Employment Law In The Golden State: 2023 Updates

As California employers update employee policies and handbooks for the coming year, it is critical that they are aware of new employment laws in 2022 and understand how these changes will potentially affect their operations in the year ahead. From key legislative, case law and wage-and-hour developments to “post”-pandemic pointers and the impacts of new and proposed federal laws, the following updates provide practical guidance to help employers ensure they are in compliance with […]

By | January 6th, 2023 ||

New York State’s Expanded Whistleblower Protection Law: 5 Action Items For Employers

Recent amendments to New York’s whistleblower protection law, codified at section 740 of the New York Labor Law (NYLL), took effect. As we previously reported, these amendments significantly expand the scope of section 740. Although New York employers that also operate in states with expansive private-sector whistleblower protection laws, such as New Jersey, Oregon, or Virginia, may not need to make significant adjustments, other employers may wish to consider updating their policies; implementing or enhancing support structures, […]

By | February 19th, 2022 ||

Illinois Employers: Are You Complying With The Consumer Coverage Disclosure Act?

Illinois recently enacted the Consumer Coverage Disclosure Act (the “CCDA”), which requires that Illinois employers provide a disclosure to employees regarding how the employer’s group health plan compares with the essential health benefits under the Illinois benchmark plan. Although the CCDA went into effect on August 27, 2021, many employers are unfamiliar with the requirements.

Employers with self-insured plans that have focused on the law have questioned whether the CCDA is preempted by ERISA. While […]

By | February 16th, 2022 ||