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Jackson Lewis

The Year Ahead in RIF/WARN Issues in the Current Economy

February 2, 2023 • Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (WARN)

In what is likely the busiest time for workforce reductions since the pandemic began, employers should engage in longer-term, strategic thinking about how to adjust […]

Jackson Lewis

The Year Ahead in Labor

February 2, 2023 • Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (Labor Law)

Organizing and strike activity will continue its upward trajectory in 2023. Jackson Lewis principals Richard F. Vitarelli and Jonathan J. Spitz say macroeconomic factors (e.g., pay, staffing, health safety), […]

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The Year Ahead in DOL Overtime and Independent Contractor Rules

February 2, 2023 • Jackson Lewis Filed Under: DOL

New rulemaking to raise the salary level for exempt employees and an expected final DOL rule that is expected to make classifying workers as independent […]

Jones Walker

Comment Period for FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Ends March 10 — The Time to Act Is Now!

February 2, 2023 • Jones Walker Filed Under: Restrictive Covenants

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking essentially banning non-compete clauses and categorizing them as unfair methods of competition. 

Littler

Seventh Circuit Case Confirms that “Full and Fair Review” of Disability Claims Requires Disclosure of New Evidence Before Denying Appeals

February 2, 2023 • Littler Filed Under: ERISA

A recent federal appeals court case clarifies that, under ERISA, the regulations governing disability plans’ claims review procedures apply to claims that predate the 2018 […]

Jackson Lewis

SECURE 2.0 Series Part 8: New Lost and Found Program and an Increase to the Dollar Limit on Mandatory Distributions

February 2, 2023 • Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (Benefits)

Welcome to Part 8 of our series about the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0) (our other articles may be found on our JL Employee Benefits Blog Post Page).  Among the many changes within SECURE 2.0 are two provisions that may help employers reduce the number of retirement plan accounts of terminated vested participants:…

Ford Harrison

Harry and Meghan: A Case for Non-Disparagement Agreements

February 2, 2023 • Ford Harrison Filed Under: Restrictive Covenants

Harry and Meghan are spilling the tea again! Unless you have been hiding under a rock or have been blissfully disconnected from celebrity news, you […]

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Illinois Supreme Court Eliminates Possibility of One-Year Statute of Limitations for BIPA Claims

February 2, 2023 • Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (IL)

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled out the possibility of a one-year statute of limitations for claims under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Tims […]

Ogletree Deakins

Cal/OSHA and Workplace Violence Prevention: What Is an Employer’s Duty Under Current Standards and Guidelines?

February 2, 2023 • Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Health And Safety (CA)

Workplace violence is a growing concern in California and across the country, as evidenced by numerous recent tragic incidents in the news. These recent incidents […]

Goldberg Segalla

Take Advantage of WAMO Wholesale Waiver Agreements

February 2, 2023 • Goldberg Segalla Filed Under: Workers' Compensation (NY)

An agreement between the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board, the Waiver Agreement Management Office (WAMO), the Special Disability Fund, and the Carrier/SIE for a one-time payout […]

Ogletree Deakins

New York HERO Act Amendment Establishes a Five-Day Deadline to Recognize Workplace Safety Committees

February 2, 2023 • Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (NY)

On December 28, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to Section 2 of the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY […]

Littler

Gainesville First City in Florida to Pass Fair Chance Hiring Law Restricting Private Employers’ Use of Criminal History

February 2, 2023 • Littler Filed Under: General (FL)

The city of Gainesville has passed a Fair Chance Hiring law governing an employer’s use and consideration of a job applicant’s criminal history in making […]

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