Conducing the Unpleasant: The Skinny on Mass Layoffs
From news and social media companies like Twitter, Buzzfeed, and Meta, to multinational corporations like DoorDash and Amazon, a wave of mass layoffs has swept the US in 2022.
Socially Conscious Investments: DOL Publishes Final Rule for ERISA Fiduciaries
Employee Benefits Security Administration of the US Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a new rule titled “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights” (“the Rule”), which clarifies how and when fiduciaries of 401(k) and similar retirement plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) can make investment decisions that promote environmental, social, or governance (“ESG”) goals or reflect ESG considerations. The Rule will take effect on January 30, 2023.
Introduction to Employee Arbitration Agreements
For a variety of reasons, employers often prefer to resolve employment-related disputes through arbitration, rather than a typical lawsuit in a state or federal court. In this video, we will discuss employee arbitration agreements and a couple of factors to consider when implementing them.
Are You a Healthcare Employer? Here are 5 Tips to Ensure Wage and Hour Compliance
Whether you are in the healthcare industry or not, no employer wants to be entangled in the depths of litigation or be subject to investigation by federal, state, or local labor government agencies. However, healthcare employers face unique challenges when it comes to compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws.
3in3: Mastering Negotiations, Getting More Done, & Litigation Traps
Continuing with our 3in3 series, today we are discussing three topics that relate to your business: (1) Mastering Negotiations, (2) Getting More Done, and (3) Litigation Traps.
Retail Workers in Los Angeles to Get More Protections
Last Tuesday, November 22, 2022, the Los Angeles City Council passed the Fair Work Week Ordinance (“the Ordinance”) that will impose requirements on employers in the City of Los Angeles to provide employees with two weeks’ notice of their work schedules and extra wages for sudden schedule changes.
Speak Out Act: New Law Addresses NDAs in Sexual Harassment and Assault Cases
Last Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the US Congress passed the S.4524 bill (the “Speak Out Act”) that will limit the use and enforceability of non-disclosure and non-disparagement provisions in pre-dispute agreements with employees and independent contractors relating to sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations. If President Joe Biden signs the bill into law, the bill would render agreements reached before a sexual harassment or sexual assault dispute void and unenforceable in instances where “conduct is alleged to have violated Federal, Tribal, or State law.”
A 2023 CFRA Suggestion
As 2023 is around the corner, it is time for employers to start updating their employee handbooks and other written policies. As previously reported, 2023 will welcome new laws that California employers will need to be cognizant of. One such law involves frequently used leave of absences under the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”).
Key Points of an Executive Employment Agreement
Executive Employment Agreements are often a hot topic in employment law. They are a written employment contract with a company executive that governs the executive’s relationship with the company. In this video, we will discuss the important key points you need to focus on: (1) Bonuses, (2) Termination Details, (3) Severances, and (4) Restrictive Covenants.
Meta Wins Trademark Battle Over Infinity Symbol Logo
On Thursday, November 10, 2022, US District Judge Charles Breyer dismissed Dfinity Foundation’s (“Dfinity”) trademark lawsuit against tech giant Meta Platforms. Inc. (“Meta”), finding that the logos’ differing designs and target audiences were sufficient to avoid consumer confusion. This comes after Facebook, Inc. rebranded as “Meta” in October 2021 to reflect its new focus on the virtual reality metaverse.
