National Labor Relations Board administrative law judges’ protections against being fired by the president violate the US Constitution, a federal judge ruled.
Archives for December 11, 2024
Labor Board Dials Back Employer Latitude to Change Job Terms
The National Labor Relations Board overturned a precedent from the first Trump administration that gave employers more leeway to make changes to job requirements and working conditions without bargaining with a union.
3 Workplace Trends to Eye for 2025
As workers prepare to say goodbye to 2024 and its notable workplace trends, here are the trends some workplace experts expect to see in 2025. Employees Will Build Stronger Work-Life Boundaries The traditional 9-to-5 schedule will continue to erode, giving way to flexible work arrangements that
HR Professionals Are Clamoring for More Anti-Nepotism Policies Following the Hunter Biden Pardon. Here’s How to Implement One
It’s natural to want to do favors for family and friends. But experts say it’s a terrible business practice.
How can I deal with my jerk coworker?
Here are three effective ways to communicate with the jerk in your office and hopefully influence them to change their ways.
Almost A Third Of U.S. Workers Aren’t Happy With Their Pay
Almost a third of workers in the U.S. are not happy with the amount of money they’re making, saying their income has not kept pace with a rising cost of living.
How To Transition From The Office To Fully Remote
Ready to lead? Leadership isn’t just a title—it’s responsibility, tough decisions, and impact. Before you dive in, here’s what to consider.
How to Help Employees During the Stressful Holiday Season
More than half of workers say they are more stressed than usual during the holiday season, and about 1 in 5 say their overall well-being declines. Here’s how employers can make a difference.
AI is the Coworker of the Future — 3 Ways Employers Can Get Ready
Companies are eager to embrace AI, but many employees are not fully prepared for it. To turn their AI aspirations into reality, businesses must first foster a company culture where employees feel comfortable with the new technology.
These 20 companies offer the best compensation in 2024, according to employee ratings
A new list from Comparably ranks companies based on how well their employees say they’re paid. Paycom, BCG, and Adobe came out on top.
The Gift that Never Stops Giving: Pay Transparency for Remote Workers – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen addresses new state pay transparency laws and the complications they create for remote workers.
Top Five 2025 California Privacy Alerts for California Employers
By: Top Five 2025 California Privacy Alerts for California Employers
Employers must prepare for significant amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018, as amended by the CPRA (CCPA) in 2025. The CCPA grants California residents, including employees, specific rights relating to collecting and using their personal information. These changes include amendments to key definitions, application of data privacy rules to artificial intelligence (AI), and heightened regulatory oversight and enforcement. Outlined below are the top five developments that California employers should anticipate for2025:
- AB 1008: CCPA now expressly covers generative AI systems. The definition of “personal information” (PI) expands to PI located in various formats, including AI systems. If an AI system is capable of exposing PI—such as names, addresses, or biometric data—businesses will be subject to restrictions on how they may use or profit from that data. The Legislature’s goal is to ensure that AI systems adhere to the same privacy protections that govern other forms of data storage, processing, and use.
- SB 1223: The CCPA’s definition of “sensitive personal information” is expanded to include a consumer’s neural data—information generated by measuring the activity of a consumer’s central or peripheral nervous system.
- AB 1824: In 2025, a business that receives the consumer’s PI as part of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy or other transaction must expressly comply with a consumer’s opt-out preferences.
- Increased Enforcement Activity: The Privacy Police have stepped up the enforcement of the CCPA in recent years. After issuing its first enforcement action under the CCPA in 2022, several new enforcement actions against a variety of businesses for their use and disclosure of PI have been publicized. In 2024, the Privacy Police issued a $6.75 million fine against a cloud software company relating to a 2020 ransomware attack that resulted in California consumers’ PI theft. They also announced a stipulated judgment with a mobile app developer relating to collecting and sharing children’s data without parental consent. These actions show an increased focus on privacy and a willingness to go after companies who fail to take proper safeguards to protect PI.
- New CPPA Regulations: The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published a set of draft regulations for public comment. Though too voluminous to discuss at length, the regulations primarily seek to update existing regulations, implement requirements for businesses to conduct cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and implement consumers’ rights to opt out of automated decision-making technology (ADMT). These regulations could go into effect on April 1, 2025, following public comment period and potential changes.
CDF’s Privacy Practice Group will continue to monitor developments related to privacy issues and the CCPA, the CPRA, and the California Privacy Protection Agency’s enforcement actions. Please get in touch with a member of CDF’s Privacy Practice Group (Dan Forman, Dalia Khatib, Linda Wang, or Chris Dawood) to discuss compliance with privacy laws, any investigation by the California Privacy Protection Agency, or any questions about the CCPA & CPRA. Our Privacy Practice Group is available to assist with policies, notices, general compliance for employers, and defense of investigations and litigation.
Travel Ban Fears? Why Foreign National Students Urged to Return to U.S. Before Jan. 20
Some colleges and universities, out of an abundance of caution, are advising their foreign national students and staff who are traveling abroad for winter
NYS Paid Prenatal Leave FAQs Provide Guidance In Advance of January Compliance
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, all private-sector employers in New York must provide eligible employees 20 hours of paid prenatal leave. The New York State
We Get AI for Work: Establishing AI Policies and Governance Part 2
Organizations are harnessing the benefits of using generative and traditional AI technologies to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and foster innovation. However, before employing these tools in the workplace, organizations must minimize potential risks and ensure the ethical and responsive use of AI.