United States
Littler Mendelson
While the Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated at least two new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions against U.S. companies...
Holland & Knight
A law that bans New York City employers from discriminating against applicants and employees based on their height or weight became effective on Nov. 22, 2023.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
The IRS has announced an increase to the applicable dollar amount for determining the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute ("PCORI") Fee for 2024 as well as other health and welfare limits.
Lowenstein Sandler
On October 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new fiduciary rule that would expand the definition of "investment advice fiduciary" under ERISA...
Barnes & Thornburg
It's hard to believe the end of 2023 is upon us. This year is one for the history books on the labor law and labor relations fronts. In a year packed with significant legal landscape changes...
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
The California Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (OSHAB) recently issued two decisions of interest to employers in California.
Shaw Law Group
The National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") continued its busy year by recently finalizing a new joint employer rule under the National Labor Relations Act ("NLRA").
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law the Equal Pay and Anti-Retaliation Protection Act. The new law amends California Labor Code sections 98.6, 1102.5, and 1197.5 to create...
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
True to form, the IRS released long-awaited proposed regulations during a long holiday weekend. This time they are narrowly focused on the eligibility rules for Long-Term Part-Time employees...
Proskauer Rose LLP
Effective November 26, 2023, the New York City Human Rights Law ("NYCHRL") is amended to extend anti-discrimination protection based on height and weight.
Perkins Coie LLP
Colorado's state minimum wage will increase to $14.42 per hour beginning January 1, 2024. However, Colorado employers should be aware that municipalities within Colorado...
Mintz
California employers need to be prepared for new laws that become effective starting in the new year. Below is a brief overview of those laws (including the collection of diversity...
Kutak Rock LLP
Holiday parties provide an excellent opportunity for businesses to show appreciation to their employees, reduce stress and ring in the new year.
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
In the wake of challenges to the NLRB's new joint-employer rule, the NLRB extended the effective date of the new rule from December 26, 2023, to February 26, 2024.
Groom Law Group
For years, courts have struggled with the appropriate standard to apply to ERISA prohibited transaction claims at the pleading stage.
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
In the first memo since Cemex Construction Materials Pacific (372 NLRB No. 130), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo provided guidance...
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Texas has joined a number of other states in prohibiting employers, including healthcare providers, from requiring their workforces to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Perkins Coie LLP
Multiple new laws will take effect in Washington state beginning January 2024, bringing changes to the state's minimum wage laws and adding requirements under the state's Paid Sick Leave Law.
Ivins, Phillips & Barker
Describe Ivins, Phillips & Barker and the role the firm has played in pension risk transfer transactions.
Ankura Consulting Group LLC
It has been six years since the #MeToo movement gained global prominence following public allegations of sexual harassment and abuse against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein...