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On September 24, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced the publication of an AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework (the “Framework”). As discussed below, the Framework sets forth ten “Focus Areas” for employers to consider when using AI recruiting and hiring tools to minimize the risk of algorithmic…
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California Employment Law Update
California Inches Closer To Killing Arbitration As We Know It…
It’s not like we didn’t tell you so, cuz we did! Just last year, we predicted that the latest assault on employer arbitration rights had the potential to destroy arbitration everywhere in the country. Is Arbitration Becoming “Just Somebody That…
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Government Contractor Compliance & Regulatory Update
United States Government Accountability Office Finds Federal Contracting Rules do not Prohibit Labor Harmony Agreement Requirements
In a decision issued on September 16, 2024, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) ruled that federal contracting rules do not prohibit government agencies from requiring contractors to enter into labor harmony agreements. In 2022, Maximus Federal Services, Inc.
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BREAKING: Senate Recesses Before Election Without Voting on NLRB Nominees
On September 25, 2024, the U.S. Senate adjourned for a lengthy recess and is not set to return until November 12th, after the upcoming election. The adjournment comes before the Senate was able to vote on two of President Biden’s…
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SEC Announces Slew of Enforcement Actions Regarding Whistleblower Protection Rule
The SEC recently announced the settlement of multiple enforcement actions for violations of its whistleblower protection rule, which prohibits “any action to impede an individual from communicating directly with the Commission staff about a possible securities law violation.” SEC Rule…
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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Final Mental Health Parity Regulations Released, with Plan Sponsor Action Required by 2025
Last week, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services finalized regulations implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA). Although the final regulations step back from certain burdensome aspects of the proposed rules…
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