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February 13, 2023

DHS Announces Process Enhancements for Supporting Labor Enforcement Investigations

DHS has announced a centralized process whereby undocumented workers who are victims of, or witnesses to, violations of labor rights can access a streamlined and expedited deferred action request process.

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February 13, 2023

#MeToo Update: The Adult Survivors Act for New York Employers

New York State’s Adult Survivors Act amends the state’s statute of limitations for civil claims alleging certain sexual offenses—which may include any unwanted sexual contact in the workplace—committed against individuals age 18 or older.

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February 13, 2023

NLRB Finds Business Closure Illegal But Backs Off Order to Reopen

In RAV Truck & Trailer Repairs, Inc., the NLRB issued a supplemental decision in a case that will have implications for employers seeking to close shop, especially those operating in multiple locations.

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February 10, 2023

OFCCP Provides Employers with Five Business Days to Submit Objections to the Disclosure of Confidential Data

OFCCP issued yet another notice today regarding its handling of a FOIA request for production of all federal contractors’ EEO-1 Type 2 data from 2016 through 2020.

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February 10, 2023

Littler Lightbulb: Connecticut Again Considers Pay Transparency, Non-Compete Bills

Over the past several years, Connecticut’s legislature has enacted some significant employment laws that have re-shaped the workplace and posed new challenges for Connecticut employers. The 2023 legislative session looks to be no exception.

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February 10, 2023

Third Circuit Clarifies Availability of Emergency Relief Under OSHA

The Third Circuit has held that an individual cannot maintain a private cause of action for alleged imminent workplace danger once OSHA has concluded its investigation.

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February 9, 2023

We The Temp Workers: New Jersey Enacts “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights”

New Jersey has enacted Assembly Bill No. A1474/S511, commonly known as the “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights,” which establishes numerous labor and employment protections for large portions of New Jersey’s more than one 125,000 temporary workers.

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February 9, 2023

Minnesota Enacts the CROWN Act Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Natural Hair

Minnesota has now joined at least 19 other states in enacting a CROWN Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.”

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February 9, 2023

Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury Announces 2023 Limits on Qualified Retirement Plans

The Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury recently issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 23-01 (CL IR 23-01) announcing the applicable 2023 limits for Puerto Rico qualified retirement plans.

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February 9, 2023

French Court Finds Gig Platform Workers Are Independent Contractors, Not Employees

A recent decision issued in France indicates that whether a gig worker is an independent contractor or employee is a fact-specific inquiry.

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