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On September 26, 2024, California enacted the amendments to clarify that race is “inclusive of traits associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles”. Protective hairstyles include such hairstyles as braids, locs, and twists. The bill applies retroactively since it is a declaration of existing law. Jackson Lewis:Assembly Bill 1815: Amendments […]
A Texas federal court on August 20, 2024 set aside the FTC Noncompete Clause Rule just weeks before it was set to take effect on September 4, 2024. The court’s final judgment has a “nationwide effect,” halting the ban for all employers. The rule will not be enforced or otherwise take effect on September 4 as scheduled. […]
The August 1, 2023 edition of the form, which employers should be using, now has two different versions with two different expiration dates: July 31, 2026 or May 31, 2027 – either of which can be used until its expiration date. However, switching over to the new form sooner rather than later is encouraged. Jackson Lewis:USCIS […]
Effective January 1, 2025, employers are prevented from imposing work authorization verification requirements that are greater than those required by federal law. If an employer asserts that a discrepancy exists in an employee’s employment verification information, the employer is obligated to provide the employee with certain notices. In addition, employees are afforded additional rights and protections […]
On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in California will increase from $16.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour. This increase applies to all employers, regardless of size. The adjustment is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which saw a 3.18% increase over the past year. Additionally, the minimum salary for full-time exempt employees […]
The San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO), a local ordinance that uniquely applies to employers with workers in the City of San Francisco, requires covered employers to make certain health care expenditures on behalf of their San Francisco-based employees. HCSO also applies to remote workers even if the employer has no other presence in or […]
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 […]