News & Analysis

On Nov. 17, 2023, the governor signed into law S4516, which amends Section 5-336 of the New York General Obligations Law to restrict certain terms from being included in release agreements involving claims of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

On November 9, 2023, the Chicago City Council passed the new Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance.

On November 3, 2023, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) published much anticipated proposed regulations interpreting the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act set to take effect January 1, 2024.

Multinationals with employees in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) continue to confront a November 30 deadline to implement China’s new cross-border data transfer mechanism—the Standard Contract.

Many employers spent World Menopause Day 2023 showcasing their support for employees.

Two new laws will take effect next year that restrict how employers may respond to worker off-duty cannabis use.

California enacted two new bills expanding the scope and consequences of the state’s policies against restrictive covenants.

A recent SEC cease-and-desist Order indicates how publicly traded and other SEC-regulated employers should be on alert to the agency’s ongoing attention to enforcement actions under Rule 21F-17.

On August 8, 2023, Puerto Rico’s government enacted Act No. 88-2023, known as the “Puerto Rican Military Code of the 21st Century.” This new law addresses an armed forces member’s entitlement to protected military leave and reinstatement rights.

U.S.-based multinationals with employees in the People’s Republic of China are confronting a November 30 deadline to implement China’s new cross-border data transfer mechanism—the Standard Contract.