State Employment Law Articles

As evidenced by recent tragic events in the news, drug overdoses are an important issue across the nation. On January 30, 2024, two bills were introduced in the California Legislature to require naloxone in the workplace. Naloxone is a medication used to treat drug overdoses.

On January 29, 2024, the Delaware Supreme Court unanimously reversed a major Delaware Chancery Court decision that had analyzed the “forfeiture for competition” provisions in a limited partnership agreement using a traditional restrictive covenant reasonableness standard and found them unreasonable

Stemming a tide of Delaware decisions closely scrutinizing and refusing to enforce non-compete agreements, Delaware’s Supreme Court held that forfeiture-for-competition provisions arising out of a Delaware limited partnership agreement are enforceable, reversing the Court of Chancery’s year-old deci

The Commonwealth Court has issued multiple opinions addressing payment of medical marijuana and CBD oil prescriptions per the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act

Effective February 6, 2024, a new Texas law prohibits private employers from adopting or enforcing a mandate requiring an employee, contractor, or applicant to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Since 2006, public employers in New York have been required to implement programs to prevent and minimize workplace violence.1 Public school employers, including public school districts, New York City public schools, Boards of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES), and County Vocational Education a

On January 31, 2024, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 24-01 (CL IR 24-01) announcing the applicable 2024 limits for Puerto Rico qualified retirement plans.

On January 26, 2024, Puerto Rico enacted Law 27-2024, which exempts certain remote workers and their employers from complying with Puerto Rico’s employment laws.

California employers often require applicants to undergo criminal background checks. Various state and federal employment laws govern this process, and employers must ensure their practices comply with those laws.

Under a new law passed in October 2023, California employers must provide all current and certain former California employees with individualized written notices by February 14, 2024, advising them that any noncompete clauses or noncompete agreements with employers are void.

As the 2023 California pay data reporting cycle begins, a look at a recent California Civil Rights Department (CRD) pay data reporting enforcement action provides a helpful reminder of the potential risk that exists for employers that fail to file required reports. Quick Hits On July 5, 2023, the CR

In response to an increase in workplace violence incidents, many states are enacting laws or regulations designed to prevent workplace violence—a legislative and regulatory trend expected to continue. New York is the latest example.

By: Flowers, Chocolates, or Notice of Noncompete Agreement? Many people are contemplating what to give their Valentine in a couple of weeks. However, California employers that employed California persons under an agreement with a noncompete clause “no matter how narrowly tailored”, have until Valent

Landlords, property managers, realtors and others in residential real estate strive to avoid inadvertently discriminating against individuals renting or leasing residential properties. Despite best intentions, discrimination can occur against protected classes covered under the New York State Human

Senate Bill 699 and Assembly Bill 1076 were effective on January 1, 2024, expanding the prohibition on non-compete agreements in the employment context and requiring employers to notify employees and former employees that any non-compete agreements to which they previously agreed are now void. Emplo

It can be a challenge to stay on top of the ever-changing employment laws in New York State. Let us help. Attorneys in Goldberg Segalla’s Employment and Labor practice group synopsized 12 recent changes that impact the majority of New York businesses and pulled them together here for easy reference.

The New York Third Department for the first time found no coverage on the part of Professional Employer Organizations for a non-leased employee

On January 12, 2024, the Oregon Employment Department (OED) promulgated new regulations to clarify its procedures and criteria for implementing Paid Leave Oregon. As discussed further below, these regulations relate to benefits administration and appeals and equivalent plans, among other topics.