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In late July 2024, a federal judge permanently blocked implementation of the portion of the controversial Stop WOKE Act that would have restricted the types of training employers could mandate for their employees.

"Why am I not receiving additional compensation for working overtime?" 1.3 million Americans will no longer be asking themselves this question after the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor submitted a Final Rule ...

Each year, activity in the Louisiana Legislature and courts bring about changes to employers in the state.

In addition to cutting taxes, "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017," passed at the very end of 2017, also acknowledges the importance of the current #MeToo movement and heightened awareness of sexual harassment... In addition to cutting taxes, "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017," passed at the very end of 2017, also acknowledges the importance of the current #MeToo movement and heightened awareness ...

The New York City Council has overridden Mayor Eric Adams' veto of two pay reporting bills. Large employers operating in New York City will soon be required to adhere to onerous new pay reporting requirements.

New York City has now joined the city of Philadelphia, the state of Massachusetts, and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico in prohibiting private sector employers from inquiring into the salary history...

Plaintiffs' attorneys often request an employee's personnel file and payroll records to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their client's case prior to filing a formal complaint.

As we come off of Election Day, there has been a lot of discourse about respect. So, let's talk about respect in the workplace.

Further, the new law expands the time by which an employee must file a complaint for sexual harassment claims from 180 days to 300 days.

On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Americans will have an opportunity to exercise their right to vote in the presidential election.

On November 1, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill to expand New York's Paid Family Leave Law to cover paid time off to care for siblings.

On January 21, 2021, New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy signed into law sweeping amendments to the New Jersey WARN Act, which could soon become the most expansive business closing/mass-layoff...

Recently, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Solvay Specialty Polymers USA LLC reached a $393 million settlement of claims that releases of per- or polyfluorinated...

(December 5, 2019) - It's that time of year again when we show our appreciation for those who have contributed to our success in the past year.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has made a number of regulatory adjustments applicable to trucking companies and operators.

Houston, Texas (July 29, 2021) - The Texas Supreme Court recently clarified the rules related to medical billing counter affidavits, under Section 18.001 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code,

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 0219 into law on August 11, 2023, effective immediately. The statutory change will allow heirs of decedents to recover punitive damages...