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In a conversational 30-minute forum over Zoom, Saul Ewing attorneys will host a monthly series discussing emerging industry developments and common issues that cannabis businesses face today. Interested in the full series? Find additional dates and topics . For questions, please contact Mary...
Non-Compete Clauses Banned By The FTC In January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for a comprehensive ban on employee non-compete clauses. The FTC received over 26,000 comments from employees, businesses of all sizes, and other stakeholders in the...
On April 17, 2024 the U.S. Supreme Court resolved a circuit split over the standard to apply to Title VII discrimination cases challenging job transfers, ruling that discriminatory workplace transfers are prohibited even if they do not cause “significant” harm. In a unanimous decision, the Court...
2024 HIGHER ED EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR LAW UPDATE Join Ira Shepard, CUPA-HR’s general counsel, and Carolyn Pellegrini of Saul Ewing LLP for an interactive session covering the latest information and updates on addressing mental health in the workplace, Title IX, and a review of litigation...
The Intersection of ADA/FMLA Carolyn Pellegrini will speak alongside Mary Cate Gordon , Associate General Counsel of Exelon and Ashley Park , Senior Corporate Counsel of Amy's Kitchen . Their session will discuss how various forms of leave intersect and overlap. The presentation will provide real...
Earlier this week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule providing guidance on the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The final rule will be published in the Federal Register on April 19 and becomes effective 60 days later. The final rule solidifies the EEOC’s...
In February 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a decision reconciling precedent in Pennsylvania courts regarding claims for tortious interference with employment relationships. Previously, Pennsylvania courts typically limited tortious interference claims to prospective, not current, at...
On March 29, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a final rule amending 29 C.F.R. § 1903.8(c), the regulation that governs whom employees may authorize to accompany an OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officer (“CSHO”) during a physical inspection of an employer’s...
Over the last decade, Illinois employers have been faced with a rash of class action lawsuits under the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), causing many employers to pay hefty sums and alter their biometric timekeeping procedures. Now, a different statute may be gaining steam as the new...
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 first quarter of 2024. If you would like to discuss...
On March 12, 2024, the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action wage and hour lawsuit brought by three golf course attendants who volunteered at a public golf course operated by Palm Beach County, Florida and alleged they were not paid minimum wage. The three-judge panel in...
On March 22, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed a Bill that allows Florida teens 16 and 17 years of age to work longer hours. The bill goes into effect July 1, 2024, about a month before many academic years start in Florida. The Bill maintains a 30-hour work week limit for 16- and 17-year-olds when...
For U.S. employers, staying informed of business immigration updates is critical to ensure compliance with evolving immigration regulations and policy, assess potential risks, attract and retain talent, plan strategically, save costs, and maintain a competitive advantage in today’s global...