Arbitration agreements with warehouse workers and others who play a “direct and necessary role” in the transportation of goods and people may fall within the “transportation worker exemption” to the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held. Ortiz v. Randstad Inhouse Services, LLC, No. 23-55147 (Mar. 12, 2024).
Labor Commissioner’s FAQ on Fast Food Minimum Wage
On April 1, 2024, the new fast-food minimum wage took effect. At the end of March, California’s Labor Commissioner issued an FAQ regarding the new minimum wage. It includes the following sections:
Overview of the Minimum Wage Increases Who is covered by the law The role of the fast-food
MSHA Issues Long Awaited Final Silica Rule
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) released its long-anticipated silica rule on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. (See the rule here) The rule is aimed at reducing miners’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica, otherwise known as silica or quartz dust. The final version of the rule is mostly consistent with
EEOC Issues Final Regulations to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued final regulations and Interpretative Guidance to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The PWFA went into effect on June 27, 2023. The PWFA requires that employers with at least 15 employees provide reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to qualified employees and
New Study Shows Gen Z LGBTQIA+ Students, Graduates Value, Seek Out Inclusive Workplaces
Employers that foster a culture of belonging for all employees will have an advantage as Gen Z is projected to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025 and their expectations will change the workplace as we know it.
Lindsey White, Donald English and Greg Riolo Discuss Lindsey’ Decision to Join Jackson Lewis
Matthew Camardella Discusses the Future of the OFCCP’s Authority to Enforce Civil Rights Obligations for Federal Contractors
Garen Dodge Discusses Surge in Recent EEOC Activity
Tasos Paindiris Discusses What Abortion Ban Rulings in Arizona and Florida Mean for Employers
Privacy Versus Cyber – What is the Bigger Risk?
“Cybersecurity” has emerged as one of top risks facing organizations. Considering the steady stream of massive data breaches affecting millions (sometimes billions), the debilitating effects of ransomware on an organization’s information systems, the intrigue of international threat actors, and the mobilization and collaboration of national law enforcement to thwart these
Jackson Lewis Named Law Firm Volunteer of the Year by Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that the firm has been named the 2023 Law Firm Volunteer of the Year by Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio (PBPO) for its dedication to making a positive impact on the Cincinnati and Dayton communities. The firm was recently honored at PBPO’s Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Celebration at the Fifth Third Bank Atrium on Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati.
Duluth, Minnesota Repeals Its Paid Leave Ordinance; Other City Ordinances Remain
Leave laws, regulations, and ordinances continue to change in Minnesota. The city of Duluth, Minnesota, repealed its Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) ordinance effective Jan. 17, 2024. The Duluth ESST had guaranteed paid leave for qualifying employees working in the city since Jan. 1, 2020. Minnesota’s statewide ESST statute
How Manufacturers Can Stay Ahead of the Changing Landscape of PFAS Regulations
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” are a varied group of thousands of manufactured chemicals and have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s.
Top Five Labor Law Developments for March 2024
A Texas federal judge struck down the National Labor Relations Board’s new joint-employer rule. U.S. Chamber of Commerce v. NLRB, No. 6:23-cv-00553 (E.D. Tex. Mar. 8, 2024).
Bluegrass State Becomes Third State to Pass a Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Data Law in 2024
On April 4, 2024, Kentucky’s Governor signed House Bill 15, which establishes a consumer data privacy law for the state. The state joins New Hampshire and New Jersey in passing comprehensive consumer privacy laws in 2024. Kentucky’s law takes effect January 1, 2026.
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