June 15, 2022
Juneteenth as a Holiday: What Employers Need To Know
This coming Monday, June 20, 2022, will be the second Juneteenth officially recognized as a federal holiday in the U.S. All federal government offices, federal courts, banks, post offices, schools,…
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In two recent cases, judges have struck down recently enacted California statutes requiring diversity for underrepresented communities and for women on the boards of directors of publicly held corporations based…
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“#UsToo”: Congress Bans Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment and Assault Claims
**NEW – Feb. 25, 2022** You can hear a 13-minute Employment Law Alliance podcast about this new legislation, featuring Hirschfeld Kraemer’s Dan Handman, by clicking HERE. What Happened In a…
Read More ›January 14, 2022
International Student-Athletes and NCAA NIL Rules, Explained
OVERVIEW As we blogged previously, now that the NCAA allows student-athletes to benefit financially from their name, image, and likeness (NIL), new issues are emerging for campuses and their student-athletes,…
Read More ›December 14, 2021
California Reinstates Indoor Masking For All During the Holidays
Citing a spike in new COVID cases following the Thanksgiving holiday, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued an indoor mask mandate that will remain in place through January 15,…
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