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The growing trend to eliminate inquiries into a job applicant’s salary history continues. In July, New York and New Jersey became the latest states to enact legislation that will restrict employers from obtaining and utilizing an applicant’s salary...By: Pepper Hamilton LLP

Nordic M&A activity has staged something of a comeback. Q2 2019 witnessed a sharp quarter-on-quarter rise in total value of 198% (to US$25.6 billion) versus a slight 6% fall in volume (to 259 deals), giving reason for optimism. However, while such...By: White & Case LLP

The debate continues in the United Kingdom as to how non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements should be regulated to combat their abuse, particularly in cases of harassment and discrimination. In this OnPoint we consider what employers should be...By: Dechert LLP

Background. These days, almost all employer-sponsored group health plans require an employee (and any dependents) covered under the plan (each are referred to as a “member”) to pay “out-of-pocket” for covered expenses in the form of deductibles,...By: Foley & Lardner LLP

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed emergency legislation extending to January 1, 2021 - the deadline for complying with some aspects of the anti-harassment training requirements adopted last year....By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

We have been discussing arbitration agreements in the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) context lately, particularly with respect to class action waivers. But employers may not be aware that earlier this summer, the NLRB issued an opinion holding...By: Foley & Lardner LLP

Last year, California significantly expanded its requirements for employers to train employees on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. As explained in a previous Cooley alert, SB 1343 required employers with five or more employees to...By: Cooley LLP

Employers interviewing women of child-bearing age may be tempted to ask about plans for having a baby, but doing so poses risks. While an employer might be concerned about staffing coverage, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits employers with...By: Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Most corporate lawyers and investment professionals are probably familiar with the reporting requirements that apply to large corporate mergers and acquisitions. Under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”), parties...By: Locke Lord LLP

The act amending the Act on the National Housing Resources was signed by the President on 2 July 2019. The purpose of this act is to ensure the smooth implementation of the governmental project “Apartment Plus”....By: Allen & Overy LLP