Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to talk about new rules in California affecting workplace COVID regulations and pay. You can listen to the interview here.
Archives for December 27, 2022
Remote Out-of-State Employees: Key Considerations
The rise of remote work over the past few years has significantly changed the modern white-collar workplace. Many candidates now view remote work opportunities as a key part of a competitive job offer. Even employers who prefer an on-site workforce may feel compelled to explore remote work options to attract and retain talent.
COVID-19 Non-Emergency Regulation Approved
As predicted, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board last night adopted the COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulation. Notably, the current ETS will remain in effect while the Office of Administrative Law (“OAL”) reviews the new regulation, and will not expire on December 31, 2022. The OAL has 30 days to complete its review, and if approved, the new regulation will be effective for two years.
In 2022 More Mandates for E-Verify
Updating our list from last year, E-Verify is an electronic employment verification program through which employers may verify the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Joy Chin Comments on How Employers Are Navigating New York Pay Transparency Laws
Joy Chin comments on the implications of employers navigating compliance with new pay transparency regulations in “NY State Will Now Require Companies to Post Salaries in Job Ads,” published by Bloomberg Law.
Jacklin Rad Comments on Emerging Discussions Surrounding California Pay Transparency Laws
Jacklin Rad comments on the implications of new pay transparency laws sparking conversations about wage disparity as businesses navigate new salary range requirements in “Here’s what you need to know about California’s new pay transparency law,” published by CalMatters.
New Executive Clawback Requirements Coming in 2023
Earlier this fall, the SEC adopted final rules implementing the “clawback policy” mandate under Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. This rule adoption follows proposed rules originally issued in July 2015 and two comment periods in October 2021 and June 2022. Under the final rules, stock exchanges must adopt listing standards requiring issuers to implement policies for the recovery of erroneously issued incentive-based compensation.
New York Enacts Warehouse Worker Protection Act
On December 21, 2022, Gov. Hochul signed Bill A10020/S8922A into law, which goes into effect 60 days after signing.
New York State Enacts Pay Transparency Law
On December 21, 2022, Gov. Hochul signed Bill A10477/S9427A into law, which goes into effect on September 18, 2023, that will make New York the fourth US state to require salary ranges with job postings.
KADALE LUBIN NAMED TO LAWYERS OF COLOR’S ANNUAL HOT LIST
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is proud to announce that Kadale Lubin, Associate in the firm’s Atlanta office, was selected to Lawyers of Color’s Annual Hot List. The Hot List recognizes early- to mid-career minority lawyers who excel in the legal profession. Kadale has been featured in the Hot List 2022 Issue.
NONCOMPETE NEWS ALERT: APPLYING THE “JANITOR RULE,” A GEORGIA COURT STRIKES DOWN “IN ANY CAPACITY” NON-COMPETE
Prior to the enactment of Georgia’s Restrictive Covenant Act (“RCA”) in May 2011, Georgia courts uniformly held void and unenforceable “in any capacity” non-compete provisions in the employer-employee context. “In any capacity” non-competes are those provisions that prohibit an employee from working for a competitor in any capacity and not limited to the types of duties that the employee performed for his current employer. And under Georgia’s prior common law, a court was not allowed to revise an otherwise void and unenforceable provision to render it enforceable.
Court Rules Sikh Marine Recruits Can Wear Beards at Boot Camp
The recruits sued the Marine Corps in April, saying its refusal to grant a religious waiver was arbitrary and discriminatory.
Retirees Are One Reason the Fed Has Given Up on a Big Worker Rebound
Workers are in short supply three years into the pandemic job market rebound, and officials increasingly think they aren’t coming back.
Can I Make My Workplace Stop the Christmas Music on Religious-Freedom Grounds?
A quick Google search for “nonreligious Christmas carols” will turn up reams of playlists specifically designed to help employers fend off objections from the likes of you.
Older and unappreciated: Workers over 50 face a rough time on the job
Many people who need to work longer are unable to do so because they lose their jobs long before they reach retirement age and can’t find another one.