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Illinois Labor & Employment Law Legislative Update: New Laws in Effect in 2023
January 9, 2023
Several employment laws became effective January 1, 2023, and our team has compiled them in its new Labor & Employment Law Legislative Update, focused on new laws in effect in 2023.
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Colorado: Wage Claim Changes Effective January 1, 2023
January 4, 2023
Six changes for the new year.
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Oregon Supreme Court Rules State Wage Law Same as Federal Wage Law for Compensation of Employees’ On-Site Security Screening Time
December 15, 2022
On December 15, the Oregon Supreme Court held that state wage law is the same as federal wage law for purposes of determining whether employee time spent in on-site security screenings is to be paid work time.
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An Employer’s Guide to the World Cup
November 21, 2022
The 2022 World Cup is finally underway in Qatar. We thought we might offer employers some guidance on World Cup issues in the workplace.
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A Divided Congress: Implications for Employers
November 17, 2022
With Democrats taking the Senate and Republicans the House, what should employers expect through January 2025?
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Midterm Elections and Voting Leave Laws
October 27, 2022
With the 2022 midterm elections fast approaching, employers need to make sure they comply with applicable laws concerning permitting employees time off to vote in elections.
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Massachusetts: Department Issues Important PFML Updates
October 12, 2022
The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (Department) has been busy over the last several weeks and has issued some updates that are important for employers to know about.
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A Rundown Of New Employment Laws In California
October 5, 2022
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several employment-related bills into law prior to the end of California legislative session on September 30, 2022.
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Moonlighting: The Indian Legal Perspective
September 26, 2022
Moonlighting has emerged as a frequent challenge for work-from-home employers in India in light of the nationwide lockdown, following an urgent need to ensure workplace safety.
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Musings on a California Wage (Reimbursement) Suit
August 16, 2022
California Labor Code Section 2802 makes employers liable for expenses “in direct consequence of the discharge of his or her duties…” Covered reimbursement-required expenses can include travel, personal phone use, and furnishing a home office (if it’s required).
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Employee Benefit Plans in a Post-Roe World: Avoiding Criminal Liability and Other Considerations
June 30, 2022
Employers with a wider regional or national footprint may find themselves faced with questions from employees regarding access to abortion services. In the following, we discuss several options for employee benefit plans and the risks associated with each plan of action.
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CMS On Your Radar - Key employment issues worldwide May 2022
May 25, 2022
A dominant theme in this edition of OYR is the war in Ukraine. We hear from our Ukrainian colleagues how labour law has been deregulated during the period of martial law. Further across Europe, we see how the war has had an impact on employment law.
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