As we enter the third year of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many U.S. businesses are implementing long-delayed return-to-office plans and hoping to establish a new equilibrium. Public health experts, economists and policymakers increasingly speak of “endemicity,” a phase in which COVID-19 transmission rates fall to a constant but manageable baseline […]
Employment Laws
KU law school ranks 8th nationwide for ‘best jobs’ employment
LAWRENCE – Nearly 95% of graduates in the Class of 2021 at the University of Kansas School of Law found full-time, long-term legal employment, according to data recently released by the American Bar Association. KU Law ranks eighth among ABA-accredited law schools nationwide in the category sometimes referred to as […]
State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q1 2022 | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
The first quarter of 2022 continued the trend of increasing regulation of the workplace by state and local governments. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and upcoming legislative developments to help you and your organization stay in […]
Amended Maine Law Will Require Vacation Payout When Employment Ends
Maine’s governor recently signed H.P. 160 – L.D. 225, amending the state’s final wages statute to require that “[a]ll unused paid vacation accrued pursuant to the employer’s vacation policy on and after January 1, 2023 must be paid to the employee on cessation of employment.” The amendment provides that private […]
Colorado House OKs expanding employment discrimination law to cover domestic workers | Legislature
Legislation to protect tens of thousands of domestic workers from employment discrimination passed a major hurdle Thursday, receiving approval from the Colorado House. If enacted, House Bill 1367 would expand the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act to cover employees who work for private households, such as cleaners, gardeners, nannies or elderly care […]
Mexico: Employment Law Basics
Mexico is poised to take on an even greater role in the ongoing global supply chain rearrangement. Companies that are relocating some or all of their production to Mexico need to be aware of what is legally required to hire local staff in Mexico. This article lays out the basics of […]
New York Employment Laws To Take Effect in May 2022
In 2021, the New York City Council passed an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (the “Salary Transparency Law”), and on November 8, 2021, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, signed Senate Bill S2628 into law (the “Digital Workplace Monitoring Law”). Both laws are set to take effect […]
After DOJ antitrust losses in employment trials, defense lawyers urge ‘rethink’
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The U.S. Department of Justice building is pictured in Washington, U.S., March 21, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Defense lawyers for DaVita, ex-CEO chide criminal “no-poach” prosecution after their victory at trial DOJ’s antitrust head declares in speech “we’re not backing down” on […]
Let’s Map It Out! Our Local Experts Provide Direction for Navigating Key Global Employment Laws and Trends All Over the World (Webinar Series)
Join us for a four-part webinar series as our US moderators welcome colleagues from around the globe to share the latest labor and employment law updates and trends. US-based multinational employers with business operations in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific regions will hear directly from local […]
Reduced Direct Lability of Directors with Labor Codes
The current archaic 29 federal labor laws in India are awaiting at the departure lounge, ready to be replaced by four new labor codes (“NLC”) that are expected to land soon! Indian industry is intrigued and anxious on the potential impact of the NLC. Will there be a paradigm shift […]