Scott Jang comments that the PAGA reform changes will only apply to cases filed after June 19, 2024 and suggests that this may have triggered the uptick in filings by plaintiff attorneys since the PAGA reform was announced in “Plaintiff attorneys miss deadline for PAGA filings,” published by the Daily Journal.
Archives for June 27, 2024
Richard Vitarelli Discusses NLRB’s 2023 Joint Employer Rule and Legal Challenges Leading to Its Repeal
Richard Vitarelli discusses the National Labor Relations Board’s 2023 Joint Employer Rule and the ongoing litigation, which led to the rule’s vacatur, alongside Jordan Von Bokern from the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center in “Podcast on National Labor Relations Board Joint Employer Rule,” published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Court Enjoins Key Provisions of Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Final Rule for Construction Contractors
A federal judge in Texas has blocked the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing several provisions of its prevailing wage final rule under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBA) for construction contractors. Associated General Contractors v. U.S. Department of Labor, No. 5:23-CY-0272-C (N.D. Tex. June 24, 2024).
Breaking LGBTQ+ Barriers: From Covering to Inclusivity
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month is a time to celebrate our pride and reflect on the importance of employees feeling aligned and supported when coming out in the workplace.
What Your Business Needs to Know About New Paid Leave Laws in Chicago and Cook County, Illinois
New laws require Illinois and Cook County employers to provide employees with paid leave that can be used for any reason, while a new Chicago law, effective July 1, 2024, requires Chicago employers to provide both paid leave that can be used for any reason and paid sick leave.
Louisiana Institutes New Restrictions on Noncompete Agreements for Physicians
The Louisiana Legislature recently unanimously passed Act No. 273, which limits noncompete agreements for physicians in the state. The act requires all applicable new noncompete agreements to sunset after three years for primary care physicians and after five years for all other physicians, and it limits the application of noncompete
EntertainHR: Why it’s Never a Good Idea to Overlook Workplace Drama
If you’re a fan of the Bravo sphere, you’re probably noticing a theme in a few of the latest seasons of our favorite shows like Summer House, the Real Housewives of New Jersey, and Vanderpump Rules: conflict amongst co-workers. Conflict is a part of life, and it becomes more frequent
Louisiana Becomes Latest State to Prohibit Nondisclosure Clauses Related to #MeToo Claims
Under a new Louisiana law enacted on June 25, 2024, nondisclosure clauses required by an employer and agreed to prior to a hostile work environment dispute or sexual harassment dispute will be unenforceable. Louisiana joins the federal government and a growing number of states that have passed #MeToo-inspired laws restricting
International Transfers of Personal Data After Schrems II: Practical Compliance Steps
It’s been a busy few years of mapping data flows, assessing third-country laws and practices, repapering contractual clauses, and implementing technical and organisational measures as private and public organisations undertook to meet a 2022 hard deadline for ensuring that transfers of personal data of individuals in the European Union (EU)
Louisiana Institutes New Restrictions on Noncompete Agreements for Primary Care Physicians
The Louisiana Legislature recently unanimously passed Act No. 273, which limits noncompete agreements for physicians in the state. The act requires all applicable new noncompete agreements to sunset after three years for primary care physicians and after five years for all other physicians, and it limits the application of noncompete
Texas Seeks Order Blocking Enforcement of DOL’s New Overtime Rule Ahead of July 1 Effective Date
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new rule to raise the minimum salary thresholds for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) white-collar overtime exemptions could be delayed as it faces multiple legal challenges, alleging the department lacked the authority to set a salary test.
USCIS Extends Work Permits Under TPS Designations for Certain Countries
On June 20, 2024, USCIS extended the validity of certain work permits issued to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries under the TPS designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan. All impacted beneficiaries will receive Form I-797, Notice of Action, notifying them of the extension of their Employment Authorization
How to Improve the Hiring Process for Disabled Candidates
It takes more than lip service to convince disabled job applicants to apply to your company. These research-backed practices can demonstrate that you’re a truly equitable employer.
2024 Microsoft Work Trend Index Shows Shifting Workplace Dynamics
The recently released annual Work Trend Index from Microsoft and LinkedIn reveals a growing gap between the eagerness of employees to embrace AI in the workplace and how prepared their leaders are for AI integration.
We Should Talk About Why the Gen-Z Workforce Is So Angry
The Zoomer working class is disengaged and enraged. Here’s why.