California’s Governor Newsom recently signed SB 553, requiring the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health to adopt a general industry workplace violence regulation by December 31, 2026. In the meantime, all California employers with one or more employees (working in any state) must implement a workplace violence prevention plan (“WVPP”) plan by July 1, 2024.
Archives for October 18, 2023
Jackson Lewis Attorneys Discuss Karin Cogbill’s Addition to the Firm
Stephanie Adler-Paindiris, Neda Del Cielo, Stephanie Satterfield and Karin Cogbill discuss Karin’s decision to join the firm’s Silicon Valley office as a principal in “Jackson Lewis Adds Hopkins & Carley Calif. Employment Pro,” published by Law360.
Garen Dodge Comments on Senate Confirmation of Karla Gilbride as EEOC’s New General Counsel
Garen Dodge comments on civil rights litigator Karla Gilbride serving as the EEOC’s new general counsel, and its lasting impact on future litigation and agency operations in “New EEOC Top Cop Bolsters Dem Leaders’ Playbook,” published by Law360.
Texas Federal Court Bars Enforcement of $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Against Three States
President Joe Biden exceeded his authority under the Procurement Act when he issued an executive order (EO 14026) raising the minimum wage rate for employees of federal contractors to $15 per hour, a federal court in Texas ruled in a suit brought by the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Texas, et al. v. Biden, et al., No. 6:22-cv-00004 (S.D. Tex. Sept. 26, 2023).
“Justices’ Coming Fisheries Ruling May Foster NLRA Certainty,” Law360
St. Louis attorney Corey Franklin authored the Law360 Expert Analysis piece, “Justices’ Coming Fisheries Ruling May Foster NLRA Certainty.” The article discusses the everchanging interpretation of federal labor law by the NLRB and the potential challenge to the use of Chevron deference in reviewing NLRB decisions in court.
Littler Global Guide – Puerto Rico – Q3 2023
Browse through brief employment and labor law updates from around the globe. Contact a Littler attorney for more information or view our global locations.
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California’s Non-Compete Shakeup
California enacted two new bills expanding the scope and consequences of the state’s policies against restrictive covenants. Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 699 into law on September 1, 2023, and Assembly Bill 1076 into law on October 13, 3023. Both are designed to strengthen the protections in California Business
Corporate Compliance ‘Incentives’ Enter M&A World: DOJ Offers Lenience for Misconduct Disclosure During Deals
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is offering more lenient treatment to companies that voluntarily self-disclose misconduct of a company being acquired that comes to light during a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transaction.
California Governor Signs Bill to Prevent Automatic Stays of Litigation Pending Arbitration Appeal
On October 10, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that will allow plaintiffs in California to continue pursuing claims during the pendency of an appeal to an order denying a petition to compel arbitration. The law is a significant blow to employers in litigation as it could
For Bill Ford, ‘Every Negotiation Is a Roller Coaster’
The executive chair of Ford Motor counsels patience as his company negotiates with the United Automobile Workers union, which has shut three of his company’s plants.
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Do your research, get your timing right, and document everything.
Workers are paying 7% more this year for employer-sponsored health insurance
Climbing food and housing prices aren’t the only costs causing consumers to dig deeper into their pockets these days. Insurance premiums are forcing them to shell out more money, too.
Wellbeing Is Just As Valuable To Workers As Their Pay, Study Finds
High inflation, costs of food, gas and almost everything else rising and mortgage rates soaring, making it nearly impossible for Americans to start a family or purchase a home, has caused people to feel anxious and stressed out over the current economic situation in the United States.
A Labor Right to Work From Home
The NLRB sues X for firing an employee who refused to come to work.
How Jane McAlevey Transformed the Labor Movement
The renowned organizer and theorist has a terminal-cancer diagnosis. But she has long been fighting the clock.