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California Expands Final Pay Timing Exemption to Print Productions

October 28, 2019 by Megan O'Malley

The Bottom Line California’s new Photo Shoot Pay Easement Act now relieves print production employers from the rigid California law that subjects employers to harsh penalties if they do not pay employees immediately upon discharge. However, print production employers should be careful about Continue Reading

Alert - October 28, 2019

DOL Confirms Federal Salary Level for Overtime-Exempt Employees

September 25, 2019 by Megan O'Malley

The Bottom Line Before January 1, 2020, employers should evaluate the impact of the 2019 Final Rule by identifying exempt administrative, executive and professional employees who earn less than $35,568 per year, as well as employees who earn less than $107,432 per year and are categorized as Continue Reading

Alert - September 25, 2019

New York City Bans Discrimination Based on Reproductive Choice

September 20, 2019 by Megan O'Malley

The Bottom Line In light of the recent expansion to the New York City Human Rights Law, New York City employers should review and amend employer handbooks and discrimination policies to acknowledge “sexual and reproductive health decisions” as a protected category, and ensure that managers and Continue Reading

Alert - September 20, 2019

California Legislature Passes Bill Redefining Independent Contractor Test

September 17, 2019 by Megan O'Malley

Update California Assembly Bill 5, which goes into effect on January 1, 2020, was signed into law by California governor Gavin Newsom on September 18, 2019. The Bottom Line The new California bill is intended to curb the misclassification of independent contractors, makes it more difficult Continue Reading

Alert - September 17, 2019

New Jersey Prohibits Employers from Requesting Job Applicant Salary History

August 7, 2019 by Megan O'Malley

The Bottom Line New Jersey’s salary history ban makes it an unlawful employment practice for companies to screen job applicants based on salary history, require applicants to disclose their salary history in the hiring process or consider as part of any employment decision a job applicant’s Continue Reading

Alert - August 7, 2019

California and New York Ban Workplace Hair Discrimination, While New Jersey and Michigan Propose the Same

July 31, 2019 by Megan O'Malley

The Bottom Line California, New York State and New York City have implemented prohibitions on workplace policies that restrict haircuts, hairstyles or hair textures that are linked to a particular racial group. California and New York employers should take a close look at their workplace policies Continue Reading

Alert - July 31, 2019

Employers Need to Promptly Raise Plaintiff’s Failure to File Charges with the EEOC

July 17, 2019 by Megan O'Malley

The Bottom Line With Fort Bend, the Supreme Court has set limits on an employer’s ability to dismiss a Title VII claim when the employee failed to raise a parallel claim with the EEOC. The Fort Bend decision serves as a warning that employers should promptly conduct a careful review of a Title Continue Reading

Alert - July 17, 2019

New York State Bans Salary History Inquiries and Expands Equal Pay Protections

July 16, 2019 by Megan O'Malley

The Bottom Line New York’s new laws prohibit employers from inquiring about job applicants’ salary history, or from paying employees in any protected class less for substantially similar work. Employers should consider providing new training to human resources professionals and hiring managers Continue Reading

Alert - July 16, 2019

New York State Legislation Significantly Expands Workplace Harassment Protections

July 8, 2019 by Megan O'Malley

The Bottom Line New York State’s new legislation will provide workers with significantly expanded protections against workplace harassment, including a lower standard for asserting — and prevailing — on harassment claims and the availability of punitive damages and attorneys’ fees for successful Continue Reading

Alert - July 8, 2019

Massachusetts Issues Revised Regulations and Agency Guidance in Preparation for Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Taking Effect

June 3, 2019 by Megan O'Malley

Update as of June 17, 2019 Massachusetts lawmakers have extended by three months the implementation date for the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program.  The start date for required payroll withholdings has been extended to October 1, 2019 (a three month delay from the Continue Reading

Alert - June 3, 2019

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