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Planning a Holiday Party to Reduce Legal Risk
Holiday parties can be a fun way to show appreciation to employees for dedication and hard work. But they can also expose employers to liability […]
A More Accommodating Stay: ADA Title III and the Hotel Industry
All hotels aspire to provide their guests with top-quality service no matter the location or type of establishment. As guests resume—and ramp up—their business and […]
President Biden Calls on Congress to Avoid Mass Railroad Strike
President Joe Biden has asked Congress to step in and enact legislation in the hopes of preventing a nationwide railway strike.
Motor Carrier Employers May Conduct Safety Performance History Investigations in FMCSA Clearinghouse as of January 6, 2023
Beginning January 6, 2023, motor carrier employers subject to the regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) may conduct part of the safety […]
OFCCP Proposes Burdensome Changes to its Compliance Review Scheduling Letter
Executive Summary: Just two days before the Thanksgiving holiday, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a proposed scheduling letter and itemized listing seeking a […]
Dear Littler: Can We Require Proof that Our Applicants Are Authorized to Remain in the United States Permanently or at Least for the Foreseeable Future?
Dear Littler: We are a multi-state manufacturing company with facilities throughout the United States. Like many companies, we have experienced a great deal of employee […]
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Maryland’s New Harassment Definition and Extended Tolling Period Pose Increased Challenges for Employers
Two recent developments out of Annapolis pose new challenges for Maryland employers confronted with claims of harassment. Effective October 1, 2022, Maryland’s employee-friendly Senate Bill […]
Class Actions for Tuition Refunds Based on COVID-19 Pandemic Closure? Ohio Appeals Court Weighs In
College life was just one of the many things affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools around the country were forced to close academic buildings, residence […]
Minnesota Set to Increase Minimum Wage Rates in 2023, Minneapolis and St. Paul Also Raising Minimum Wage Rates
Every year, the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announces the inflation-adjusted minimum wage rate.
The City of Los Angeles Passes Retail Fair Workweek Ordinance
Today, November 29, 2022, the Los Angeles City Council passed the Fair Work Week Ordinance on the second reading. The ordinance now goes to the mayor for final approval. If approved by the mayor, it will take effect on April 1, 2023. Covered Employers Under the ordinance, covered employers are defined as those businesses identified… Continue Reading
An Employer’s Guide to New York State’s New Lawful Absence Law
On November 21, 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Bill A8092B (the “lawful absence law”), which amends Section 215 of the […]
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