New legislation and regulations for 2024, including changes in the paid sick leave law, revised rules regarding I-9 documents, amended regulations regarding applicants’ criminal records, a new requirement for workplace violence prevention plans, updates to California law regarding covenants not to comp...
As we step into 2024, Illinois is on the brink of significant legal changes that will impact both residents and employers across the state. From shifts in employment laws to enhanced protections for temporary workers and freelancers, these changes are designed to promote fairness, transparency, and...
In an Oct. 10, 2024 San José Spotlight column, I discussed employment laws that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed to advance workers’ rights. Newsom also signed additional laws that protect workers and went into effect on Jan. 1. Driver’s license requirement prohibited in job postings Senate Bill ...
Key Changes Currently, expungement eligibility in Wisconsin is strictly limited to convictions for misdemeanors or non-violent felonies, sentencing that took place when the individual was under 25, and successful completion of the sentence. The 2024 law proposes a broadened eligibility by incorporating ...
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However, the new ADGM Employment Regulations 2024 contain significant amendments to the draft law which was issued as part of the initial consultation. Employers who fail to prepare for the changes introduced by the new ADGM Employment Regulations are exposing themselves to fines and other potential...
including significant changes to paid and sick leave for employees and new protections for temporary laborers and independent contractors. While some laws took effect during 2023, implementation of others was pushed to 2024. These are some significant employment law changes requiring employer compliance ...
In addition to changes among various state labor and employment laws, the minimum wage has increased. This Holland & Knight alert provides a brief summary of select employment laws that go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023, unless stated otherwise. ...
NLRB Returns to Exacting “Clear and Unmistakable” Waiver Standard for Contractual Waiver of Right to Bargain Over Unilateral Changes By Mark Theodore, Joshua Fox & Elizabeth Dailey on December 13, 2024 This week, in an expected decision, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board...
The article notes the law, effective Nov. 21, 2024, expands sick time coverage for employees to include events such as a pregnancy loss and failed adoption or surrogacy, which the authors contend are significant changes that aim to provide comprehensive support for employees' physical and ment...