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New OFCCP Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing
OFCCP’s new Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing include a number of key revisions and obligations for covered construction contractors and subcontractors. Changes include a […]
Countdown to Election Day: Navigating Political Speech in the Workplace
As we quickly approach Election Day in November, political discussions can dominate daily life, including in the workplace.
Prayers for Religious Holiday Time Off May Need to Be Accommodated by Employers
Knowing several religious holidays are coming up soon, employers can take steps to avoid triggering religious discrimination and reasonable accommodation lawsuits. Consistently applying paid time […]
OFCCP Releases Revised Construction Scheduling Letter
As its first official act of the 2025 Fiscal Year, OFCCP announced the release of a revised Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing for Construction contractors. The release follows the Agency’s February 2024 publication of proposed changes to the letter and despite its release on October 2, 2024 will apply to any construction audits initiated “on… Continue Reading…
Latest State Law Articles
California Expands Protections and Paid Sick Leave Uses for Crime Victims
On September 29, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) No. 2499, a measure that provides leave protections for victims of […]
READY TO “GET OUT THE VOTE?” Reminders About California Voting Leave for This Election Season
The deluge of candidate introduction postcards and special interest group mailers urging us to vote “Yes!” or “No!” on particular issues that flood our
California Passes Legislation Protecting Performers’ Digital Rights
Governor Newsom recently signed two significant bills focused on protecting digital likeness rights: Assembly Bill (AB)1836 and Assembly Bill (AB) 2602.
Navigating Meal Period Compliance: Key Insights From Recent Washington Court Ruling for Employers
An appellate court in Washington state recently held a hospital liable to pay employees who worked through meal period breaks for their time worked plus […]
Further Updates on Maryland’s New Transparency Laws Effective October 1, 2024
Maryland recently enacted the Wage Range Transparency law, which went into effect on October 1, 2024. We previously provided a Legal Alert on this topic, […]