Compared to most states, California requires added documentation for an employee separation. Employers found to be out of compliance with these requirements can face litigation or administrative penalties. In addition to other requirements under federal law,...
On Tuesday, February 21, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a long-awaited decision affecting severance agreements. Severance agreements may be considered unlawful if they either 1) prohibit a worker from disclosing the terms of the severance or 2)...
On New Year’s Day, President Biden signed into law a $1.7 trillion Omnibus spending bill that includes several new protections for pregnant women. These include the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act”) and the Pregnant Workers...
Employers should periodically evaluate their harassment and discrimination policies to ensure compliance and find opportunities to improve. In January 2022, in the wake of multiple high-profile allegations of inappropriate conduct—including claims against Bill...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently drafted and published an updated “Know Your Rights” poster. This poster effectively replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster. Federal law requires employers with 15 or more employees to post workplace...
President Biden recently signed the Speak Out Act. The bill passed the house 315-109 after having passed the Senate unanimously in September. The bill is the second bill passed this year prompted by the #MeToo movement, following the passage of a similar law from...