ArticleResource Update: Anti-Corruption Laws In The AmericasAs multinational employers are aware, compliance with the anti-corruption laws of different jurisdictions can be complicated.United StatesCriminal LawFord Harrison LLP
Article50-State Survey Provides Overview Of State Tip Credit And Minimum Wage LawsWhile federal wage and hour laws permit employers to take a tip credit against the required minimum wage and, in certain circumstances, permit mandatory tip pooling, state laws are not consistent...United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleAG Opinion Provides Guidance On Tennessee's Safe Commute Act On May 28, 2013, Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper released an Opinion addressing the question of whether Tennessee's Safe Commute Act "prohibits an employer from terminating an at-will employee who brings a firearm or firearm ammunition onto the employer's property. United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleGetting Smart About CompensationThey say money talks. But have you ever considered what money might say about your company?United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleMaking Virtual Enrollment A Personal ExperienceVirtual enrollment ensures your employees have the information, privacy and technology they need to make informed decisions about their benefits.United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleNew York "Trapped At Work Act" Amended To Change Effective Date And Resolve AmbiguitiesOn February 13, 2026, New York Governor Hochul, signed amendments to New York's Trapped at Work Act into law.United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleNotice Requirements For California's New Supplemental Paid Sick Leave LawAs discussed in our March 24, 2021 Alert, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill No. 95 (SB 95) which retroactively extends and expands COVID-19...United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleOSHA Rescinds Part Of Electronic Records Rule And Adjusts Maximum Penalties For 2019On January 24, 2019, citing a need to protect worker privacy, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule.United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleParental Leave Laws In The U.S. And Abroad: Evolving International StandardsParental leave laws can vary greatly from country to country. Multinational employers must be aware of the parental leave laws of all the jurisdictions in which they have employees.United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleResource Update: 50-State Survey Provides Overview Of State Voting Leave LawsIn light of the upcoming Presidential election, employers may be wondering what their rights and obligations are regarding providing employees with time off to vote.United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleSupreme Court Halts OSHA COVID-19 ETS For Large EmployersIn a 6-3 per curiam decision, the United States Supreme Court has halted the Biden Administration's vaccine mandate for large employers. United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleTricks And Treats And Trial BriefsRemember NBC's The Office? I think some lawyers used to blog about it. Anyhow, one of my favorite episodes was "Costume Contest" where the Scranton employees threw a Halloween party at the branch office. United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleThe OFCCP Disability Self-Identification Form Has Been FinalizedOn January 22, 2014, the Office of Management and Budget approved the OFCCP's disability status form, which will be used by federal contractors.United StatesGovernment, Public SectorFord Harrison LLP
ArticleEmployers Must Use New I-9 Form Beginning September 18, 2017Starting September 18, 2017, employers must use the revised Form I-9 with the revision date "7/17/17" to verify the identity and work eligibility of every new hire.United StatesImmigrationFord Harrison LLP
ArticleNew Federal Law Governs Trade SecretsPresident Obama has signed the Defend Trade Secrets Law of 2016 into law, effective May 11, 2016.United StatesIntellectual PropertyFord Harrison LLP
ArticleEntertainHR: He-Man: Master Of The HR UniverseA new Masters of the Universe film delivers unexpected lessons on emotional intelligence and HR best practices through Prince Adam's journey from exiled prince to HR professional to hero. The movie demonstrates how empathy, communication, and conflict resolution skills prove more valuable than physical strength in effective leadership. United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleEntertainHR: NLRB Love Is Blind Complaint May Radically Alter Reality TelevisionAs reality television enthusiasts prepare for the Season 8 premiere of Netflix's Love is Blind this Valentine's Day, the show's producers are navigating a recent National Labor Relations Board complaint...United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleNew York "Trapped At Work Act" Now In EffectA bill recently signed into law by New York Governor Hochul and now in effect prohibits certain "stay or pay" agreements that require employees to repay their employer for training costs if the employee resigns...United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleNew York "Trapped At Work Act" Now In Effect, But May Be AmendedAs discussed in our previous Alert, a bill recently signed into law by New York Governor Hochul and now in effect prohibits certain "stay or pay" agreements that require employees to repay...United StatesEmployment and HRFord Harrison LLP
ArticleICE Worksite Raid – Employer ToolkitThe significant increase in worksite enforcement activity by ICE, including the arrest of undocumented workers, shows no signs of abating. While some of the Trump administration's immigration...United StatesImmigrationFord Harrison LLP