‘Tis especially the season this year for company holiday parties. Manufacturers may have avoided hosting large group gatherings over the last few years, including parties, and may be seeking ways to engage workers and increase morale in the workplace at
Manufacturing Law Blog
The Manufacturing Law Blog, published by Robinson & Cole LLP, addresses legal issues relevant to the manufacturing sector. It covers topics such as labor and employment law including workplace conduct and accommodations, immigration compliance particularly related to employment eligibility and Temporary Protected Status, intellectual property and technology agreements impacting manufacturing operations, and regulatory compliance. The blog also discusses risk management strategies for manufacturing companies, including safety and inclusion at workplace events, contract negotiation with technology providers, and avoiding disputes in IT projects. It highlights evolving legal developments affecting manufacturers and provides practical guidance for maintaining compliance and managing workforce challenges.
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California Bans the Manufacture and Sale of Certain PFAS-Containing Products
The State of California has always been a leader in regulating chemical ingredients contained in products sold in the state (think Prop 65), and it has turned its sights towards per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). There are already laws on…
China’s Semiconductor and Advanced Computing Industries Targeted by New Department of Commerce Export Restrictions
This week we are pleased to have a guest post from Edward Heath and Kevin Daly. Attorneys Heath and Daly are members of Robinson+Cole’s Manufacturing Industry Team and regularly counsel clients on trade compliance, anti-corruption compliance, and other corporate…
Pay Transparency Laws Continue to Gain Steam
This week’s post was co-authored by Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group lawyer Kayla N. West.
New York City’s wage disclosure law is set to take effect on November 1, 2022. New York City is one of several state and local…
Deadline Fast-Approaching for Specific Contractors to Object to Type 2 EEO-1 Report Disclosure
This week we are pleased to have a guest post by Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group lawyer Sapna Jain.
In 2019, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) received an unprecedented Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from an investigative…
As Unions Worm their Way into Apple, Inc., NLRB Alleges a ULP
This week we are pleased to have a guest post by Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group lawyers Natale V. DiNatale and Kayla N. West.
Last month, the National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint alleging that Apple, Inc. committed an…
Looking To Buy? Cross-Border M&A Trends For Manufacturers
There are a lot of manufacturers out in the market looking to buy. Many “strategic” buyers are taking advantage of healthy balance sheets that are bolstered by a lot of cash. A few weeks ago, I attended a presentation by…
OFCCP Issues Summer Guidance on Affirmative Action Certification Requirement for Federal Contractors
As most federal contractors are likely aware, this year marked the first year when covered entities were required to certify compliance with their annual affirmative action plan requirement using the new Contractor Portal of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance…
EPA Proposes to Designate PFOS and PFOA as CERCLA Hazardous Substances
Thank you to Emilee Mooney Scott for this post. Emilee is a member of Robinson+Cole’s Environment, Energy + Telecommunications practice group. She focuses her practice on environmental compliance, transactional and remediation matters, including matters related to emerging contaminants like PFAS.…
Strategies for Manufacturers Who Wish to Exit Distribution Agreements Without Protracted Litigation
This week’s post is authored by Andrew Howey, non-lawyer intern. Andrew had a great summer with us and the post below was generated after discussions we had recently with manufacturers about how to exit distributor agreements. Andrew’s comments were in consultation…