New Jersey Public Question 1 on this year’s election ballot sought New Jersey voters’ approval for a constitutional amendment to legalize the possession and use of marijuana for individuals age 21 and older, as well as the cultivation, processing and sale of marijuana. Based on preliminary results, the ballot
Archives for November 6, 2020
Littler Named “Law Firm of The Year” and Earns Tier 1 Rankings on U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2021 “Best Law Firms” List
(November 5, 2020) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been named “Law Firm of the Year” for the third time in the category of Employment Law – Management on the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. The
Labor Board Asks for Briefing on ‘Scabby the Rat’
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has asked for the parties and amici to submit briefs answering four questions in a case involving a union’s display of a large inflatable rat, commonly called “Scabby the Rat,” and two large banners on public property near the entrance of a neutral employer’s
Littler WPI’s Election Report: How Voters Have Shaped Workplace Policy
Although the 2020 presidential election is technically behind us, razor-thin and contested elections for the presidency and Congress remain, potentially drawing out the uncertainty through the new year. As of the date of publication, Joe Biden appears to have narrowly won the presidency, but President Trump has challenged the
The COVID-19 Workplace is Not a Time to Forget Your Normal Workplace Rules and Policies
COVID-19 has caused many challenges in the workplace. Employees are working from home, working hybrid schedules, and conducting meetings by Zoom and other “not in person” methods.
While things in today’s workplace range from fluid to uncertain to sometimes chaotic, employers are not relieved from complying with federal and
Substantial New Privacy Obligations for California Employers: The California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act of 2020 Passes at the Polls
Less than a year after the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect, California’s electorate approved a ballot measure that will substantially expand the privacy obligations the CCPA imposes on employers.
Beltway Buzz, November 6, 2020
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C. could impact your business.
Arizona’s Changing Marijuana Landscape: An Election Wrap-Up
On November 3, 2020, Arizona voters decisively approved Proposition 207, the Smart and Safe Arizona Act, to legalize recreational marijuana. As a result of the election, both medical and recreational marijuana are officially legal in Arizona.
California’s Prop 24: Voters Approve the New California Privacy Rights Act
On November 3, 2020, California’s voters approved Proposition 24, the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (the so-called CCPA 2.0). This means that the new California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) will amend the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) with some significant changes.
Judge Vacates Public Charge Rule But Seventh Circuit Stays the Order
The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an administrative stay a day after a federal district court held the Public Charge Rule violated the Administration Procedures Act (APA) and issued summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs.
During October 2020, thousands of Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications were filed
What We Know About Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (and What We’re Still Learning)
On June 25, 2019, Connecticut enacted the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), which creates a system that will entitle each eligible Connecticut employee to paid family leave. While payment of benefits under the law will not start before January 2022, important employer obligations take effect in less