November 2, 2023
NLRB Issues New Joint Employer Rule
On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) issued a new rule addressing how the Board will assess joint employer status under the National Labor…
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California Expands Paid Sick Leave Law Effective January 1, 2024
On October 4, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 616 and expanded California’s sick leave law, the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014. As a result, California employers…
Read More ›August 24, 2023
Aftershocks from the SFFA Cases: How the US Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings Impact National and Global Employers’ DEI Programs
The Supreme Court’s recent rulings regarding affirmative action in university and college admissions are already having an impact on employers’ diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts and policies. Join Derek…
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Last week, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc. to determine the effect of arbitration agreements on claims for penalties brought by employees…
Read More ›April 21, 2023
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces New Process to Protect Undocumented Whistleblowers
On January 13, 2023, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an initiative to extend more protection against deportation for undocumented immigrants who report labor rights violations by employers. These…
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