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“Burning Limits” Liability Insurance Policies Out in Nevada
Effective October 1, 2023, insurance policies issued or renewed in Nevada may not contain provisions that reduce the policy’s applicable limit of insurance coverage by amounts the insurer pays to …
UFLPA Sanctioned Entities List Expanded
At the end of July 2023, the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (“FLETF”), chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, published an updated strategy for the Uyghur Forced Labor …
Expanding Federal Administrative Actions Directly Impact Workplace
In observing recent changes to existing administrative decisions, it can be interpreted that the current administration favors expansion of federal oversight and union involvement in the workplace. Whether the changes …
Union Workplace Organization Increasing and Made Easier
On August 24, 2023, by a direct final rule, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) rolled back amendments adopted during the Trump administration related to union elections. The new rule …
California Supreme Court Holds Business Entity Agents Directly Liable for Discrimination
On August 21, 2023, the California Supreme Court unanimously held a business-entity, acting as an agent for an employer, is directly liable for discrimination under the Fair Employment and Housing …
August is National Make-a-Will Month
Download This Infographic While it may seem odd to dedicate a month to an estate planning tool, National Make-a-Will Month serves as a reminder of the importance of having a …
Local Oil and Gas Production Restriction Preempted in California
In 2016, voters in Monterey County, near San Francisco, supported a ballot initiative sponsored by Protect Monterey County (“PMC”), known as Measure Z, which banned the drilling of new oil …
NLRB Judge Finds Workplace Civility Policy Unlawful
As we reported on August 3, the National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB“) Stericycle decision created a new standard for examining workplace rules and handbook policies. A mere eight days after …
Sunny Escapes, Taxing Realities: New York Income Tax Liabilities for Florida Snowbirds
Soon will be the time of year when snowbirds begin dusting off their suitcases and charting their travel routes to escape the Empire State’s first snow. While the cold New …
EEOC Settlements of Lawsuit Alleging Age Bias and AI Recruiting Discrimination Underscores New Focus
On August 9, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced settlement of its first-ever lawsuit alleging AI discrimination in hiring. The lawsuit alleged three integrated companies providing English-language …