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DEI Under Scrutiny, Part II: Spotlight on Environmental, Social, and Governance Considerations
This article is the second part of Ogletree Deakins’ series, “DEI Under Scrutiny,” which examines the evolving employment law landscape for diversity, equity, and inclusion […]
You Can Be Personally Liable For Withdrawal Liability Despite A Company’s Limited Liability Status
Unionized employers participating in an underfunded multiemployer pension plan face significant financial exposure when withdrawing (completely or partially) from the plan. The cost (called “withdrawal liability”) is generally based on the employer’s pro rata share of the pension plan’s unfunded vested benefits and typically amounts to hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. This withdrawal…
DEI Under Scrutiny, Part I: Increased Challenges to DEI Programming Give Employers a Reason to Perform Risk Assessments
This article is the first part of Ogletree Deakins’ series, “DEI Under Scrutiny,” which examines the evolving employment law landscape for diversity, equity, and inclusion […]
Dear Littler: Do I really need to reimburse my remote employee’s phone bill, internet, and home office equipment?
Dear Littler, We are a small company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that allowed some of our employees to work remotely during the pandemic. When we […]
NLRB Extends Effective Date of Joint Employer Rule in Wake of Legal Challenges
A Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly of Employment Discrimination in the Perm Process
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2024 Will Bring Anaheim’s Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance
The Anaheim Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance takes effect January 1, 2024, though it had a rocky path to passage. It started with a more expansive ordinance proposed in May, which was sent to the voters in October and failed. Meanwhile, the City Council passed an ordinance focused on the safety of hotel workers over the… Continue Reading
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program: December 2023 End-of-Year Update
The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) recently provided several significant updates related to the Commonwealth’s paid family and medical leave (PFML) program […]
New York Legislative Update: Freelancer Protections, Discrimination Claims, Settlement Agreements
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed bills enacting the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, extending the statute of limitations to file a lawsuit alleging unlawful […]
California Privacy Protection Agency Releases First Draft Regulations of AI and Other Automated Decision Technology
On November 27, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) unveiled draft automated decisionmaking technology (ADMT) regulations that would set forth new consumer protections related […]
