The Colorado Department of Labor Employment (CDLE) has issued the highly anticipated final Equal Pay Transparency (EPT) Rules and the Statement of Basis, Purpose, Specific Statutory Authority, and Findings, which seek to clarify the Colorado Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The rules, which are largely unchanged from their proposed version, will become effective on January 1, 2024.
Archives for December 13, 2023
Goldberg Segalla Secures Major Victory Protecting Workers’ Compensation Insurers from Onslaught of Future Claims
A New Jersey hospital’s attempt to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars in the Superior Court of New Jersey — in workers’ compensation fees and punitive damages associated with the treatment of employees injured at New York workplaces — was shot down by an appellate court in a significant ruling that ultimately could shield the insurance industry from a potential onslaught of similar alleged bad-faith lawsuits that likely would cost well into the millions.
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Independent Contractor Challenges on the Rise
In this episode, Jen discusses the significant increase in independent contractor classification challenges and how to minimize your potential liability.
CMS Allows for the Coverage of Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors Services
New York City Requires Employers to Post an Employee Bill of Rights
New York City Requires Employers to Post an Employee Bill of Rights
EEOC Launches E-File for Attorneys
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today the launch of E-File for Attorneys, an application which allows attorneys to submit charges of discrimination electronically on behalf of their clients. Attorneys representing charging parties will now be able to immediately upload a charge already signed by their
Congress: What Are You Up to, Julie?
Michael Lotito weighs in on the National Labor Relations Board’s rule on what constitutes a joint employer.
California Globe
Reverse Bullying: When Managers Feel Intimidated by Their Subordinates
Jeff Nowak discusses the problems that negative favoritism in a department can cause if it is not corrected.
SHRM Online
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Progressive Legislative W&H Push Set To Continue In 2024
Denise Visconti talks about the biggest wage and hour legislation trends for 2024.
Law360 Employment Authority
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Lawmakers Advance Bills on Training and Joint Employer Status
The U.S. House Commitee on Education and the Workforce advanced four bills on job training and union rights for workers.
(Not So) Frozen in Time—Colorado District Court Enters Section 10(j) Order Preventing Hospital from Withholding Across-the-Board Wage Increases to Union Members Following Election
On November 16, 2023, a federal court in Colorado issued a lengthy opinion granting in part a petition for a temporary injunction pursuant to Section 10(j) of the National Labor Relations Act (the “Act”). Lomax v. Longmont United Hospital, No. 23-cv-02297, ECF No. 40 (D. Colo. Nov. 16, 2023).
Elon WAR With Unions Could UPEND Tesla [Video]
Ryan and Emily discuss Elon Musk going to war with Swedish Tesla unions.
Union-backed bill aims to curb workplace bullying in state government
Gov. Kathy Hochul has promised to root out workplace bullying in state government.
10 California laws that may impact your workplace in 2024
Every year, hundreds of laws get passed in California to go into effect the following year. In 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a slew of new bills into law that give workers new rights for 2024.