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On April 14, 2008, a bill mandating the award of treble damages to prevailing plaintiffs in wage and hour claims (Senate Bill 1059) became the law in Massachusetts.

A bill prohibiting mandatory arbitration of employment-related claims, introduced in late 2017 before the Massachusetts House of Representatives, continues to gain traction in early 2018.

With the original July 1, 2019 deadline for numerous provisions of the Commonwealth's Paid Family and Medical Leave ("PFML") legislation approaching in mere weeks

As we recently reported, the New York Workers Compensation Board has issued revisions to its proposed rules for implementation of the New York Paid Family Leave Law ("PFLL"). ?utm_source=Mondaq&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=LinkedIn-integration

This sizeable adverse jury verdict highlights the risks that employers may face in trying whistleblowing and retaliation suits to a jury.

The CDC has just announced new active post-arrival monitoring for all travelers entering the U.S. from Liberia, Sierra Leone or Guinea.

Newly enacted amendments to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) have expanded state anti-discrimination protections in the workplace...

As anticipated, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law the Diane B. Allen Pay Equity Act (the "Act").

Proskauer recently issued a client alert on the release of New Jersey’s new pay equity notice in English. Now available on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Web site is the Spanish translation.

On August 28, 2013, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed A-2648 to add a new non-retaliation pay equity measure to the Law Against Discrimination.

The law does not provide for a private right of action, and limits relief to a modest fine of $1,000 for the first violation, $5,000 for the second violation, and $10,000 for each subsequent violation.

A suit filed last week in San Diego Superior Court serves as a reminder to employers about the importance of keeping up-to-date on

A new Louisiana law took effect to protect companies that hire ex-offenders who go on to cause damage or injury during the course of their employment.

While the new Nevada law expands employer access to conviction records, employers should still remember to comply with federal, state, and local law when considering conviction history for employment purposes.

New Orleans Mayor, Mitch Landrieu, has issued an executive order that bans questions about salary history during the application processes for City positions.

According to Bloomberg BNA, the DOL's final overtime rule, which is expected to be released tomorrow, will take effect December 1, 2016, not within 60 days as previously indicated.

With regard to recoupment for overpayments, the impending pre-Amendment restrictions are even more severe.

The New York Department of Labor has issued a required posting regarding benefits and services available to military veterans in accordance with S.1961B/A3913.