Legal Updates

03/25/2023 01:41 PM

Are You Ready for Another Bank Failure?
The recent collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank sparked concerns about whether their customers would be able to make payroll and whether instability would...
Utah Prohibits Use of Vaccination Status in Employment Decisions
The Utah legislature recently passed H.B. 131, which prohibits employers, government entities and places of public accommodation from using an individual’s vaccination...
Comments on FTC’s Request for Information on Franchisors Due in May
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a request for information seeking comment on the franchisor-franchisee relationship, expressing concern about “unfair...
Remote Work Dropped from 2021 to 2022. Is a Plateau Coming in 2023?
A survey released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the amount of remote work dropped from 2021 to 2022 but might be starting to...
Employee’s Disability May Have Been a Factor in Layoff
An IT engineer could go forward with her disability bias claim even though she had been tentatively designated for layoff before she became disabled, a California...
Supreme Court Considers Appeals, Pauses in Mandatory Arbitration Cases
the U.S. Supreme Court examined whether litigation is automatically paused when a company appeals a district court’s denial of its motion to compel arbitration.
LA School District Goes on Strike
A three-day strike at the nation’s second largest school system—Los Angeles Unified School District—could start March 21 if attempts to avert it fail.
California Bill Would Set Workplace Violence Prevention Regulations
A bill recently introduced in the California legislature would require the state’s occupational safety and health regulator to broaden the scope of workplace violence...
NLRB Says Workplace Discussions of Racism Are Protected Activity
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently confirmed that employers cannot discipline or fire workers for publicly raising concerns about racism in the...
Amazon Didn’t Have to Pay Oregon Workers for Security Screenings
Amazon employees in Oregon were not entitled to compensation for required security screenings, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently decided.
Paid Time Off Remains Distinct from Salary, Court Says
Paid time off is not considered part of an employees’ salary, so it can be docked without jeopardizing the employees’ exempt status, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of...
8th Circuit Affirms Value of an Employer’s Properly Documented Termination
An 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision is a reminder to employers of the value in properly documenting concerns about employee performance and separating those...
Pennsylvania Data Breach Law’s Amendments Will Take Effect Soon
Recent amendments to Pennsylvania’s data breach law, the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act, will take effect May 3.
California Bill Would Increase Sick Days for Employees
A bill recently introduced in the California Legislature would more than double the amount of paid sick days that employers must provide to their workers. The proposal...
Watch Out for These FMLA Eligibility Determination Missteps
Employers often misunderstand the Family and Medical Leave Act’s (FMLA’s) definition of an employee who is eligible for FMLA leave. Here are some tips on making FMLA...