On June 20, 2024, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted unanimously to adopt the latest draft version of Title 8 CCR § 3396, Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment, after a prior attempt at passing a proposed indoor heat regulation failed.
Archives for June 20, 2024
NLRB Judge Finds Nonsolicitation, Noncompete Provisions in Employment Agreement Chilled Protected Activity
On June 13, 2024, an administrative law judge (ALJ) for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that overly broad noncompete and nonsolicitation provisions in an employment agreement violated an employee’s labor rights in what could be the first NLRB ruling to find such provisions unlawful under the National Labor
California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Deadline is in Less Than Two Weeks
By: California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Deadline is in Less Than Two Weeks
California employers who have not put together their Workplace Violence Prevention Plan need to move quickly.
Effective July 1, almost all California employers (with a few exceptions) are required to:
Have a written Workplace Violence Prevention
NYS Department of Health Seeks Bidders to Provide Statewide Fiscal Intermediary Services in Response to the State Budget
As previously discussed, New York’s State Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 includes legislation that significantly changes the state’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPA Program).
Ten Days Until the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act Goes Live & AG’s Office Signals “Aggressive Enforcement”
With the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) on the verge of taking effect on July 1, 2024, the State’s Attorney General, Ken Paxton, recently launched an initiative for “aggressive enforcement of Texas privacy laws.” As part of the initiative, Paxton has established a team that will focus on
Compliance With District of Columbia’s Comprehensive Pay Transparency Law Begins June 30, 2024
The District of Columbia successfully amended its wage transparency laws, bringing employers a June 30, 2024, compliance date for the new pay and benefit transparency obligations. The District of Columbia passed the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023, changing its 2014 wage transparency laws to provide applicants and employees
Wage-Hour Compliance 101
In this episode, Jen discusses why employers need to care more about complying with applicable wage-hour laws.
IRS Issues FAQs on Educational Assistance Programs
The IRS has issued a new fact sheet (FS-2024-22) to address frequently asked questions about educational assistance programs (EAPs), also known as Section 127 plans.1 EAP plans have been an effective recruitment and retention tool for many employers over the past two decades and remain popular with employees because the payments
Is Your Business Ready for Chicago’s Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance?
The Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, and the City’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection has published its long-awaited interpretive rules. These final rules provide guidance on several questions unanswered by the Ordinance, such as its application to
New York State Department of Labor Issues Updated Materials on Workplace Lactation Rights
The New York State Department of Labor has issued revised materials, including an updated mandatory model policy, ahead of the June 19, 2024, effective date for the transition of workplace lactation breaks from unpaid to paid in New York.
Learn more here.
July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report
Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report! As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law updates. Some states, like Maryland, have at least a dozen new laws and regulations taking
Ups and Downs of Golden Visa Programs
The mixed results of their visa programs aimed at attracting foreign investors have some European countries reconsidering, even as the U.S. program continues.
In 2022, the United States reauthorized its EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program for five years, until September 2027. The program allows foreign nationals to make investments of between
Three Jackson Lewis Attorneys Named 2024 BTI Client Service All-Stars
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that Stephanie Adler-Paindiris, Ross M. Gardner and Alessandro “Alex” G. Villanella have been recognized by the BTI Consulting Group’s 2024 report as Client Service All-Stars. According to BTI, the Client Service All-Stars deliver incomparable levels of client service excellence, demonstrate an unrelenting pursuit to find what best fulfills their clients’ needs, can simplify the most complex of legal matters and are unwavering in their dedication to clients.
Happy Anniversary!
In this episode, Jen is joined by Greg Valenza, her former law partner and fellow pink thinker for a discussion of all things employment law. Do not miss this one!
U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Evidentiary Standard for Proving FLSA Exemption
The U.S. Supreme Court next term will address the standard of proof that employers must meet to show an employee is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, No. 23-217.