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California wage and hour law is never so confusing as…
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Partner Jason Friedman breaks down the decision to…
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued its…
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Beginning January 1, important amendments to the…
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Amid the continued wave of consumer class action…
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Illinois employers should take note of requirements…
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Long processing times for renewal of Employment…
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You better watch out.

The new year provides an excellent opportunity for…
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You've been hit by a ransomware attack, and a…
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You can't make this stuff up.

The United Kingdom has new travel authorization rules…
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Happy Cyber Monday!

In honor of Computer Security Day…
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Employer obligations continue to be added in CA!

We expect a big win for the Players Association.

The future of DOL’s administrative law judges is now…
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The bathroom battle (among others) continues.

Corporate Scheduling Announcement List identifies…
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Constangy Administrative Partner and General…
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If you can answer these, you should be in good shape.

In the latest episode of Constangy Clips, attorney…
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Is NWSL merger ahead?

On Friday, November 15, a federal court in the Eastern…
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Financial institutions are now required to notify the…
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The times, they are a'changin'.

Joseph Sullivan, Uber’s beleaguered former Chief…
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Since the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Students…
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We’re thrilled to announce exciting new additions to…
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Objections are due by December 9.  

Here are the four things the employer did right.

The Massachusetts Department of Unemployment…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of this article was…
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New York’s Cybersecurity Regulation continues its…
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Constangy attorney Max Bernas shares three haunting…
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Based on a real lawsuit.

On October 16, the U.S. Department of Labor released…
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Data breaches have become a serious issue for…
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Stuff's getting real.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…
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The NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit, which was held…
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The day that most health care facilities and health care…
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May his memory be a blessing.

On October 2, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…
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Don't be this employer. (Allegedly.)

Election Day is fast approaching, and ensuring your…
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On October 1, Montana became the newest state with a…
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Back to the 1-yard line.

EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of…
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Inexorable. Something that cannot be moved, stopped…
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The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts…
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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has amended its…
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Today is HR Professionals Day, an annual celebration…
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How'd that happen?

During 2024 we have reported on several high-profile…
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On April 24, the Federal Trade Commission announced…
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Election Day is almost upon us, Gentle Reader. Behave!

Spoiler alert: DEI policy wasn't enough to establish…
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Never forget.

Two leagues for how long?

EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of…
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Businesses continue to be subjected to a steady stream…
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Easy? Ha!

You are about to enter another dimension. A journey into…
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Wait, not everything about DEI on the internet is true? 

Big changes are in store.

A modern take on "Labor" and this holiday.

Sober up, folks! Here we go.

Laura Balson in our Chicago office recently discussed

On Friday, August 23,  a three-judge panel of the U.S…
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Warning -- I'm about to go on a rant.

How prepared is your organization?  

There’s a new wave of class action lawsuits hitting…
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If you follow these, you should be in great shape.

Athletes, too, are protected by law.

EDITOR’S NOTE: A…
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The following may be a true story.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This replaces a legal bulletin that…
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Constangy attorney Cody Saal discusses essential…
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No good deed goes unpunished.

EDITOR’S NOTE: A prior…
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Learn from a real employer's mistakes.

On July 31, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey (D…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of this article was…
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This lawsuit seems destined to lose. Even in California.

We’re already halfway through the summer, and…
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Asking about family history is usually illegal.

It's not over.

“Millions for defense, but not one cent for…
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A California staffing agency has recently settled a…
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State Attorney General follows through on threat. 

In our most recent bulletin on the new Final Rule…
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Employer's DEI mandate scores a win.

A federal judge in Texas has issued a preliminary…
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You may be asking. What is Chevron deference? How did it…
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has…
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As of June 19, employees working in New York are entitled…
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The White House and U.S. Department of Homeland…
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There was good news and bad news on Friday from one of the…
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Enforcement season begins July 1, 2024.

Employers in…
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Want to stay out of trouble? Read on!

A bill to "dismantle" DEI was introduced in Congress.  

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has proposed a new…
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The new salary level regulations issued by the U.S…
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The legal challenges relate to "abortion accommodation."

At long last, at least some relief is coming for…
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Celebrate freedom!

