New Jersey Proposes Strict ABC Test for Classifying Independent Contractors
Published on December 17, 2019
The New Jersey legislature introduced S4204, which would adopt a strict ABC test for independent contractors.
California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Mandatory Arbitration in Employment Agreements
Published on November 13, 2019
Starting in 2020, California employers can no longer require employees to arbitrate claims as a condition of accepting a job or continuing employment.
Operating in Texas: A Primer for Employment Law Issues in the Entertainment Industry
Published on November 6, 2019
WHITE PAPER: What entertainment industry employers should know when operating or locating production in Texas.
California Passes CROWN Act to Protect Employee Natural Hairstyles
Published on October 23, 2019
Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act will be taking effect in California on January 1, 2020.
Eighth Circuit Clarifies Employer’s Alleged Accusation of Employee Racism Did Not Constitute Racial Discrimination By The Employer
Published on September 20, 2019
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit holds accusations of racism against a plaintiff in the workplace cannot form a race discrimination claim or retaliation claim.
Federal Court Applies Mandatory Arbitration Clause to Sexual Harassment Claims in Spite of Recent State Law Prohibition
Published on August 27, 2019
In response to the wave of #MeToo sexual harassment claims, New York passed New York Law, N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 7515 (“Section 7515”), which prohibits the use of mandatory arbitration clauses to resolve any allegation or claim of an unlawful discriminatory practice of sexual harassment.
Wal-Mart Hit with $102M Judgment for Noncompliant Pay Stubs
Published on July 26, 2019
Court finds Wal-Mart liable for Labor Code wage statement violations in California class action.
Facebook Content Moderators and Mental Health in the Workplace
Published on June 25, 2019
Facebook rolls out new standards to improve working conditions and mental health for its content moderators.