Legislatures across the U.S. continued to enact new employment laws in 2024, many of which require review and revision of current handbooks, including adding new policies and updating existing policies, for legal compliance and to help minimize legal risk
11th Circuit holds Title IX does not provide plaintiffs with a private right of action for employment-based sex discrimination, explains that Title VII governs such claims, and clarifies scope of protected activity under Title IX.
On September 22, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 3234, which requires employers to disclose the results of audits on child labor practices.
On October 30, 2024, the UK Government set out the Autumn Budget with changes to the minimum wage, employer National Insurance Contributions, and the taxation of umbrella companies.
A recent case shows that a company’s pro-military/veteran position, policies, and programs can help establish a defense to USERRA claims alleging anti-military bias.
The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations recently adopted a heat illness prevention regulation to protect workers in indoor and outdoor places of employment from heat hazards.
The court in a wrongful termination case found the termination provisions in the employment agreement were unenforceable because they violated the ESA and awarded the plaintiff two months’ damages in lieu of reasonable notice.
Construction contractors and subcontractors should work with their Human Resources (HR) team and experienced counsel to understand their obligations and their current electronic recordkeeping systems and develop a plan to submit monthly reports.