Employers are increasingly focusing on Diversity…
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Minnesota has become the 18th state to enact a…
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Happy Father's Day, dads!

Employers, take warning!

Constangy attorney Joyce Dos Santos discusses…
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2024 continues to be a busy year for the National Labor…
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Complete answers may be several years in the making.

A…
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Diversity efforts are not synonymous with discrimination.   

A lesson in risk tolerance and leverage.

A version of…
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Effective May 24, 2024, the Office of the Privacy…
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New audit list dropped June 7th.  

Chief Justice Roberts did say, "eliminating race…
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Three bills are making their way through the Illinois…
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Since January 1, employers across Illinois have been…
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Safety first.

EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of this…
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The past couple of years have seen a number of states…
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Employers who (allegedly) didn't file are being sued.

Data from the Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B registration…
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How far is a union’s reach?

EDITOR’S NOTE: A version…
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Thank you.

Rest in peace, friend.

Will Gruden fight on?

A version of this article was…
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A handy guide on what not to do.

Pregnancy regs, harassment guidance under fire.

Constangy attorney Aarika Johnson discusses…
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The State of Utah recently amended its general data…
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A lot has changed since Mother's Day 2023.

You’ve got an employee who is an outspoken critic of…
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Traditional rules apply to AI, too!  

The TL;DR version.

What will change?

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article…
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*And are sorry you asked.

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued final…
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Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to…
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Long processing times for renewal Employment…
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On April 17, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed into…
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On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled

Just a little harm will do.

According to U.S. News & World Report, in 1758 George…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This article initially appeared in HR…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This article initially appeared in…
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A federal appeals court recently refused to let a…
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On April 6, the Maryland legislature passed the…
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What's good for the goose . . .

How much do you know about this burning issue?

If you answered no, then you’d better have the records…
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has…
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(EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of this article was…
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The Office of Management and Budget updated the federal…
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On March 20, the U.S. House of Representatives passed…
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The goal drops yet again.  

Yesterday, March 27, the U.S. Cybersecurity and…
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for many…
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BREAKING: OFCCP announces this year's reporting cycle.  

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
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When I was in high school, the foreign language…
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The New England winter brings its usual charm in our neck…
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New York employers, are you thinking of asking…
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On March 8, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the…
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Today is National Equal Pay Day. They say that the…
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Chutzpah is a Yiddish word derived from the Aramaic…
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What's legal, and what's not?

At least one judge thinks so.

Last week, the California Attorney General announced

On January 30, the Federal Acquisition Regulation…
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will…
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The players say, “No thanks.”

In an order issued yesterday, Judge J. Campbell Barker…
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The unconditional offer of reinstatement.

Join Constangy attorneys Colin Thakkar and Gary…
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has…
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Branch Rickey, former General Manager of the Brooklyn…
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You can’t please everyone.

What takes priority?

On October 30, 2023, the Securities and Exchange…
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In an opinion filed on Friday, California’s Third…
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Reminder: February 14, 2024, is the deadline under…
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These steps could help keep you out of trouble.

Don't count on it.

On January 16, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) of New Jersey signed…
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Join Constangy partners Keya Denner, Ashley Orler, and…
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In the 21st century world of employee relations, most…
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The ever-increasing privacy and security risks via…
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We gotcher employment law news right here.

On January 9, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its…
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Arbitration evaders, take note.

On December 20, the Federal Trade Commission released a…
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On Wednesday, the Second Department of New York’s…
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Don't shoot from the hip.

The annual H-1B cap season has begun for Fiscal Year…
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January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968

The world of employment law is ever-changing, and 2023…
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Mike Daniels is a 300-pound mound of sound who played…
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Nothing good.

OSHA penalties increased for citations…
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Yesterday the U.S. Department of Labor issued a Final…
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Parents of ball player will get their day in court.

The New York Department of Financial Services recently…
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On December 21, the U.S. Department of…
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Expect to see more of this.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has…
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On December 21, the U.S. Department of State…
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DOL must appeal or comply by February 20.  

With some help from Charles Dickens.

“A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away,” I…
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‘Tis the season for the hustle and bustle of year-end…
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The teacher had a religious objection.

