Employers are pouring money into costly benefits that workers don’t use—here’s what employees actually want

Employers are pouring money into costly benefits that workers don’t use—here’s what employees actually want

Good morning! Employers and their workers can’t seem to find common ground on benefits. While 78% of employers believe their workers are highly satisfied with their benefits, only 59% of employees express... Read more »
Valentine’s Day “Gift” For Employers With California Employees That Work Under Noncompete Agreements

Valentine’s Day “Gift” For Employers With California Employees That Work Under Noncompete Agreements

Topics: New Laws & Legislation, Non-Compete and Trade Secrets In September, California created a cause of action whereby employees may challenge non-compete agreements and win damages and attorney’s fees (see our prior... Read more »
Repeal of New York’s COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Covered Healthcare Employees

Repeal of New York’s COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Covered Healthcare Employees

Key Takeaways: On October 4, 2023, New York’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement for healthcare employees was repealed The repeal is effective immediately In August 2021, New York’s Department of Health adopted an emergency... Read more »

Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill Mandating Occupational Safety and Health Measures for Household Domestic Service Employees

On September 30, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill No. 686, legislation that would have extended California’s existing occupational safety and health laws and regulations to the domestic service industry.... Read more »
What Is Earned Wage Access for Employees?

What Is Earned Wage Access for Employees?

Earned wage access (EWA) is a term often heard among employers in the retail and hospitality industries. EWA may be referred to as instant pay, earned income, early wage access, accrued wage... Read more »
AI Update: Pricy AI Employees, Reuters IP Dispute In Court, An End To The WGA Strike

AI Update: Pricy AI Employees, Reuters IP Dispute In Court, An End To The WGA Strike

(Image via Getty) The high price for finding and retaining “prized AI talent” is one of several factors driving up the cost of legal technology, Legaltech News reports. As one consultant notes,... Read more »
You Can’t Just Admit Employees Get Harassed And Avoid A Lawsuit – See Also

You Can’t Just Admit Employees Get Harassed And Avoid A Lawsuit – See Also

(Image via Getty) Former Polsinelli Partner Launches $20M Sexual Harassment Lawsuit: “We told you so!” isn’t a defense to sexual harassment. Hunter Biden Has Beef With The IRS: Did they mess up... Read more »
Identifying Workers as Employees or Contractors

Identifying Workers as Employees or Contractors

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 There is a comedian by the name of Jeff Foxworthy who has been enormously popular for the past two decades or so.  Perhaps you are familiar with him. ... Read more »

New Jersey Adopts Changes Affecting Service Employees During Changes in Ownership

Governor Philip D. Murphy recently signed Assembly Bill 4682 / Senate Bill 2389, establishing various employment protections for specific “service employees” during changes of ownership. This bill goes into effect on October... Read more »
GM employee’s racial bias lawsuit is revived over New York plant where nooses were displayed

GM employee’s racial bias lawsuit is revived over New York plant where nooses were displayed

The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights NEW YORK, Sept 7 (Reuters)... Read more »
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