By Michael Tamvakologos and Ian Neil, SC
Seyfarth Synopsis: It seems like death by a thousand cuts. In August last year, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a Competition Review to examine competition laws, policies and institutions to focus on reforms that would increase productivity, reduce the cost of living and/or lift wages. Non-compete clauses would be part of this
Continue Reading Why the Negative Impact of Non-Competes is Overstated
About the Program: Much has happened in the ten years since our national Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group wrote ALM’s authoritative Wage & Hour Collective and Class Litigation treatise. We are excited to continue our informative webinar series to discuss—in bite-sized increments—the past decade’s most important changes to the federal and state employee pay litigation landscape.
The final installment
Continue Reading WEBINAR – Time Well Spent Session 7: Compensable Work Time
By Dawn Solowey, Sam Schwartz-Fenwick, and Marjorie Culver,
About the Program: Workplace political speech poses unique challenges for employers, particularly in a polarizing U.S. election year, and amid political demonstrations worldwide. Employers must balance employees’ rights with the interests of the organization, within a maze of intersecting federal and state laws. The challenges are still greater
Continue Reading Webinar: Workplace Political Expression: Best Practices for Balancing Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities
By Karla Grossenbacher and Scott Mallery
Seyfarth Synopsis: In six months, the U.S. presidential election will take place and inevitably employee views on the elections and election issues will make their way into the workplace. In today’s highly polarized socio-political landscape, the intersection of workplace dynamics and individual politics often causes disruptions in the workplace. When confronted with these
Continue Reading It’s An Election Year: Understanding Restrictions on Employer Actions Regarding Employee Political Activity
By Linda C. Schoonmaker and Eron F. Reid
Seyfarth Synopsis: We previously wrote about the procuring-cause doctrine here. As a refresher, the procuring-cause doctrine provides that a salesperson or other agent who contracts for a commission becomes entitled to payment of the commission when through his efforts he produces a buyer who is ready, able, and willing to
Continue Reading Asking Again-Do You Really Want to Keep Paying Commissions to the Salesperson You Fired? (Update)Apr. 17, 2024 – As most California employers are now aware, a new workplace violence law (SB 553) requires essentially all CA employers to develop and implement written Workplace Violence Prevention Plans and training by July 1, 2024. The new requirements will be enforced by Cal/OSHA.
Cost – There is no cost to attend, but registration is
Continue Reading WEBINAR – New Workplace Violence Prevention Program Requirements in California
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Employment Law Lookout blog is taking a holiday break but will resume delivering insightful discourse and updates on the day’s most pressing workplace issues next Year!
In the meantime, we want to wish all of our readers, contributors, and editors a safe and happy holidays. Spend quality time with family, friends, and loved ones. Also, rest assured knowing that we’ll be on the lookout
Continue Reading Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Employment Law Lookout Blog
By James L. Curtis, Adam R. Young, Melissa A. Ortega, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Bureau of Labor statistics addresses the rise in worker deaths in 2022, and expected data for 2023.
This week’s announcement by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a 5.7 percent increase in fatal occupational injuries nationally. African-American
Continue Reading OSHA Reports 5,486 Occupational Fatalities in 2022, with Disproportionate Fatality Increases for African-American and Hispanic Workers
Seyfarth Synopsis: Prepare for new California workplace legal requirements effective January 1, 2024, now. Seyfarth has you covered with all the ways to protect your workplace just like Kevin McCallister defends his house.
This is your house. You have to defend it. But Seyfarth is here to help you get your business updates in order
Continue Reading We Slept In! Time To Prepare for New 2024 Requirements!
By Adam R. Young, James L. Curtis, Melissa A. Ortega, Patrick D. Joyce, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA Region V last week provided a Webinar on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (“OSHA”) national emphasis program (“NEP”) to prevent workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers, and high-risk retail establishments.
Continue Reading OSHA Webinar and Materials on National Emphasis Program Aimed at Reducing and Preventing Workplace Hazards in Warehouses and Distribution Centers