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The Maryland Department of Labor Issues Proposed Maryland Economic Stabilization Act Regulations
January 3, 2024
On December 15, 2023, the Maryland Department of Labor issued proposed regulations to implement the Maryland Economic Stabilization Act, which requires employers to provide notice of a mass layoff or a reduction in force in certain circumstances. 
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An Interesting Resolution to an EEOC Race Discrimination Investigation…
December 28, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission just announced a resolution of its investigation into Groupon’s recruitment and hiring practices.
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Mandatory Retirement or Medical Exams Based on Age?
December 21, 2023
This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a $6.875 million settlement with Scripps Clinical Medical Group over its mandatory retirement age policy.
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Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Advisory Council Calls for Department of Hearings and Appeals to End "Hold Open" Practice
December 18, 2023
Recently the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council voted to approve two separate bills that include potentially significant changes to the Worker’s Compensation Act of Wisconsin (Chapter 102), including the administration of the Act.
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“Stay-or-Pay”? A Potential TRAP for Employers!
December 15, 2023
A recent New York Times article highlighted the use and, frankly, abuse of Training Repayment Agreement Provisions, also known as stay-or-pay provisions.
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New NLRB Representation Election Rules and Procedures
December 15, 2023
The 2023 Election Rule will take effect on December 26, 2023.
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Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time and Other MN DOLI Notice Requirements
December 11, 2023
State-wide Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) is set to go into effect on January 1, 2024, in the state of Minnesota.
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Employers – Be Merry and Bright … And Thoughtful About Those Holiday Parties!
December 8, 2023
Employers should keep some things in mind in planning holiday events for their employees.
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India: December Employment Law Updates
December 7, 2023
King Stubb & Kasiva's latest newsletter on Employment Law Updates for December in India.
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An Applicant’s Family Medical History? Apparently, That’s the Million Dollar Question!
December 1, 2023
As most employers (hopefully) know, the Americans with Disabilities Act sets forth strict guidelines for when employers can require employees or applicants to undergo medical examinations or when they can ask questions that might reveal a disability.
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At-Will Employment Is a Fairy Tale…
November 24, 2023
Once upon a time, employees in all states but Montana were presumed to be employed at-will, absent some sort of employment agreement (e.g. individual contract for a term, a collective bargaining agreement, policies that contemplate termination for cause, etc.).
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Long-Term, Part-Time Employees Become Eligible to Make 401(k) Deferrals
November 22, 2023
Effective January 2024, long-term, part-time employees will become eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings to 401(k) plans.
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