In 2017, the Supreme Court decided Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California, addressing due process concerns related to personal jurisdiction in the context of an action where
Continue Reading 2 US Circuit Courts Side with Employers, Limit Scope of FLSA Collective Actions Based on Failure to Establish Specific Personal Jurisdiction
On Aug. 2, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy announced that New Jersey health care workers in certain state and private facilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or face consistent COVID-19
Continue Reading COVID-19 Update: New Requirements for Workers in Health Care Facilities in New Jersey
The New York State Department of Labor in July 2021 issued regulations implementing the Excluded Worker Fund (EWF), approved by the New York Legislature in April 2021. The EWF is
Continue Reading New York State Department of Labor Issues Regulations Implementing Excluded Worker Fund
With the recent uptick in COVID-19 infection rates, President Biden issued a new mandate for federal workers requiring proof of vaccination or compliance with additional safety precautions. Similarly, Mayor Muriel
Continue Reading New Requirements for Federal Workers and New DC Mask Mandate
On July 28, 2021, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an executive order (the “Order”) instituting an indoor mask or facial covering mandate within the city of Atlanta. Additionally, all
Continue Reading City of Atlanta Issues Mask Mandate in Public Places
In May 2021, New York state passed a law governing certain health requirements in connection with returning to work after COVID-19. The New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY
Continue Reading New York State Publishes HERO Act Model and Industry Plans for Returning to Work
The Illinois General Assembly has unanimously passed a bill that will significantly affect the legality of post-employment non-competition and non-solicitation agreements between employers and their Illinois employees entered into after
Continue Reading Illinois Legislature Passes Sweeping Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Bill
Employers – in light of recent action by the Biden administration, it is time to review and evaluate restrictive covenants being used with your workforce. Courts, state legislatures, and the
Continue Reading The Biden Administration Takes Aim at Noncompete Clauses
Changes are coming to the COVID-19 landscape in California. Gov. Newsom recently announced that, as of today, June 15, 2021, “we can start to open up” and engage in “business
Continue Reading COVID-19 Changes Are Coming: What California Employers Can Expect – Q&A
Much of the business community, along with the rest of the country, was taken by surprise by the CDC guidance regarding mask wearing issued on May 13, 2021. It was
Continue Reading EEOC Issues Guidance on Pandemic-Related Employment Policies