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).
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
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.
Technologies and the Life Sciences Industry
As life sciences companies research, discover and accelerate their product advancements to improve lives, they strive to avoid risks to the privacy and security of their sensitive data and company systems. However, emerging technologies, remote work, and international travel among employees bring privacy risks that demand immediate attention.
OSHA Pushes Outdoor and Indoor Heat Rule
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has moved a step closer to a final rule for “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings.” OSHA sent the yet-to-be-unveiled rule to the Office of Management and Budget for an interagency review of up to 90 days, after which OSHA will publish the rule in the Federal Register to give it effect.
How to Do a Four-Day Workweek That Actually Works
More companies are mulling the shift but are concerned about maintaining productivity.
Work Advice: Why won’t my old employer hire me back?
I applied for a job at my old company where I was liked and successful, but they rejected me. Should I keep trying?