Many believe offices will become a thing of the past post-pandemic; however, CNBC reported that 90 percent of companies say they will return to the office by 2024 but will utilize a... Read more »
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
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 »
In September 2023, federal trial courts in Wisconsin and Kentucky issued decisions dismissing plaintiffs’ claims related to employers’ COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements. Source link Reach Out Don’t hesitate to reach out... Read more »
On August 8, 2023, Puerto Rico’s government enacted Act No. 88-2023, known as the “Puerto Rican Military Code of the 21st Century” (“Military Code”). This new law supersedes the previously enacted Military... Read more »
Topics: New Laws & Legislation, Personnel Policies and Procedures On September 20, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill No. 553 (“SB 553”) into law, which requires covered California employers to take... Read more »
California SB 553, which takes effect July 1, 2024, creates the first general industry workplace violence prevention safety requirements in the United States. Covered employers must develop and create a workplace violence... Read more »
On September 30, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 553, which will require employers to establish, implement, and maintain an effective workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP). The WVPP will require the... Read more »
Topics: Court Decisions, Wage & Hour Issues A recent Ninth Circuit panel held that Hyatt employees who were “laid off” in March 2020 were entitled to payment of their accrued vacation time... Read more »
Having a baby? There’s a new law meant for you: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. America needs this law, say activists, because “pregnant workers, especially those in low-wage and physically demanding jobs,... Read more »