A reform on PAGA, or the California Private Attorneys General Act, was recently proposed. If this legislation is passed, it would result in an overhaul that limits the types of employees who can bring claims, gives employers a better chance to cure mistakes, reduces possible penalties, and boosts procedural mechanisms that would reduce claims in […]
Soon, Texas will be the newest state with a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act will take effect on July 1 and will require many compliance steps. 1. How will This Apply to Businesses, Employment, and B2B? The law applies to an individual or entity that conducts business in […]
At the start of the Mid-Year, we would like to remind you about the recent legislative changes that came into effect in 2024. As your trusted partners, we provide a brief overview below. RETALIATION: PROTECTIONS AND PENALTIES EXPANDED SB 497: Labor Code Sections 98.6, 1102.5, and 1197.5 were amended to increase employee Anti-Retaliation protections and […]
It seems the push for pay transparency isn’t going away, as Maryland and Washington, D.C., recently passed new pay transparency laws. Maryland’s Pay Transparency Law Prior to this new law, there was an existing law that took effect in October 2020. Under this law, employers were required to provide job applicants with a wage range […]
Federal workplace law officials sued 15 employers in 10 states because they failed to file their EEO-1 reports. These lawsuits were filed in states like New York and North Carolina, and the employers included companies from retail, construction, restaurant, manufacturing, logistics, and service industries. In the suit, the EEOC alleges the employers did not submit […]
A new lawsuit was filed recently that challenges the Labor Department’s overtime rule. This new rule, expected to impact nearly 4 million workers, raises the salary threshold for “white-collar” exemptions from $35K to $44K starting July 1, 2024. Employees will need to earn at least this new threshold to even be considered exempt from OT […]
On May 8, 2024, Colorado’s state legislature passed a bill imposing rules on the use of AI in businesses. Set to take effect in 2026, the law specifically targets the discrimination that arises from AI being used to make important business decisions, such as hiring and firing employees. The SB 205 Bill If the SB […]
The federal government publishes a list of dates each month to inform immigrant applicants when to expect notification from officials to collect and submit required documentation. An Overview of June Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status The June Visa Bulletin is of utmost importance for immigrant visa applicants. It provides crucial dates for when to […]
The Secure Act 2.0 contains several amendments that help improve the retirement system and the financial preparedness of Americans for retirement. The law continues earlier legislation that increased the age at which retirees are required to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and allowed workplace savings plans to offer annuities. This culminated years of discussion aimed […]
Recently, new Title IX regulations were released that make significant changes to how institutions respond to sexual harassment and discrimination. These new regulations also mean that the 2020 changes that required live hearings and cross-examination are void. With the August 1, 2024 compliance date approaching, it is imperative that all institutions review and update their […]
