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Yesterday, the 2017 EEO-1 Survey became available. Private employers with 100 or more employees and federal government contractors or subcontractors with 50 or more employees and a contract/subcontract of $50,000 or more must file EEO-1 reports. As you may recall, last year the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) attempted to revise the Form EEO-1 … Continue Reading
Bucking the nationwide trend, Illinois was unable to pass a law prohibiting employers from asking job applicants about their salary history. On November 9, 2017, the Illinois Senate failed to override Governor Rauner’s veto of a salary history ban. As we previously reported, on August 25, 2017, Governor Rauner vetoed a bill that would have … Continue Reading
In a recent decision in Severson v. Heartland Woodcraft, Inc. (Sept. 20, 2017), the Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court’s ruling that an employer did not violate the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to provide an employee with a long-term medical leave of absence. Indeed, the court found that “a long-term leave of absence … Continue Reading
On August 25, 2017, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed a bill that would prohibit employers from asking applicants about their wage histories. The bill, known as the Illinois No Salary History Law, previously had been passed by the Illinois House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support (91-24 in the House and 35-18 in the Senate). The … Continue Reading
On August 11, 2017, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law Public Act 100-100, known as the “Religious Garb Law.” The law amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”) by clarifying the scope of protection for sincerely held religious beliefs. Specifically, the amendment makes clear that it is a violation of the IHRA for an … Continue Reading
As loyal readers of our blog are aware, in February 2016, the EEOC released a rule to amend the Form EEO-1. The new rule requires private employers (including federal contractors) with 100 or more employees to submit pay data with their EEO-1 reports. Employers with fewer than 100 employees will still not need to file … Continue Reading
On July 13, 2017, the House Committee on Appropriations signaled what could be a devastating blow to the future of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) revised Form EEO-1. As you may recall, in February 2016, the EEOC released a rule – which was later revised – to amend the Form EEO-1. The new rule … Continue Reading
On October 1, 2016, the Montgomery County, Maryland Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act (the “Act”) went into effect. As a reminder, the Act, provides paid sick leave to all employees working in Montgomery County, Maryland (the “County”), regardless of how many workers an employer employs. In addition to the various other obligations under the … Continue Reading
As reported today in Politico, the EEOC’s final regulations revising the EEO-1 report will be released this week. The new regulations will revise the annual EEO-1 report to require employers to provide certain wage and hour data regarding their employees to the EEOC on an annual basis. Our blog post on the proposed rule can be … Continue Reading
Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (the “Act”) is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2016. The Act amends Maryland’s existing Equal Pay law, expanding its protections against wage discrimination on the basis of sex in a number of significant ways. The Act represents another example of the growing trend of new pay … Continue Reading
The EEOC published its revised EEO-1 Rule, responding to a number of comments submitted following the issuance of its proposed rule in February 2016. As a reminder, the EEOC proposed revising its EEO-1 report to require employers to provide certain wage and hour data regarding their employees to the EEOC on an annual basis. Our … Continue Reading
The D.C. Council has postponed votes on the Hours and Scheduling Stability Act (the “Scheduling Act”) and the Universal Paid Leave Act (the “Leave Act”), two controversial bills that would impose significant burdens on D.C. employers. The Scheduling Act seeks to impose burdensome restrictions on chain retailers’ and chain restaurants’ ability to schedule and hire … Continue Reading
Today, the statewide minimum wage in Maryland increased from $8.25 per hour to $8.75 per hour. This represents a regularly-scheduled increase as part of the Maryland Minimum Wage Act of 2014 (the “Act”), which will increase the minimum wage in Maryland from $7.25 to $10.10 per hour by July 2018. The next scheduled increase under … Continue Reading
As reported in February 2016, the EEOC proposed revising its EEO-1 report to require employers to provide certain wage and hour data regarding their employees to the EEOC on an annual basis. The notice and comment period for the proposed rule closed on April 1, 2016. We previously wrote Proposed EEO-1 Revisions Requiring Production Of Pay … Continue Reading
Today (May 11, 2016), President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) into law, for the first time creating a federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. The law has sweeping implications and is expected to have a noticeable impact on trade secret jurisprudence. In addition, the law adds new obligations for employers … Continue Reading
On April 11 and April 27, 2016, the Senate and House, respectively, passed the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA). The DTSA, for the first time, provides a federal cause of action for the misappropriation of trade secrets. This significant development has large implications for companies and employers nationwide. As such, Proskauer has prepared … Continue Reading
On February 1, 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC’s”) proposed revisions to the Employer Information Report (“EEO-1”) were published in the Federal Register. Our original post on the anticipated release of this publication can be found here. With the publication, the EEOC also released a proposed revised version of the EEO-1 report, which … Continue Reading
Today, President Obama is expected to announce new pay equity reporting requirements that would require employers to disclose information concerning compensation and hours worked with their annual EEO-1 reports. According to an EEOC publication in the Federal Register, starting in 2017, employers with more than 100 employees will be required to report “W-2 earnings and … Continue Reading
On June 24, 2015, the Montgomery County, Maryland Council unanimously approved the Earned Sick and Safe Leave Bill (the “Bill”). The Bill, which goes into effect on October 1, 2016, provides paid sick leave to all employees working in Montgomery County, Maryland (the “County”). Employers therefore have a little over a year to ensure they … Continue Reading