You won't want to miss this!!!

Wishing you a season of light and love during these…
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She was 93.

Open for negotiations.

As we near the end of another year, it is time to look ahead…
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Know your employees.

Data processing agreements are a standard part of…
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Thanksgiving memes, just for you!

With the goal of creating a more “stable workforce”…
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Apple Inc. has agreed to pay $25 million to the U.S…
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The National Labor Relations Board announced Thursday…
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Amendments have recently been proposed to two of the…
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Even if you didn't do it.

Not necessarily a reprieve for employers.

The Federal Trade Commission has approved an amendment…
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It’s the fourth quarter. Three seconds are left on the…
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We wish you a very happy Veterans Day 2023.

The U.S. Department of State has taken the first step…
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Last week, we discussed action taken by three states…
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Ex-CEO's lawsuit against the comedian/activist will proceed.

On Monday, President Biden signed an Executive Order on…
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Unpacking the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action…
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On October 26, the National Labor Relations Board, by a 3…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has signed AB 947…
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The CBA controls.

Over the past few years, states have launched various…
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They are not employer-friendly.

Better to have the courage of your convictions.

Maybe don’t get a drink with your competitor.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has signed AB 947 and AB…
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In Part One of this two-part bulletin, we explored the…
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On September 25 a federal court in New York dismissed a…
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The United Kingdom has announced its decision to…
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Was that impolite?

Changes have been made to the Massachusetts Paid Family…
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Something to think about.

On May 22, 2022, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed the…
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It's worth a read.

Employees have a right to privacy.

Unique Entity ID replaces DUNS in EEO-1 Report.  

Texas recently amended its breach notification…
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These six will get the EEOC's attention in 2024-28.

Could this catch on?

Stay ahead of the curve with essential knowledge about…
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Sometimes "irrationality" can be rational.

It’s an understatement to say that companies are…
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Hair. In some religions it is considered a sacred gift…
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Employers with Georgia employees should be aware of…
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A federal judge has struck down final regulations…
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Safety isn't always first.

On September 11^th, Gov. John Carney (D) signed the…
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That's one way to get employers to allow remote work.

Don’t be late. 

In the Broadway musical Pajama Game, based on the 1953…
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New instruction booklet released!  

As we previously reported, the period for submitting…
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Watch your words.

Join Constangy partners Jordan Fischer and Sarah…
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The new Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection, known by…
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Another 1,000 contractors slated for audit.  

This summer, Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) signed the Consumer…
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I hope this won't ruin your Labor Day weekend.

Finally!  

After repeated promises and repeated delays, the U.S…
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The National Labor Relations Board, by a 3 to 1 vote, has…
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Your next audit will be significantly more burdensome. 

In early August, the National Institute of Standards…
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You have an unlikely ally.

In its recent en banc opinion in Hamilton v. Dallas…
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Boards of Directors for public companies across the…
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It's the law.

The National Labor Relations Board swung to a…
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On July 16, Time (the publisher I once knew as Time…
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Help wanted.

As a former Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of…
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About time!

The Plaintiff rapped. Will her case get zapped?

A variety of U.S. work visas require employers to pay a…
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On July 28, the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of…
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One month after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected…
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As most of you know, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act…
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Back to the “gotcha” days at OFCCP.  

This year has proven to be active in terms of state…
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In the past week, a class action lawsuit was filed…
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On July 31, the California Privacy Protection…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part three of “Cyber AI…
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A federal judge has refused to enjoin New Jersey’s new…
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On July 26, the Securities and Exchange Commission

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
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In the past 30 days the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously…
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Does the non-statutory labor exemption save the day?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has…
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Employers are reportedly urging the Biden…
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Many employers require employees to sign restrictive…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part two of “Cyber AI…
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The filing of an H-1B petition requires submission of a…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part one of “Cyber AI…
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In 303 Creative v. Elenis, the U.S. Supreme Court held…
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The national impact of ransomware is expanding…
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On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court held that admissions…
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After last week’s Supreme Court decision in Groff v…
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On Friday, the Sacramento Superior Court issued…
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Oregon will soon join Iowa, Indiana, Florida, Montana…
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Happy Fourth of July!

