A former MGM Resorts International employee who was fired for rejecting his company’s vaccine mandate has filed a civil rights lawsuit in Nevada for religious discrimination. The casino and hotel chain required all salaried and new hire employees to be vaccinated before October 2021, with exceptions for remote workers.
Archives for January 19, 2023
Workplace Emergency Preparedness: Damar Hamlin’s Sudden Collapse Spotlights the Importance of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
On January 2, 2023, 24-year old Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills, suddenly collapsed on the field during a Monday Night Football game with the former Super Bowl contending Cincinnati Bengals. As millions watched the play-off deciding game, Hamlin tackled Cincinnati Bengals receiver, Tee Higgins, during what appeared
Washington State Finalizes 2023 Pay Transparency Requirements
Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries (LNI) released the final version of its Administrative Policy on the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act to guide employers on the new pay transparency requirements that became effective January 1, 2023.
This policy gives insight into how LNI will interpret, apply, and enforce the
New Year, New State Minimum Compensation Thresholds for Restrictive Covenants
For many employers, a new year is a new opportunity to update policies, procedures, and agreements—including restrictive covenants. In addition to ensuring compliance with applicable state requirements as to timing, consideration, and restrictions, companies need to be aware of applicable compensation minimums for employees being asked to sign noncompetition and
FTC Proposes Near Complete Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
If you have any questions about the FTC’s proposed non-compete ban and its potential impact on your business, please contact:
Tavish Brown (tbrown@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4366); Peter Moser (pmoser@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4323); or Any member of the HRW Team.
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New York State Department of Health Regulation Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine for Healthcare Providers Declared Null and Void Because it Conflicts with Public Health Law
On Friday, January 13, 2022, a New York State Supreme Court Judge for Onondaga County struck down the New York State Department of Health regulation mandating certain healthcare professionals be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, declaring the regulation to be “null, void, and of no effect.” (Medical Professionals for Informed Consent,
Online Tracking Technologies Raise HIPAA Concerns
The growing use of healthcare mobile applications and websites—and the associated use of online tracking technologies—raises privacy concerns under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) that developers of such applications and healthcare organizations should keep in mind. Indeed, there has been an uptick in litigations filed across
FTC proposed ban on noncompetes may face strong resistance
James M. Witz says there will be pushback from the business community on the FTC’s proposed ban on noncompetes, especially among organizations with senior workers who have access to trade secrets.
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Employment Group Of The Year: Littler
Barry Hartstein, Keith Jacoby, Jim Paretti and Erin Webber share the firm’s most prestigious case victories that helped them claim Law360’s Employment Group of the Year recognition.
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6 Things Cos. Should Do Following FTC Noncompete Proposal
Colton Long, Melissa McDonagh and James Witz discuss the FTC’s proposal to ban all noncompetes and offer six steps companies should take now.
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Back to the Future: Biden Administration Seeks Return to Restrictive Standards for Businesses and Independent Contractors
Maury Baskin talks about the NLRB independent contractor rule, the joint employer rule and the differences between them.
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