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July 20, 2023

An “AI Summer” in California?

What’s in store for artificial intelligence (AI) in California? Will there be an “AI summer” hiatus as the Assembly recommends, or will legislation and regulatory proposals go forging ahead?

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July 19, 2023

Department of Commerce Launches the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: Considerations for Multinational Employers that Transfer EU Personal Data to the United States

The new Data Privacy Framework offers multinational employers a streamlined mechanism for transferring the personal data of EU personnel from subsidiaries in the EU to the parent corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates in the United States.

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July 18, 2023

California Supreme Court Holds Plaintiffs with Arbitration Agreements Retain Standing to Pursue Non-Individual PAGA Claims in Court

The CA Supreme Court determined that plaintiffs seeking civil penalties under PAGA retain standing to pursue representative PAGA claims on behalf of other alleged aggrieved employees in court despite being bound to arbitrate their individual PAGA claims.

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July 18, 2023

Colorado Court of Appeals Decision Underscores How Employer’s Prior Breach of an Employment Agreement May Excuse an Employee from Complying with Post-Employment Obligations

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s ruling that a former executive did not breach his employment agreement when he poached company clients, because the company materially breached the employment agreement first.

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July 18, 2023

Connecticut Imposes Mandatory Staffing Committees on CT Hospitals

A new law imposes significant burdens on Connecticut hospitals concerning nurse staffing plans, staffing committees, reporting requirements, civil penalties for non-compliance, and the right of nurses to object to participating in certain activities.

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July 17, 2023

Florida Agency Provides Some Guidance on State’s New Immigration Law (SB1718)

The Florida Department of Revenue recently provided some guidance clarifying which employers are covered by the new Florida immigration law’s requirements, although some questions remain.

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July 17, 2023

Labor Cost Pressures in Higher Ed Call for Proactive Labor Strategy

The country’s colleges and universities will likely face significant labor cost pressures for the next year, according to a higher ed sector financial analysis released last week.

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July 17, 2023

Connecticut Offers Health Insurance Option to Striking Employees

Effective October 1, 2023, Connecticut employees whose health care coverage has been terminated by an employer because of a strike, lockout, or other labor dispute will be eligible for special enrollment in state health insurance programs.

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July 14, 2023

Tips on Physical Reverification of Virtually Verified Remote Employees

Employers have until August 30, 2023, to conduct in-person physical verification of identity and employment eligibility documentation for all employees who were onboarded using remote virtual verification between March 20, 2020 and July 31, 2023.

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July 14, 2023

Maine Legislative Roundup: New Employment Laws Were Enacted This Session

The First Special Session of the 131st Maine Legislature included debate about more than 2,000 bills. Many that were adopted will impact employers in the Pine Tree State.

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