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Saul Ewing attorneys hosted a timely discussion on topics relating to Minnesota’s new adult-use cannabis law. During this one-hour program, we examined the implications of the law for all Minnesota employers, including those relating to drug testing and drug-free workplace policies. We also...
Matthew Kohel, a partner in Saul Ewing's Litigation Department, hosted a webinar discussing the implementation of best practices and responsible use policies to manage the risk of utilizing AI in the workplace. Matt was joined by industry experts, Tyler Finn, Head of Community and Growth at...
AI, Pay Transparency, and other Key Employment Law Updates Impacting Your Business in 2024 This presentation will highlight new and evolving employment law issues related to AI, pay transparency laws, independent contractor requirements, and pregnancy accommodations, which are all expected to be hot...
On February 6, 2024, Gary Eidelman and Rebecca Reist will speak at the Delaware Restaurant Association 2024 Fast Forward Restaurant Industry Symposium. Their topic will be "Legal Frontiers: Navigating Diversity, Policies, and Emerging Risks in Restaurants." Their talk will cover issues such as p...
In Whole Foods Market, Inc., Case 01-CA-26183, JD(SF)-39-23 (Dec. 20, 2023), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Administrative Law Judge Ariel Sotolongo held that Whole Foods did not violate federal law by enforcing its dress code which resulted in banning employees from wearing certain apparel...
What Should be on your Radar for 2024: Employment Law Edition As many states are continuing to enact laws that impact employers and employees alike, the new year provides the perfect opportunity to take stock of recent changes and trends. This panel discussion will provide a high-level overview of...
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) unveiled the long-awaited Final Rule explaining when and how employers can qualify workers as independent contractors under federal law. The new Rule, which takes effect on March 11, 2024, restores and clarifies a multifactor test known as...
Minnesota Enacts Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislation The 2023 Minnesota legislative session was a busy one. From the elimination of non-competes, to changes to the Minnesota Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace Act, to statewide paid sick and safe leave, there has been no shortage of change that...
What is the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance? On November 9, 2023, the Chicago City Council passed the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (the “Ordinance”), which goes into effect on December 31, 2023, and increases the required amount of paid time off...
EEOC Onsite Investigations: Employer Best Practices for Preparing for and Cooperating With Investigators This CLE course will explain the latest legal developments regarding EEOC onsite investigations, including what employers should expect from onsite investigators, how employers can prepare for...
Employee Accommodations – Mental Health in the Workplace This session addresses the challenges of both mandated and employer-provided accommodations related to mental health in the workplace. With the increase in mental health issues triggered by the pandemic, our presenters will review...
What Every Employment Lawyer Needs to Know About ERISA Many lawyers are afraid of ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974), but you don't have to be. This panel will provide an overview of key ERISA issues that employment lawyers should be aware of including which types of...
Saul Ewing's Real Estate Practice hosted a full-day conference discussing hot topics in real estate today. We were joined by numerous industry experts from universities, national developers, lenders, professional sports teams, real estate services and investment firms, and energy advisory firms, who...
On September 14, 2023, the Committee on Workforce Development, a procedural committee under the Chicago City Council, voted in favor of the One Fair Wage Ordinance, legislation that would phase out tipped minimum wages within the City. Then, on October 6, 2023, the Chicago City Council approved the...
Saul Ewing's Labor and Employment attorneys hosted a virtual conference that addressed the following trends and challenges in the evolving workplace: The state of non-compete agreements Updates to workplace cannabis and drug-testing laws NLRB's recent activity and impacts to union and non-union...
On August 4, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) on Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities. The new rules will have a great impact on public entities, including all...
Multi-State Employment Workforce Challenges Employers that have historically had employees in one or very few states are encountering a tight labor market post-COVID, which is requiring additional out of state hires. Employers hiring employees in new states may not have considered the numerous...
New York employers who pay their non-exempt, hourly employees on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly basis may need to think again based on recent court decisions interpreting the definition of “manual worker” under the New York Labor Law (“NYLL”). As explained in more detail below, the NYLL requires that...
California has long been notorious for having a law, backed by public policy, prohibiting employee noncompete provisions except in very limited circumstances. Effective January 1, 2024, it even more aggressively furthers this stance. The Legislature noted that noncompete clauses remain common in the...
Effective July 1, 2023, the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance of the City of Los Angeles became effective, imposing new requirements on the use of independent contractors and freelance workers together with new penalties for the violation of its requirements. Its provisions apply to a written...