The European Court of Justice has issued two important…
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The Pennsylvania legislature is considering measures…
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This year has so far proven to be quite active in terms of…
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has…
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Must an employer preserve business-related text…
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How does the ADA work for pro athletes?

Happy Juneteenth!

On Wednesday the National Labor Relations Board…
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will…
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Will Congress go for it?

Can the playing of rap music in the workplace create a…
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One of the most dreaded things a foreign worker can hear…
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For years, litigation under the Fair Labor Standards…
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The pandemic altered some employment norms.

Our sincere gratitude . . . 

I am pumped! Are you?

Here’s the rundown on the likely candidates.

No breaking news here, folks.  

Inconsistencies were fatal to this employer.

Nothing you wouldn't already have figured out.

The New York City Council has passed a local law to…
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Whom does the union represent?

On the heels of the unanimous passage of Iowa’s Act…
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Happy Mother's Day weekend.

The Virginia General Assembly has ended its 2023…
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As we have seen recently, the U.S. Supreme Court is again…
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As expected, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
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Plaintiffs are becoming increasingly creative in…
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Not in my opinion.

On May 1, the National Labor Relations Board issued a…
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On Friday, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…
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You may have forgotten this was even “a thing.”  

Can you grieve a tort claim?

Morals based on a real court decision.

Contractors must use the new form by July 25.  

It’s only April, but 2023 has already been a big year…
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Will the Court be opening the floodgates?

International travelers have long relied on receiving…
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Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that…
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Labor lawyers, take note.

That's a good thing.

By now, you have probably heard about OpenAI’s…
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Then again, it may have been that "FU" text I sent the boss.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…
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What do the experts have to say?

Firm must go to trial on same-sex harassment claim.

Who can negotiate on his behalf?

Expectations lowered yet again.  

Mental illness can cause problems at work, and keep…
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OFCCP Director heads to White House.

The absence of job dissatisfaction is not job satisfaction.

The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act…
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Bad news, but at least employers know where they stand.

On Friday, March 10, the Federal Deposit Insurance…
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It’s never dull moment in California. If you have gone…
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The Nigerian prince seems almost quaint.

Gone are the…
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Contractors, mark your calendars!

You won't go wrong.

Where does the case go from here?

With waits for green cards of up to 10 years, many foreign…
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Recent amendments to Pennsylvania’s data breach law…
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People, it doesn't work.

There is a better option.

President Biden has announced that he will nominate…
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The life cycle of a data security incident begins and…
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This is a G-rated post. PG at worst.

The California legislature has expressed a steady…
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The data are not as supportive as claimed.

A significant HIPAA reporting deadline is fast…
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Fight back against this major cyber threat.

Business…
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Two cents from an employment lawyer.

On Tuesday, the National Labor Relations Board issued…
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On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its…
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This month, the Illinois Supreme Court has issued two…
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What does that mean for hockey?

The U.S. Department of State has indicated that it will…
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Proposed regulations have been submitted for review.

In other words, which presidents can we -- ahem -- blame?

How can employers be prepared?

An updated version of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework…
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The USDOL has issued a handy little guide.

Yesterday New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) signed…
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In Jones v. Google, LLC, a three-judge panel of the U.S…
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has…
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Even if the employee doesn't qualify.

Penalties for OSHA violations in 2023 have the…
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On January 25, the Office of the Attorney General for the…
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This year’s deadline for filing individual tax…
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MOST EMPLOYEES IN ILLINOIS WILL SOON BE ABLE TO TAKE UP TO…
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Now, no. Someday, probably.

"Undue hardship" defense is likely to become tougher.

The annual H-1B cap season has begun for Fiscal Year…
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Welcome to the Constangy Cyber Advisor! Our 44-member…
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The importance of certifying compliance becomes evident.

Nothing, but here is my stab at it.

Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
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Woo-hoo!

Here are the new penalties for OSHA violations in 2023.

January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968

Inquiring minds want to know!

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has…
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The non-statutory labor exemption might help some employers.

Pregnancy and lactation accommodation.

The new year is off to a roaring start in the field of…
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Another win for behavioral economics.

Effective 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, most air…
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