News & Analysis

Important amendments to Victoria’s long service leave laws, which entitle certain employees to paid leave as a reward for their loyalty, are taking effect on November 1, 2018.

Recently, Cal/OSHA published its Proposed Emergency Regulatory Action on Recording and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, as required by Assembly Bill 2334, which was signed into law last month.

A discussion of major upcoming changes to California laws governing employee release and confidentiality agreements.

The New Zealand Government recently introduced the Equal Pay Amendment Bill, which aims to enable women to lodge pay equity claims more easily.

On October 23, 2018, the Ontario government announced its intent to repeal amendments made by Bill 148, The Fair Workplaces Better Jobs Act, 2017.

Just days before New Jersey’s paid sick and safe time law is set to take effect, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions to help employers comply with the new law.

Recent developments in New York City and Westchester County, New York, may require employers to review their existing leave policies and procedures.

Many businesses will temporarily increase staffing levels for the upcoming holiday season, and employers may wonder if seasonal employees are entitled to paid sick leave.

The Eleventh Circuit recently affirmed a district court decision to limit the scope of an inspection sought by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

The State of Connecticut has announced that in January 2019 it will begin requiring private-sector employers without their own workplace-based retirement plans to enroll employees in IRAs sponsored by the state.