As part of an employer’s EEO compliance efforts, minimizing the risk of harassment claims should be a top priority. Recent statistics issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) indicate that the number of harassment charges has continued to spike upward over the past several years, including the monetary recovery for such claims. This report […]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added a new field of study to STEM Designated Degree Program List effective as of July 23, 2024: Environmental/Natural Resource Economics (03.0204).  This field applies economic concepts to analyze environmental issues like pollution, land use, and conservation policies, incorporating cost-benefit analyses and impact assessments. Greenberg Traurig:DHS Adds New […]

California employers have specific obligations to ensure their employees are well-informed about their rights and benefits under the workers’ compensation system. Employers must post a workers’ compensation informational poster in a conspicuous location frequented by employees. Effective January 1, 2025, the notice must also include an employee’s right to consult a licensed attorney and that attorney’s […]

California’s new “Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment” standard is now in effect as of July 23, 2024. The new regulation applies to most California workplaces where the indoor temperature reaches 82°F or higher.  The standard requires those employers to implement a written indoor heat illness prevention plan that includes procedures for accessing […]

On November 15, 2024, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide injunction against the “white collar” overtime exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This decision temporarily halts these new rules from going into effect. Employers should continue to monitor and pay close attention to future court developments. Recently the […]