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Supreme Court Rules that the FAA’s Arbitration Exemption is Not Limited to Transportation Industry
• Ford Harrison Filed Under: Labor Arbitration
Executive Summary: On April 12, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision that answers the question of whether the Federal Arbitration Act’s (FAA) exemption […]
EEOC Issues Final Regulations to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued final regulations and Interpretative Guidance to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The PWFA went into […]
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies When the Federal Arbitration Act’s “Transportation Exemption” Applies
• Littler Filed Under: Labor Arbitration
On April 12, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court addressed whether the Federal Arbitration Act’s (FAA) transportation exemption—meaning the FAA would not apply—only relates to workers […]
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: EEOC Issues Final Regulations
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination
On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The final rule […]
New Study Shows Gen Z LGBTQIA+ Students, Graduates Value, Seek Out Inclusive Workplaces
• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity
Employers that foster a culture of belonging for all employees will have an advantage as Gen Z is projected to make up 27% of the workforce […]
Employment Law Breakfast Briefing: Conducting Workplace Investigations (SC, NC, AL, TN)
• Maynard Nexsen PC Filed Under: Workplace Investigations
During these sessions, Maynard Nexsen attorneys will address how to effectively and efficiently conduct workplace investigations, including discussions of best practices as well as the […]
Latest State Law Articles
How to Pay Overtime in California: Part One
• Shaw Law Group, PC Filed Under: Wage & Hour (CA)
Even employers with the best intentions find it difficult to understand California’s ever-changing wage and hour laws.
Phoenix City Council Requires Heat Safety Plans from City Contractors
• Littler Filed Under: Human Resources (AZ)
On March 26, 2024, the Phoenix (Arizona) City Council unanimously passed an ordinance requiring all city contractors and subcontractors to develop and maintain a written […]
California Pay Data Reporting: Key Updates to Prepare for May 8 Deadline
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Wage & Hour (CA)
The California Pay Data Reporting Portal opened on February 1, 2024, and private employers of 100 or more employees and/or 100 or more workers hired […]
2024 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session – Week Eight
• Maynard Nexsen PC Filed Under: General (AL)
Illinois Federal Court Holds that a Pension Rehabilitation Plan Fund Used an Improper High-Contribution Rate in Withdrawal Liability Calculations
• Littler Filed Under: General (IL)
In a matter of first impression for federal courts, the Northern District of Illinois found that a pension fund cannot use post-2014 contribution rate increases […]
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