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For many years, the Internal Revenue Code has had in place a set of rules, in Code Section 413(c), which govern tax-qualified retirement plans that cover the employees of unaffiliated employers. These plans, which go by the name “multiple employer...By: Blank Rome LLP

A new Oregon law limits employers’ use of nondisclosure or nondisparagement agreements with their employees with respect to employment discrimination or sexual assault. The Workplace Protection Act (WPA), signed by Governor Kate Brown, also requires...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

On January 1, 2017, Nevada became the fifth state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Since then, Nevada employers have denied employment to prospective job candidates if they test positive for marijuana on a pre-employment drug test. This...By: Fox Rothschild LLP

Recently, we have addressed the evolving regulatory landscape for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as the federal and state governments grapple with finding the best approach to handle PFAS releases from manufacturing facilities, fire and...By: Sullivan & Worcester

Background - On June 12, 2019, the Dubai International Financial Center (“DIFC”) in Dubai, UAE announced its new employment law regime, which will come into force on August 28, 2019. This new employment code replaces the DIFC’s previous employment...By: Proskauer - International Labor Law

Although the draconian state law on wage statements often makes it feel like the deck is stacked against the business community, a California Court of Appeals recently provided a rare win for employers when it comes to what information must be...By: Fisher Phillips

South Florida has always been known as a destination for retirees and people who want a more laidback lifestyle. Even 13 years ago when I moved here, Miami felt like a second-rate city (especially in comparison to the cosmopolitan, world-class feel...By: Major, Lindsey & Africa

Bad Choices For 401(k) Plan Sponsors That Often Lead To Bad Results - It's not about luck. My grandmother was very superstitious and she believed that bad luck could result from a bad choice you make. My grandmother grew up in old world Europe and...By: Ary Rosenbaum

Alabama passed the Clarke-Figures Equal Pay Act which will go into effect in August, making Alabama the 49th state to enact legislation designed to fight wage inequality. While Alabama employers have been subject to federal laws regarding wage...By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Following the conclusion of Pride Month, it seems only fitting to address a relevant outcome in the cross-border context, which also has an impact on global employers and their employee benefits offerings. In, Leung Chun Kwong v Secretary for the...By: Fisher Phillips