Labor Days
Expansion of the California Family Rights Act
On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed a historic expansion of the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”). Here’s what California employers need to know about the expanded law, which becomes effective on January…
It Takes Two: The DOL’s Proposed Rulemaking Regarding FLSA Worker Classification
The independent contractor/employee classification conundrum is nothing new. Courts, state legislatures, and even the IRS have developed a slew of multi-factor tests to assess whether a worker is an employee or…
North Carolina Also Bans-The-Box
Today, most Americans live in a jurisdiction that has enacted a “ban-the-box” law (also known as a “fair chance” law). Ban-the-box laws restrict employers from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal background at…
Back to School Cheat Sheet for Employers: New York
Summer is coming to an end, and you know what that means: school is back in session. We’ve previously provided general guidance on the challenges facing students, parents and employers this fall as students return to…
UPDATE: EEOC Updates COVID-19 Technical Assistance Publication with Q&A
The EEOC again updated its Technical Assistance Questions and Answers (Q&A), which we have been following closely, and previously covered on June 11, 2020. In its most recent update, the EEOC addressed specific…