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California Workplace Law Blog

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Files Suit to Halt AB 51

By Scott P. Jang

December 10, 2019

California employers are not alone as they wrestle with AB 51’s January 1, 2020 new law on mandatory arbitration agreements. (For background on AB 51 see our article). On December 6, 2019, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business organizations filed suit against the State of California to have AB 51 declared preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). Alternatively, the lawsuit seeks a declaration that AB 51’s express FAA carve out provision,…

Benefits Law Advisor

Does Your Company Have to File Forms 1094/1095 in New Jersey?

By Joseph J. Lazzarotti

December 10, 2019

Last week, the IRS issued it updated Form 1094-C and 1095-C instructions for 2019. Employers that employ New Jersey residents, however, may have more reading to do. New Jersey responded to the federal repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate, by enacting a mandate of its own. The New Jersey Health Insurance Market Preservation Act (Act), which became effective on January 1, 2019, imposes a penalty on New Jersey taxpayers who do not…

Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report

Maryland Again Amends its Data Breach Notification Law

By Joseph J. Lazzarotti & Maya Atrakchi

December 9, 2019

In response to trends, heightened public awareness, and a string of large-scale data breaches, states continue to enhance their data breach notification laws. In 2017, Maryland amended its Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) with expansion of the definition of personal information, modification of the definition of “breach of the security of the system,” establishing a 45-day timeframe for notification, and expansion of the class of information subject to Maryland’s data destruction laws. Now, Maryland has again…

Immigration Blog

USCIS Announces Implementation of H-1B Electronic Registration Process for Upcoming Cap Season

By Otieno B. Ombok & Forrest G. Read IV

December 6, 2019

Earlier today, USCIS announced it is implementing the registration process in the next H-1B lottery. H-1B employers have been awaiting confirmation of and details regarding the new registration process for H-1B cap-subject petitions. Every “cap season,” employers prepare and file petitions subject to the annual H-1B cap in early April. Beneficiaries of petitions selected in the H-1B lottery can, upon approval of those petitions, commence employment for the sponsoring employers as of the following October…

Labor & Collective Bargaining

NLRB Allows Decertification Process to Proceed During Certification Year Extension Period

By Howard M. Bloom & Philip B. Rosen

December 6, 2019

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled an employee’s effort to decertify his union could proceed, despite a previous agreement between the employer and union extending the time during which decertification petitions are barred. Pinnacle Foods, 368 NLRB No. 97 (Oct. 21, 2019). An employee filed a petition to decertify his union after the expiration of the “certification year,” the period during which the parties cannot challenge a union’s majority status. However, as part of a settlement of pending unfair labor practice…

Labor & Collective Bargaining

NLRB Allows Decertification Process to Proceed During Certification Year Extension Period

By Howard M. Bloom & Philip B. Rosen

December 6, 2019

Employment Trial Report

Can Cross-Generational Viral Internet Phrases in the Workplace Create Unlawful Age Discrimination?

By Joseph C. DeBlasio & Katherine M. DiCicco

December 6, 2019

“OK Boomer” is having a moment on the internet, appearing often in viral jokes and memes. It is widely considered an all-purpose retort by the younger generations of Millennials and Gen Z’ers to dismiss thoughts and ideas they view as too old-fashioned. Some even use “OK Boomer” to discount opinions stereotypically attributed to the Baby Boomer generation. For their part, Millennials suffered being labeled “The ME ME ME Generation,” which has turned into other dysphemisms…

Drug and Alcohol Testing Law Advisor

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Check-Up – Are You Ready for 2020?

By Catherine A. Cano & Kathryn J. Russo

December 6, 2019

2020 is on the horizon, and employers must be ready to comply with many new developments in the world of workplace drug and alcohol testing. Here is a summary of significant laws that will take effect in 2020 (and some that have already taken effect): Illinois Recreational Marijuana Law – The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will go into effect on January 1, 2020. The Act will allow anyone over the age of 21 to…

Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report

Professional Tax Preparers – You Need A Written Information Security Plan, Says the IRS and FTC

By Joseph J. Lazzarotti

December 6, 2019

Tax season soon will soon be upon us and many not-so-eager taxpayers will share sensitive personal information about themselves, their dependents, their employees, and others with their trusted professional tax preparers for processing. What many of these preparers might not realize is that federal law and a growing number of state laws obligate them to have safeguards in place to protect sensitive taxpayer data. This can be overwhelming, especially considering tax preparers are already tasked…

Collegiate & Professional Sports Law Blog

Federal Legislators Form Working Group To Address Student-Athlete Name, Image and Likeness Rights

By Gregg E. Clifton

December 5, 2019

In a long awaited, but highly anticipated step, a group of United States Senators has announced the formation of a bipartisan working group to assist with ongoing discussions regarding compensation for student-athletes relating to their name, image and likeness. The working group, whose initial members will include Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Murphy (D-Ct), David Perdue (R-GA), Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Marco Rubio (R-FL), will aim to provide an informal, open forum among federal legislators,…

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Files Suit to Halt AB 51

Does Your Company Have to File Forms 1094/1095 in New Jersey?

Maryland Again Amends its Data Breach Notification Law

USCIS Announces Implementation of H-1B Electronic Registration Process for Upcoming Cap Season

NLRB Allows Decertification Process to Proceed During Certification Year Extension Period

NLRB Allows Decertification Process to Proceed During Certification Year Extension Period

Can Cross-Generational Viral Internet Phrases in the Workplace Create Unlawful Age Discrimination?

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Check-Up – Are You Ready for 2020?

Professional Tax Preparers – You Need A Written Information Security Plan, Says the IRS and FTC

Federal Legislators Form Working Group To Address Student-Athlete Name, Image and Likeness Rights

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