As discussed in our previous post (available here), the DC Department of Employment Services (“DOES”) announced an upcoming enforcement program called The Zip Code Project (the “Project”). Now, DOES has released a notice to employers relating to the Project (available here). DOES investigators will be conducting city-wide foot patrols of DC businesses to ensure compliance … Continue Reading
On April 14, 2015, an act protecting interns in Maryland from employment discrimination officially became law. As of October 1, 2015, employers are prohibited from discriminating against interns with respect to the terms, conditions or privileges of their internships (including offering and terminating internships), on the basis of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, … Continue Reading
On Thursday, March 12, 2015, the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (“DOES”) hosted its first Webinar regarding the D.C. Wage Theft Prevention Amendment Act (the “Act”), and its subsequent amendments. Our previous blog posts on the Act can be found here, here, here, here, and here. This post addresses the main points of clarification … Continue Reading
On February 26, 2015, the D.C. Wage Theft Prevention Amendment Act (the “Act”) became law in the District of Columbia. As discussed in our previous blog posts and original client alert on the Act (available here, here, here, here and here), the Act made significant changes to several employment laws in the District of Columbia … Continue Reading
Today, the highly anticipated – and already twice-amended – D.C. Wage Theft Prevention Amendment Act (the “Act”) goes into effect for Washington, D.C. employers. In November 2014, then-D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, signed the Act, which includes, among other things, a new pay notice requirement, increased penalties and damages for violating various D.C. employment laws, and … Continue Reading
2017 Form EEO-1 Survey Now Available
By Alex Weinstein, Connie Bertram and Guy Brenner on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
Illinois Senate Fails to Override Governor’s Veto of Salary History Ban
By Alex Weinstein, Connie Bertram and Emilie Adams on Posted in Hiring/Background Checks
7th Circuit Holds Long-Term Leave Is Not a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA
By Alex Weinstein and Steven J. Pearlman on Posted in Accessibility & Accommodation, Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Leaves of Absences
Illinois Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Prohibit Employer Inquiry Into Wage History
By Alex Weinstein and Steven J. Pearlman on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Hiring/Background Checks
Illinois Passes Religious Garb Law Clarifying Religious Protections Under Illinois Human Rights Law
By Alex Weinstein and Steven J. Pearlman on Posted in Workplace Policies and Procedures
What Is Going On With The Revised EEO-1 Form? Acting EEOC Chair Provides Insight Into Its Status
By Alex Weinstein, Connie Bertram and Guy Brenner on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Workplace Policies and Procedures
U.S. House Committee on Appropriations Votes to Defund Revised Form EEO-1 Requiring Disclosure of Pay Data
By Alex Weinstein and Connie Bertram on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Reminder – Montgomery County, Maryland Employers: The Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act Is Now In Effect
By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Vacation policy, Workplace Policies and Procedures
EEOC Reported To Be Close To Issuing New EEO-1 Regulations
By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Maryland Employers: Are You Ready? The Maryland Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Goes Into Effect October 1, 2016
By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
EEOC Announces Revised EEO-1 Rule
By Alex Weinstein, Connie Bertram and Guy Brenner on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Workplace Policies and Procedures
D.C. Council Postpones Vote On Two Controversial Employment Bills
By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Maryland Employers Be Aware: Effective Today Maryland’s State-Wide Minimum Wage Increases to $8.75 Per Hour And Montgomery County Increases Its Minimum Wage To $10.75 Per Hour
By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Wage and Hour
EEOC Chair Reveals That Agency Intends To Issue A Revised EEO-1 Rule
By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Wage and Hour
President Signs Defend Trade Secrets Act Into Law
By Alex Weinstein and John Barry on Posted in Litigation and Arbitration, Non-Competes and Protection of Corporate Assets, Whistleblower, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Congress Passes A New Law Providing A Federal Cause Of Action For The Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
By Alex Weinstein and John Barry on Posted in Litigation and Arbitration, Non-Competes and Protection of Corporate Assets, Whistleblower, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Proposed EEO-1 Revisions Requiring Production Of Pay Data Published In Federal Register
By Alex Weinstein, Connie Bertram and Guy Brenner on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Workplace Policies and Procedures
President Obama Expected To Announce New EEO-1 Pay Equity Reporting Requirements
By Alex Weinstein, Connie Bertram, Daniel Davis and Guy Brenner on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Montgomery County, Maryland Passes Earned Sick and Safe Leave Bill
By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Leaves of Absences, Workplace Policies and Procedures
DC DOES Clarifies The Zip Code Project And Releases Spanish Pay Notices For The Wage Theft Amendment Act
By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Wage and Hour, Workplace Policies and Procedures
Maryland Passes Bill Protecting Interns From Employment Discrimination
By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Workplace Policies and Procedures
D.C. DOES Provides Additional Guidance On The D.C. Wage Theft Prevention Amendment Act And Reveals New “Zip Code” Program For D.C. Employers
By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Wage and Hour, Workplace Policies and Procedures
D.C. Issues Template Pay Notice And Guidance To Employers on the Wage Theft Prevention Amendment Act
By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Wage and Hour, Workplace Policies and Procedures
The D.C. Wage Theft Prevention Amendment Act Goes Into Effect Today – What D.C. Employers Need To Know
By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Wage and Hour, Workplace Policies and Procedures