On September 10, 2024, the Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor issued an Opinion (No. 2024-02) to clarify and provide additional information about the application of Act No. 27-2024, known as the “Act to Facilitate the Implementation of Remote Work in the Private Sector and to Incentivize the Establishment of Airline
Articles Discussing Labor And Employment Law In All Fifty Us States And Puerto Rico.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Clarifies Franchisee vs. Employee Classification
In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, a recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) opinion, Patel v. 7-Eleven, Inc., has shed light on a critical question: When is a franchisee considered an employee of the franchisor? This question was at the heart of a case involving five franchisees and the
Georgia’s Restrictive Covenants Act Does Not Require That Restrictive Covenants Contain Express Geographic Restriction
In June 2023, the Georgia Court of Appeals held in North American Senior Benefits, LLC v. Wimmer that an employee non-solicitation covenant must contain an express geographic limitation to be enforceable.
New York Enacts Law Requiring Retail Employers to Implement Workplace Violence Prevention Training and Policies and Provide Panic Buttons
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill on September 4, 2024 that requires retail employers to develop and implement workplace violence prevention training and policies, among other measures. The law becomes effective 180 days after her signature, or March 3, 2025.
Employment and Labor Issues for Higher Education Institutions in Virginia: Employment Law Update
This session will provide an in-depth discussion of recent employment law developments and updates in 2024 impacting higher education institutions. We will discuss education-specific matters and compliance issues such as compensation, discrimination, accommodation and tenure, and how they may impact colleges and universities.
California’s “Captive Audience” Ban on Governor’s Desk
At the end of its recent session, the California Legislature passed SB 399, the “California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act.” SB 399 prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions against employees who decline to attend an employer-sponsored (“captive audience”) meeting, or participate in employer driven communications, where the purpose is to relate the employer’s opinion about religious or political matters.
New York’s Retail Workplace Violence Prevention Bill Signed Into Law by Governor Hochul
California Legislature Sends Governor Bill Prohibiting Employer ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings
On August 31, 2024, the California Legislature passed the California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act, Senate Bill (SB) No. 399. The bill heads to Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until September 30, 2024, to sign it. If he does so, the act will add new Labor Code Section 1137.
New Jersey Federal Court Denies Bid to Block Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Law
On August 30, 2024, a judge of the U.S. District Court of New Jersey denied a motion to partially enjoin the New Jersey Temporary Workers Bill of Rights based on Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) preemption.
#MeToo: New York State Court Allows Actor’s Claims Against Entertainment Companies to Proceed Based on Alleged Conduct in 1995 by Weinstein
A New York state judge has denied motions to dismiss actor Julia Ormond’s claims against a film company, its parent company, and a talent agency based on conduct by film producer Harvey Weinstein, who Ormond alleges assaulted her in December 1995 in her Manhattan apartment. In her lawsuit, Ormond alleges
WEBINAR: Guidelines for Classifying Independent Contractors and Complying with the New NY FIFA Law
Finally, a clear distinction of who is an independent contractor vs. an employee! Join us for this free webinar and learn to classify workers with confidence and avoid the legal implications of misclassifying them.
Illinois Enacts Additional Employee Protections on Employers’ E-Verify Use
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed an amendment to the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act that provides additional employee protections regarding employers’ use of E-Verify. The amendment’s effective date is Jan. 1, 2025, and applies to both private and public employers.
Illinois already had specific rules
Revised Poster Requirement in Massachusetts Starting September 16, 2024
The Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) has published a revised workers’ compensation Notice to Employees, which Massachusetts employers should use starting September 16, 2024.
Los Angeles Publishes “Model Contract” Under Freelance Workers Protections Ordinance
On August 7, 2024, the City of Los Angeles unveiled its “Model Contract” under the Freelance Workers Protections Ordinance (FWPO). This ordinance, which took effect on July 1, 2023, was designed to bolster protections for freelance workers in Los Angeles.
Ensure Compliance with California Labor Code Section 2775 et seq.
The County of Los Angeles Will Soon Post Notice and Sample Documents to Comply with the County’s Sweeping Fair Chance Ordinance
Starting after Labor Day, employers with jobs located in the unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles, including work-from-home and hybrid positions, must comply with the County’s fair chance hiring ordinance. The ordinance, which imposes obligations well beyond existing federal and state law, and which extends to con