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Facing the many challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are considering their obligations to their workforce in the event of a reduction in force related to COVID-19 ("COVID-19").

In response to growing public concerns over outsourcing and offshoring, state legislators across the country have recently introduced a spate of bills intended to crack down on businesses that move

The recently-passed Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which provides paid sick leave and emergency family leave, has raised many questions for employers.

With a large wave of layoffs reported in November 2022, many H-1B visa holders worry about what their next steps should be. In this podcast episode, Anu Nair speaks with partner Bill Stock...

As concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continue to mount in the United States (and world-wide), resulting in school and business closures and other disruptions across the country...

With a large wave of layoffs reported in November 2022, many H-1B visa holders worry about what their next steps should be.

When an employee's employment ends – whether due to a routine layoff, a negotiated separation, or an unexpected termination for-cause – human resources and legal teams must coordinate quickly and carefully.

On January 10, 2023, New Jersey's governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that will make sweeping changes to New Jersey's mini-WARN law (known officially as the Millville Dallas...

On November 7, 2006, the voters of six states passed ballot initiatives to raise the state minimum wage above the current federal minimum wage of $5.15 an hour. These states include Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, Missouri, Montana and Nevada.

In current economic times, more and more companies are turning to "reductions in force" or "RIFs." While RIFs can provide both short and long-term economic benefits, they are also among the most difficult events an attorney or human resources professional must oversee because of the emotional and economic impact they will have on employees, the myriad of complex laws that must be observed, and the enormous amount of work that is usually required in a very short amount of time.

It was a busy January 2020 in Trenton, with the state enacting several new employment laws, with more apparently on the way.

Large employers intending to lay off a significant number of their employees are required by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 (the "WARN Act") to...

The Families First Act covers employers with fewer than 500 full- and part-time employees located in the U.S. and U.S. territories.

This is the first issue of our new employment and HR newsletter. Our aim is to highlight what we consider to be the recent key developments, changes and issues of which your business needs to be aware.

As a complement to our frequently asked questions (FAQ) for U.S. employers, below are some answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the latest developments on the virus,...

NOTE: Because the COVID-19 situation is dynamic, with new governmental measures each day, employers should consult with counsel for the latest developments and updated guidance on this topic.

Le 17 mars 2020, les contacts et déplacements ont été réduits au strict minimum sur l'ensemble du territoire, stoppant brutalement l'économie.

It's unnatural – 2023 saw a historic number of bills introduced, many of which we previously detailed but failed to proceed past the June House of Origin deadline.