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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...
Welcome to Saul Ewing’s Public Companies Quarterly Update series. Our intent is to, on a quarterly basis, highlight important legal developments of which we think public companies should be aware. This edition is related to developments during the fourth quarter of 2023. If you would like to discuss...
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...
Once public, a company is subject to a continuously evolving landscape of disclosure and reporting requirements. Recent disclosure developments have addressed everything from executive compensation to cybersecurity. In addition, the prevalence of social media has made it such that a company must now...
As always, the State Legislature had much to say about employers in the state. While the new laws impose expansive obligations on employers, it could have been worse: many onerous laws either did not pass or were not signed by the Governor. Except as indicated below, the new laws become effective...
Appellate Practice And Procedure: Meet The New Court Of Appeals Judge - A Conversation With Judge Ede Governor Walz appointed Judge Ede to the Minnesota Court of Appeals in July. Prior to joining the appellate court, he served as a District Court Judge in Hennepin County. Judge Ede has had a...
Stocks and bonds are easily recognizable as securities, but did you know that promissory notes may also be securities? So can certain joint venture interests and many other types of investment contracts. Then there are cryptocurrency altcoins, which are sometimes securities and sometimes not. How do...
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...
This webinar will present a summary and analysis of 2023 developments and actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and a forward-looking discussion of what to expect in the year ahead.