Seyfarth Synopsis: It has been nearly a decade since some states began enacting changes to their equal pay statutes that appeared to some to differentiate those statues from the federal Equal Pay Act (“EPA”) in significant ways.
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Taking On-the-Job Training (OJT) to the Next Level: Reducing Liabilities Through Fuller Documentation
INTRODUCTION
1. OJT is Commonly Used and Poorly Documented
The OSHA regulations governing General Industry and Construction workplaces include hundreds of employee safety training requirements. Sophisticated safety managers know that many OSHA standards provide specific documentation requirements, such as forklift…
NYC Department of Consumer and Work Protection Issues New Notice to be Provided to Current Employees and New Hires
By Emily Barsamian, Marlin Duro-Martinez, Joshua D. Seidman, and Joseph Vento
What You Need to Know:
- The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) is requiring that all City employers conspicuously post its Know
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Illinois BIPA Legislative Update Regarding Damages
By Paul Yovanic and Kristine R. Argentine
Seyfarth Synopsis: We are writing to inform you of significant legislative developments regarding the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) that may impact your operations in Illinois.
Last week, the Illinois Senate took a…
FDIC Updates Bank Merger Guidance to Include Non-Compete Ban
By Jesse M. Coleman and Eron Reid
Seyfarth Synopsis: On March 21, 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) approved a Federal Register notice seeking public comment on its proposal to revise its current Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions. Among the…
WEBINAR – New Workplace Violence Prevention Program Requirements in California
Apr. 17, 2024 – As most California employers are now aware, a new workplace violence law (SB 553) requires essentially all CA employers to develop and implement written Workplace Violence Prevention Plans and training by July 1, 2024. The new requirements will be…
Can’t Hide from Brussels: EU To Require Copyright-Related AI Disclosures
By Amy Abeloff, Owen Wolfe, and Lauren Gregory Leipold
Seyfarth Synopsis: A whole host of creators have filed suit in the U.S. alleging that AI companies improperly used the creators’ content to train AI programs (if you need to…
Massachusetts Set to Restrict Employers from Using Credit Checks in Making Employment Decisions
By Jean M. Wilson and Pamela Q. Devata
Seyfarth Synopsis: On March 14, 2024, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation that would prohibit employers from obtaining or using a true credit report for employment purposes. The proposed law, which includes…
Now Available: 2024 Edition of Developments In Equal Pay Litigation
Seyfarth Synopsis: We are pleased to announce the publication of the latest edition of Developments in Equal Pay Litigation, available as an eBook here. This report contains our annual analysis of trends and developments in the relentlessly…
DOJ Issues Final Rule Under Title II of the ADA for State and Local Government Websites
By Minh N. Vu
Seyfarth Synopsis: The DOJ issued final regulations under Title II of the ADA requiring state and local government websites and mobile apps to conform to WCAG 2.1 AA in two or three years, with few exceptions.
The…