Archives for June 6, 2024
Goldberg Segalla Ranked by Chambers USA in Commercial Litigation, Construction, and Employment and Labor
Three Goldberg Segalla practice groups, as well as five individual partners, earned rankings by Chambers and Partners in the 2024 Chambers USA Guide.
Legal Challenges to New DOL Rule Increasing Salary Basis for Exempt Status under FLSA
By: Legal Challenges to New DOL Rule Increasing Salary Basis for Exempt Status under FLSA
A new Department of Labor (DOL) Overtime Rule (2024 OT Rule) which raises the salary threshold for white-collar exemptions scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2024 is facing legal challenges. On May 22, 2024,
Where Digital Nomad Visas Miss the Mark
Countries around the globe are establishing digital nomad visa regulations to allow foreign employees to enter the countries and work exclusively for foreign employers for short periods of time—generally, between six and twelve months. Although well-intentioned and advantageous in concept, these visas may not sufficiently address the myriad legal and
Two Utah Laws Related to Religious Expression in the Workplace Take Effect
The Utah legislature wrapped up its seven-week legislative session on March 1, 2024. In addition to passing a #MeToo-inspired law prohibiting confidentiality clauses regarding sexual misconduct, the legislature also passed two laws now in effect related to religious expression in the workplace for both public and private employers.
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New York State Assembly Passes Retail Worker Safety Act, Pushing Workplace Violence Prevention Bill Closer to Finish Line
On June 3, 2024, the New York State Assembly passed legislation that would provide workplace safety protections for retail workers, including employee access to panic buttons for retail employers with 500 or more employees nationwide.
Legal-Ease: Your Lawyer as Your Business Consultant – A Labor & Employment Perspective
Kristy Peters discusses how employment law attorneys can be critical partners for employers to help them identify challenges and opportunities for their business.
InBusiness Phoenix
Chicago Finalizes Rules on New Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
Stephanie L. Mills-Gallan, Jeff Nowak and Meg Karnig explain to employers the updated Chicago paid leave policies and what they should take careful note of prior to July 1.
SHRM Online
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Fight Over Biden NLRB Noms Likely With Election In Sight
Michael Lotito talks about controversy over the NLRB’s direction and the board’s partisan balance.
Law360 Employment Authority
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Challenges to Regulators Mount as the U.S. Supreme Court Mulls Chevron Deference
As the Supreme Court mulls the Chevron decision, Michael Lotito says whatever the court decides, it’s likely little will change at the ground level of day-to-day enforcement activities.
Law.com
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EEOC Commissioner Charge Hike Puts More Power in Members’ Hands
Jim Paretti comments on a recent boost in EEOC commissioner charges.
Bloomberg Law
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Workplace mental health requests are skyrocketing, but can employers keep up?
Devjani Mishra says employers need to address lingering effects of the pandemic and other issues affecting workers’ mental well-being, while Michael Lotito notes that the NLRB has been reshaping US labor law.
Property Casualty 360
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Biden’s NLRB Picks Set Up Clash Over Agency Future If Trump Wins
Michael Lotito comments on President Biden’s nomination of attorney Joshua Ditelberg for the open seat on the NLRB.
Bloomberg Law
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Onboarding New Employees in a Hybrid Workplace
During the pandemic, companies around the world explored new ways of working that challenged long-held assumptions and beliefs about where work gets done.
Work Advice: My boss is the one good thing about my job. How can I quit?
When you’re juggling competing obligations from work and family, your first obligation is to yourself.