This week, we’re highlighting the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) EEO-1 component 1 submission deadline, the EEOC and Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new agency partnership, and recent settlements from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reminding employers to review their separation agreements.

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A Jeff Foxworthy-Based Test for Independent Contractor Classification
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Michael S. Kun
wagehourblog.com/a-jeff-foxworthy-based-test-for-independent-contractor-classification

New York State Promulgates Regulations for Its New Pay Range Disclosure Law
Workforce Bulletin
Marc A. Mandelman, Nancy Gunzenhauser Popper
workforcebulletin.com/new-york-state-promulgates-regulations-for-its-new-pay-range-disclosure-law

Workforce (re)newed: Epstein Becker Green’s 42nd Annual Workforce Management Briefing
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Halting Harassment®: Online Training
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California has some of the strongest regulations on restrictive covenants. How can employers in the state protect trade secrets and remain in compliance?

Spilling Secrets is a special monthly podcast series about the future of non-compete and trade secrets law. Our all-star panel of attorneys features Epstein Becker Green’s Kate Rigby, with special guests David Jacobs and Phillip Antablin.

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This week, we’re breaking down recent actions by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that are impacting both union and non-union employers.

How the NLRB's Labor-Friendly Actions Are Affecting Union and Non-Union Employers

The NLRB is continuing its labor-friendly push with increased protections for unions, new limitations on employer rights, and significant changes that are likely to make it easier for unions to secure bargaining rights. Epstein Becker Green attorneys Steven M. Swirsky and Erin E. Schaefer tell us more about the current labor landscape and how the NLRB’s actions apply to more than just union shops. Read more on the NLRB’s recent updates: managementmemo.com/2023/09/11/nlrb-delivers-labor-day-gifts-to-unions/

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New York State’s Salary Transparency Law Takes Effect September 17, 2023
Workforce Bulletin
Nancy Gunzenhauser Popper, Nicole Zolla Clarke
workforcebulletin.com/2023/09/08/new-york-states-salary-transparency-law-takes-effect-september-17-2023/

DOL Announces Much-Anticipated Proposal to Increase Minimum Salary for Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employees
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Paul DeCamp
wagehourblog.com/2023/08/articles/dol-enforcement/dol-announces-much-anticipated-proposal-to-increase-minimum-salary-for-executive-administrative-and-professional-employees-to-at-least-55068-per-year/

Fifth Circuit Broadens Standard for Title VII Claims Against Employers
Workforce Bulletin
Greta Ravitsky, Tammy Tran
workforcebulletin.com/2023/08/30/fifth-circuit-broadens-standard-for-title-vii-claims-against-employers/

SECURE 2.0: Roth Catch-Up Contribution Delay
Workforce Bulletin
Cassandra Labbees, David Diaz, Mason Gardner
workforcebulletin.com/2023/08/31/secure-2-0-roth-catch-up-contribution-delay/

Workforce (re)newed: Epstein Becker Green’s 42nd Annual Workforce Management Briefing
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) investment has been a strong strategy for success for many employers, but after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Students for Fair Admissions ruling, the outlook for employment DEI is unclear. What’s next?

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This week, we’re analyzing the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) recent Stericycle decision, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) proposed rules on pregnant workers’ rights, and the EEOC’s first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) anti-discrimination lawsuit settlement.

NLRB Issues Stericycle Decision

The NLRB has issued its long-anticipated Stericycle decision, changing its standard for evaluating the legality of employee handbook policies and other workplace rules. Both union and non-union employers should re-evaluate their workplace policies in light of the new standard. More on the decision: workforcebulletin.com/2023/08/07/insights-into-the-nlrbs-stericycle-decision-and-its-implications-for-employer-handbooks-navigating-workplace-policy-compliance/

EEOC Proposes New Rules on Pregnant Workers’ Rights

On August 11, 2023, the EEOC released a proposed rules to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which went into effect on June 27. The proposed regulations includes expanded potential accommodations, as well as an expanded definition of who is a “qualified individual” under the law.

EEOC Settles First AI Anti-Discrimination Lawsuit

The EEOC has also publicly reported the settlement of its first-ever AI anti-discrimination lawsuit in a case targeting age bias in the hiring process. This case shows that the EEOC will not hesitate to pursue AI-related charges against employers, despite limited guidance on the technology. Learn more: workforcebulletin.com/2023/08/18/how-much-does-the-eeoc-and-itutorgroup-settlement-really-implicate-algorithmic-bias-four-notable-points-for-employers/

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Illinois Legislative Update: Big Changes for Employers
Insights
Peter A. Steinmeyer, Carolyn O. Boucek
ebglaw.com/insights/illinois-legislative-update-big-changes-for-employers/

The Industrial Welfare Commission Returns with Plans for More Protections for California Employees
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Andrew Lichtenstein
wagehourblog.com/2023/08/articles/california-wage-hour-law/the-industrial-welfare-commission-returns-with-plans-for-more-protections-for-california-employees/

More Details Emerge About the “No Robot Bosses Act”: Congress’s Latest Effort to Regulate Automated Systems and AI in Employment
Workforce Bulletin
Nathaniel M. Glasser, Adam S. Forman, Frances M. Green, Alexander J. Franchilli, Scarlett L. Freeman
workforcebulletin.com/2023/08/16/more-details-emerge-about-the-no-robot-bosses-act-congresss-latest-effort-to-regulate-automated-systems-and-artificial-intelligence-in-employment/

Should Employers Implement Arbitration Agreements with Class and Collective Action Waivers? The Pros and the Cons
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Michael S. Kun
wagehourblog.com/2023/08/articles/collective-actions/should-employers-implement-arbitration-agreements-with-class-and-collective-action-waivers-the-pros-and-the-cons/

Workforce (re)newed: Epstein Becker Green’s 42nd Annual Workforce Management Briefing
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