of the United States.
Immigration - Visas
On October 23, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend its current regulations to modernize the H-1B visa program. DHS will accept public comments until December 22, 2023.
HR - Drugs & Alcohol
It is well known that opioid overdoses have occurred at epidemic levels in the United States for years. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opioid overdose deaths have increased from 21,089 in 2010, to 47,600 in 2017, to more than 80,000 in 2021 and 2022.
California - Wage & Hour
Beginning January 1, 2024, California employees may have to pay overtime to more computer software employees who earn less than $115,763.35 per year, or $55.58 per hour, or $9,646.96 per month.
OSHA - Inspections
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented several new enforcement policies over the past eighteen months.
Labor Law - Unfair Labor Practices
On October 13, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released its case filing data for fiscal year (FY) 2023. For the Board, the fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30.
Washington State - Wage & Hour
Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum wage rate in Washington State will increase to $16.28 per hour for employees sixteen years of age and older, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced on September 29, 2023.
Federal Gov't - General
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.
New York - General
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation into law that will bar employers from accessing the personal social media accounts of employees and prospective employees.
New York - Unemployment
Employers in New York will soon be required to provide employees with notice of their eligibility for unemployment benefits when an employer reduces an employee’s hours or where there is an interruption of continued employment resulting in total or partial unemployment.
Immigration - General
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has rolled out the Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool, which is intended to streamline address updates with USCIS.
Immigration - Visas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced that as of October 11, 2023, the H-2B cap for nonagricultural workers had been reached for the first half of fiscal year 2024.
California - Restrictive Covenants
On October 13, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will reinforce the state’s ban on noncompete agreements in employment.
California - General
On October 8, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill (SB) No. 731.
Federal Gov't - DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is offering more lenient treatment to companies that voluntarily self-disclose misconduct of a company being acquired that comes to light during a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transaction.