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On July 24, 2019, the Chicago City Council unanimously approved an ordinance, which would require Chicago employers in certain industries to provide their employees with at least two weeks’ notice of their work schedules....By: Faegre Baker Daniels

Effective July 1, 2019, all Minnesota employers are subject to new record-keeping and written notice requirements intended to discourage and punish employer “wage theft” and provide added transparency to workers about the terms of their compensation....By: Faegre Baker Daniels

Antitrust pressures are mounting for merging, growing and already-large companies as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), congressional panels, presidential candidates and even the American public have started to zealously...By: Faegre Baker Daniels

The July 15 launch date for the new Component 2 EEO-1 Compensation Data Filing System (Component 2 EEO-1 portal) is fast approaching, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently provided materials regarding the submission process....By: Faegre Baker Daniels

State and local governments are increasingly regulating the workplace. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and upcoming legislative developments to help you ensure that your...By: Faegre Baker Daniels

On June 24, 2019, the United States Supreme Court decided Dutra Group v. Batterton, No. 18-266, holding that a plaintiff may not recover punitive damages on a claim of unseaworthiness. Christopher Batterton worked as a deckhand and crew member on...By: Faegre Baker Daniels

Illinois legislature recently approved the Workplace Transparency Act (WTA) – a sweeping piece of legislation that imposes a variety of restrictions and requirements on employers relating to workplace discrimination and harassment. With Governor...By: Faegre Baker Daniels

If part of an employer’s property is open to the public (such as a cafeteria or restaurant), can external union organizers use it to try to organize that employer’s workforce? For decades the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) said yes: As long as...By: Faegre Baker Daniels

Employers may soon be able to submit Component 2 data to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC recently submitted a court-ordered status update regarding the collection of Component 2 data, which includes data related to pay...By: Faegre Baker Daniels