In Pittsburgh, a new anti-discrimination ordinance will likely be signed and prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on the individual’s status as a certified medical cannabis…

A new bill was just signed in California that will ban captive audience meetings. These are mandatory meetings led by the employer to discuss religious and political matters. If an…

A new law signed into effect by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker will affect the use of AI in workplaces. Starting in 2026, Illinois employers will be required to provide notice…

Healthcare employers must prepare for a forthcoming OSHA rule focused on preventing workplace violence within the industry. By the end of the year, this proposed regulation will likely require healthcare…

Just weeks before the FTC’s non-compete ban was to take effect, a Texas federal court struck down the ruling nationwide.  Originally, a Texas employer, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and…

There can be many problems that arise with record retention requirements. Here are a few things to note for easier record retention. I-9 Forms I-9 forms are used to make…

Starting July 1, a new California law requires most employers to implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP). If you haven’t yet familiarized yourself with these new requirements, now is…

According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers can now use the most recent I-9 form until May 31, 2027.  The goal of the I-9 is to verify a…

It’s important to check recordkeeping processes when an employee goes on leave under FMLA. This will be helpful if any issues arise.  The Basics of FMLA Recordkeeping It’s recommended that…

A landmark Supreme Court ruling gives employers a powerful tool to fight regulatory overreach. This ruling will impact workplace law in almost every industry.  The SCOTUS Ruling In June, the…

In the California case Paleny v. Fireplace Products, it was concluded that workers could not claim mistreatment following egg retrieval and freezing as pregnancy discrimination. However, despite this, employers still…

Although an order to block the FTC’s non-compete ban was issued, it was rejected in Pennsylvania federal court.  It was blocked because they ruled that the employer’s argument was an…

California employers that post a soon-to-be-released notice about whistleblower protections will be deemed in compliance with state law. Governor Newsom just signed AB 2299, which will require the California Labor…

Employees in New York now have the right to take paid break times during the workday to express breast milk. Here is what employers need to know about this new…

The issue of regulating AI has been circulating amongst federal, state, and local legislation. With this, the California Civil Rights Department has proposed a few regulations to protect against employment…

Although this is a big Presidential Election year, there are still many other important things on the California ballot that voters will need to be aware of. What Will Be…

With recent unexpected difficulties, two bills that would’ve altered California’s unemployment insurance (UI) aren’t advancing this year. California’s UI Background The UI program was created as part of the Social…

The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board recently voted to adopt a new heat illness standard for indoor work areas, which is expected to take effect on August 1,…

The PAGA ballot was recently held on June 27, 2024, and the reform was signed into effect on July 1, 2024. The PAGA Reform Elements The overhaul of PAGA included…

SB 525 was enacted in California last year to raise the minimum wage for many healthcare employees.  With this law, the minimum wage would be raised to $21 in most…