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New York Narrows the Breadth of Enforceable Employee Invention Assignment Agreements

USA - September 19 2023 The State of New York has enacted legislation clarifying the scope of an employer's ownership of intellectual property created by its employees (A…

New York Employers Banned From Holding Mandatory Captive Audience Meetings

USA - September 18 2023 New York employers faced with union organizing are now prohibited from holding mandatory "captive audience" meetings (i.e., meetings in response to…

Significant Changes to Davis-Bacon Requirements Effective October 23

USA - September 14 2023 On August 8, 2023, the Department of Labor issued a new rule redefining how wages are calculated for more than one million construction workers and…

New York Amends Criminal Larceny Statute to Include Wage Theft

USA - September 13 2023 New York employers have another reason to ensure that all employees are properly paid: the risk of criminal prosecution. On September 6, 2023, New…

San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance - New Expenditure Rates for 2024

USA - September 11 2023 The San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance ("SFHCSO") requires Covered Employers to make certain minimum Health Care Expenditures on a…

California Supreme Court Rules Employer's Agent Directly Liable for Violations of State Discrimination Laws

USA - August 31 2023 Last week, the California Supreme Court unanimously held that California's Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA") applies not only to employers but…

IRS Delays SECURE 2.0 Roth Requirement for Catch-up Contributions Until 2026

USA - August 29 2023 On Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, the IRS announced a two-year reprieve for employers on the implementation of SECURE 2.0's[1] requirement that catch-up…

Oregon's PFML Program Is Going Live Soon - What Employers Need to Know

USA - August 28 2023 Eligible employees may receive benefits under Oregon's paid family and Medical Leave (PFML) program starting September 3, 2023. Many Oregon employers…

California Minimum Wage Increases Jan. 1 - What Employers Should Know

USA - August 21 2023 The California Department of Finance recently notified the state's governor and legislative leaders that current economic conditions require an…

Prudent Plan Governance Essential in Defense Against Fiduciary Breach

USA - August 15 2023 Although retirement plan excessive fee cases remain an ongoing concern for plan sponsors, the recent jury trial victory for Yale in Vellali, et. Al…