Connecticut Introduces New Right To Rehire Law Connecticut has introduced a law that requires some workers that have been laid-off to be recalled in order of seniority. The new law is called An Act Requiring Employers to Recall Certain Laid-Off...

General Assembly Amends Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act The Connecticut General Assembly recently amended the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA) as part of its 2021 session. This act contains many provisions that significantly...

Michigan Courts Postpone Date of Birth Redaction Until 2022 The Michigan Supreme Court issued a decision to delay the date of implementation of the date of birth redaction rule. This is a welcome ruling for many employers as well as landlords as...

Ninth Circuit Affirms Consumers Must Suffer Actual Harm To Claim Violation of FCRA In a recent case against one of the three largest credit reporting agencies (CRA), the Ninth Circuit Court has affirmed a judgment against a consumer who filed a...

Federal Appeals Court Rules Employers Are Not Required To Restore Workers on FMLA Leave To Terminated Position The 2nd U.S. Court of appeals has issued a ruling determining that a financial services company did not violate the FMLA by not restoring...

EEOC Provides Guidance on Transgender Workplace Policies The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has now released guidance for employers in dealing with bathroom and gender pronoun issues. This guidance is only intended as technical assistance...

California Supreme Court Makes Changes to How an Employer Determines Premiums for Noncompliant Meal and Rest Breaks  A ruling by the Supreme Court of California requires employers to pay the regular rate of pay when paying premiums to nonexempt...

Washington D.C. Non-Compete Ban May Wait Until 2022 All Washington D.C. employers should take note that the city’s recent law to ban non-compete agreements has not taken force and may not within the current year. Instead, it may wait until...

Washington OSHA Has Issued an Emergency Heat Standard In response to the extreme heat conditions being experienced in the American Northwest, the Washington Department of Labor & Industries has instituted a new emergency rule in order to protect...

 Forensic Audit Finds More Details Concerning Charter Schools Phony Background Checks Forensic audits performed on a New Orleans, Louisiana charter school accused of forging background checks have uncovered more evidence surrounding the case. The...