Compliance Alert – Implications of Abortion Decision for Employee Benefit Plans
On Friday, June 24th, the Supreme Court released its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s...
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———Compliance Alert – Employers Take Note: State Leave Laws May Provide Employees with Additional Rights
Most employers are aware of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which provides for...
Compliance Alert – Delaware Passes Mandatory Paid Leave Law
On May 10, 2022, Delaware Governor Carney signed the Healthy Delaware Families Act establishing...
OSHA Suspends Enforcement of Vaccine Mandate
The fate of OSHA's COVID-19 mandate for large employers will ultimately be decided by the...
Legislative Updates – August 3, 2021
California Safety Precautions As of August 2, 2021, the following counties have...
Legislative Updates – July 27, 2021
California Insurance Exams On July 23, 2021, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed CA S.B. 283, prohibiting...
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