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We feature the latest news on emerging compliance issues such as Affordable Care Act (“ACA”/”Obamacare”) and Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) mandates, EEOC and Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) enforcement, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) investigations, employee benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”), the Department of Labor (“DOL”) Fiduciary Rules, joint employers status, E-Verify, workplace privacy, whistleblower actions, overtime requirements, and prevailing wage laws.

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On a state level, the National Law Review covers the latest on legislation, from laws banning-the-box and limiting the questions employers may ask during the hiring process; including limitations on questions about previous salary history and criminal history.  Additionally, the nation-wide push for employers to establish paid family leave & sick policy and the resulting patchwork of rules.  The National Law Review also  offers an analysis of employees rights to post about their work experience and how employers can respond to employees' on-line reviews and provides information to help companies remain compliant.

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Recent Employment, Labor, EEOC & NLRB Regulatory Law News

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Dec
30
2019
California Puts a Foot On the Scale to Drive Unionization Higher: AB 1291 Mandates State-Sponsored Assistance in Organizing Cannabis Employees Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
10
2021
Mandatory Vaccinations Are Coming for Many Employees Nationwide Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
1
2015
Worse Than Feared… NLRB Reports First Month of Ambush Election Rules Yields More Petitions, Dramatically Quicker Elections Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
6
2018
New York City Sets Minimum Wage for Independent Contractors of Ride-Hailing Companies Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
13
2021
Novel Massachusetts Decision Finds Waiver of Right to Compel Arbitration Based on Pre-Litigation Actions Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
2
2015
EEOC Proposes Wellness Program Amendments to ADA Regulations: The Impact on Retail Employers Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
9
2016
Connecticut and Rhode Island Enact Statutes Restricting Physician Non-Competes Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jan
14
2020
Federal Court Extends TRO to Enjoin Enforcement of California’s Controversial New Independent Contractor Law for 70,000 Independent Truckers Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
20
2022
Time Is Money: A Quick Wage-Hour Tip on … New State and Local Minimum Wage Rates Go Into Effect On January 1, 2023 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
5
2020
Ninth Circuit Allows Arbitrator to Rule on Postmates’ Challenge to Mass Arbitration Tactics Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
22
2022
The “Community of Interest” Saga Continues – the Return of Micro-Bargaining Units Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
28
2021
COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance Issued for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors Imposes Major New Employee Vaccination and Other Requirements Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jan
2
2019
Illinois Appellate Court Declines to Adopt Bright Line Rule That a Five Year Non-Compete Or a Three Year Non-Solicit Are Unenforceable Per Se Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
14
2020
Pennsylvania Increases Minimum Wage Threshold for Exempt Employees Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
23
2015
Background Checks—EEOC Seeks to Eliminate Barriers to Recruitment and Hiring Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
29
2016
EEOC Transgender Case, New York City Labor Peace Agreements, Parental Leave: Employment Law This Week - August 29, 2016 [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
25
2015
California Court Of Appeal Holds That Party Seeking To Enforce Forum Selection Clause As To Unwaivable Statutory Rights Has Burden To Show Enforcement Would Not Diminish Rights Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
6
2021
No More Private Confidential Settlements of New York Division of Human Rights Complaints Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
20
2021
OSHA ETS in Review, Texas Vaccine Mandate Ban, Health Premium Incentives [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
13
2020
Be Careful What You Wish For: California Federal Judge Compels DoorDash to Conduct – and Pay for – More Than 5,000 Individual Arbitrations Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
28
2017
NY Court Green Lights Immediate Appeal of Chipotle Collective Action Decertification Order Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
10
2015
Baker’s Dozen: Quick and Easy Tips for Negotiating Commercial Leases in 2015 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
14
2015
New York State Department of Labor Issues Proposed Rules for Payroll Debit Cards Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
18
2024
Eleventh Circuit Ruling on Causation Standard a Win for Employers Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
16
2015
Avoiding Age Discrimination Complaints in an Industry Noted for a Lack of Age Diversity Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
28
2024
Time Is Money: A Quick Wage-Hour Tip on New York Meal and Rest Periods Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
17
2016
Application of the FLSA’s Tip-Credit Requirements Remains Hotly Disputed Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
19
2021
Whistleblower Protections for Employees Expand in New York Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
 

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