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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

Over the past few months, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law two bills bringing increased protection against sexual harassment and racial discrimination. Governor Cuomo signed bill S.6209A/A.7797A (Race Bill) on July 12, 2019 and it...By: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

This event is a one-of-a-kind, interactive forum where top diligence experts will discuss best practices and strategies for executing a proper IP due diligence analysis, both for your own portfolio, and that of potential targets. The continued...By: American Conference Institute (ACI)

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

According to a recent Gallup poll, almost two-thirds of Americans approve of labor unions. After reaching an all-time low of 48% in 2009, approval of labor unions has increased steadily to 64%. This increase crosses political party lines. According...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

As you (should) know, the current edition of the Form I-9 expired on August 31, 2019. USCIS has decreed that, until further notice, employers should continue using this 2017 edition of the Form I-9 (annotated with “Form I-9 07/17/17 N” in the lower...By: Fox Rothschild LLP

Franchisors should review their franchise agreements and practices to ensure they do not retain or exercise control over the particular aspects of their franchisees’ employment practices in light of a recent decision reinforcing that a negligence...By: Faegre Baker Daniels

Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, bringing you up to speed on the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of occupational pensions. Please see full article below for more information....By: Allen & Overy LLP

Two of the four members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have indicated they are willing to rethink a key element of the Board’s more-than-40-year-old precedent regarding employers’ off-duty employee access rules under the National Labor...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.