About the Program: As we navigate the ever-evolving business landscape, safeguarding trade secrets has become a critical priority for organizations seeking resilience and success. In this pursuit, Seyfarth is thrilled to extend a special invitation to the third installment of our highly acclaimed 2024 Trade Secrets Webinar series.

In this webinar, our trade secret presenters, Justin Beyer, Joshua

Continue Reading WEBINAR: Employee Training Programs – Building a Culture of Confidentiality

About the Program: Today’s polarized environment presents many challenges for employers.  One such challenge is how to respond to reports of employees’ off-duty conduct.  Off-duty conduct – particularly when captured or reported online — may affect the workplace and other employees, threaten the company’s reputation, or alienate customers or investors.  A labyrinth of state off-duty conduct laws, social media

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By Kristie Iacopetta and Annette Tyman

Seyfarth Synopsis:  On January 12th, the District of Columbia’s Mayor signed legislation requiring employers to disclose salary ranges in all job listings and position descriptions advertised. Under the Act, employers will also be required to disclose to applicants, prior to an interview, any healthcare benefits they may receive.  Employers are also prohibited

Continue Reading Washington D.C. is Set to Join the Trend Toward Requiring Pay Disclosures in Job Postings

By Kristina Launey and John W. Egan

Seyfarth Synopsis: Recent guidance from the EEOC on federal agencies’ disability accommodation obligations contain insights for private employers as well.

The EEOC recently published an article, Providing an Accessible Workplace, which while directed at federal agencies also includes important guidance for private employers as well.  As the nation’s largest employer, the federal

Continue Reading Employers Should Take Note Of New Federal Workplace Accessibility Guidance

By John W. EganJulia N. Sarnoff and Minh N. Vu

Seyfarth Synopsis: The W3C recently adopted Version 2.2 of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) which adds nine new success criteria for digital accessibility.

On October 5, 2023, the Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C) issued Version 2.2 of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).  Version 2.2 is the third

Continue Reading W3C Adds Nine New Requirements In WCAG 2.2
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About the Program With 2023 coming to a close, it is time to check-in on the end of year and be ready to diagnose what
Continue Reading Q4 Wellness & Beyond | What’s the Prognosis for 2024?

By Sara Eber Fowler, Gillian B. Lepore, Adam J. Rongo, and Joshua D. Seidman

What You Need To Know:

  • On November 9, 2023, the Chicago City Council passed a brand new “Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance” (the “Ordinance”). The Ordinance is effective December 31, 2023, and will replace the current Chicago Paid
Continue Reading If Pain (Or Anything Else), Yes Gain – Part 115: Chicago Enacts Novel Dual Paid Sick Leave / Paid Time Off Law

By John T. Ayers-Mann and Jennifer Mora

Seyfarth Synopsis: On October 30, 2023, the Biden Administration issued a sweeping order on artificial intelligence. Among its numerous provisions, the Order touches on several issues of interest to employers. For employers with labor-related concerns in particular, the most significant provision could be the impact of the provisions relating to surveillance of workers.

Continue Reading Sweeping AI Executive Order Has Labor Implications for Employers

By Grayson Moronta, Rob Whitman, and Daniel Small

Seyfarth Synopsis: Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill amending Section 590 of the New York Labor Law to require employers to provide employees, upon separation, with notice of their right to file for unemployment benefits with the New York Department of Labor (NYDOL). These changes will take effect on November

Continue Reading Revisions to New York Unemployment Notice To Take Effect

By Valerie L .Rodriguez and Catherine M. Dacre

Seyfarth Synopsis:  The Supreme Court’s decision in Iqbal on the requirement of specificity in pleading provided the guidance that “determining whether a plausible claim has been pled is a context-specific task that requires the reviewing court to draw on its judicial experience and common sense.” Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662, 663-64

Continue Reading FLSA Pleading:  Mathematical Precision Not Required