Legal Updates

Effective March 1, 2024, Columbus’ salary history ban will make it an unlawful practice for an individual, firm, limited liability company, partnership, association, labor organization, corporation, or any other entity whether or not organized for profit, that employs fifteen (15) ... Read More

The District of Columbia has issued a new Paid Family Leave employee notice for 2024. Employers must provide the notice to employees by February 1, 2024, as well as post the notice in a conspicuous place in the workplace.

Maryland has issued draft regulations for its family and medical leave insurance law. As a reminder, benefits under the law begin January 1, 2026. The regulations specifically mention that they are not officially adopted or proposed regulations, but are rather ... Read More

The Biden Administration has issued a proposed rule that would prohibit federal contractors and subcontractors from seeking and considering information about job applicants’ compensation history when making employment decisions for certain positions. Under the proposed policy and the proposed regulatory ... Read More

The District of Columbia has taken a significant step forward in enhancing wage transparency and expanding employee rights with the enactment of the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023. This act amends the Wage Transparency Act of 2014, introducing ... Read More

The Department of Labor (DOL) has recently solidified its commitment to the job security of service contract workers engaged in federal projects. On December 14, 2023, the DOL published  its final rule to implement Executive Order 14055 (“EO 14055”). EO ... Read More

The New York City Council has recently passed a transformative piece of legislation, Int. No. 563-A, which is an amendment that marks a significant evolution in the enforcement capabilities of the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act. The amendment allows ... Read More

Noting that individuals with disabilities need access to accommodations in order to participate fully in the workplace, the EEOC has issued guidance on providing an accessible workplace. The guidance includes information on providing access to buildings, facilities, and physical spaces, ... Read More

The EEOC has launched “E-File for Attorneys,” which allows a licensed attorney to electronically file a discrimination charge on behalf of a client by either (1) uploading and submitting a charge the client has previously signed under penalty of perjury ... Read More

As you know, Minnesota recently enacted a new, state-wide sick and safe time law. Generally speaking, an employee who works at least 80 hours in a year for an employer in Minnesota is eligible for sick and safe time. The ... Read More

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising the Department’s guidance on how to analyze who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule rescinds ... Read More

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently vetoed a bill that would have banned non-compete agreements and clauses between employers and their employees. New York employers should be aware, however, that Governor Hochul expressed that she is “open to future legislation that achieves ... Read More