Paying college athletes – it’s about Title IX, not titles won
6/17/24
By: Noël Couch
On the heels of the U.S. Department of Education announcing the release of its final Title IX Regulations on April 19, 2024, the NCAA and its five power conferences agreed on May 23, 2024 …
It pays to be sick: Connecticut broadens its paid sick leave law
6/5/24
By: Jody N. Cappello and Ryan Giggi
Attention employers! On May 21, 2024, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont approved an expansive update to Connecticut’s Paid Sick Leave Law. The updated version significantly benefits employees and …
6/3/24
By: Kaitlyn Grajek
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of New Jersey entered a unanimous decision in the matter of Savage v. Township of Neptune, et al. limiting the enforceability of non-disparagement clauses in employment contracts and …
5/8/24
By: Kevin G. Kenneally and Brendan M. Collins
Recently, Attorney Sunshine R. Fellows from FMG’s Pittsburgh office reported about the 3-2 approval by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) of a …
5/2/24
By: Kyle M. Ridgeway
On Monday, April 29, 2024, the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (“EEOC”) published the updated Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace following the most recent revisions since 1987 and 1999. …
5/2/24
By: Katherine C. Chenail and Courtney M. Knight
On April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, et al. 601 U.S. ____, (2024), and made …
The FTC votes to ban most Non-Compete Agreements – significant legal challenges expected
4/24/24
During an open meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to approve a Final Rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide. The Final Rule will take effect 120 days after …
DOL releases final rule increasing salary threshold for overtime eligibility
4/24/24
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its long-anticipated final rule raising the salary thresholds for overtime exemptions. The final rule, which could take effect this summer, will significantly …
EEOC issues final rule on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
4/18/24
Earlier this week, on April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued its final regulation to carry out the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”). The final rule was approved by a …
Second Circuit illuminates pretext prong of McDonnell-Douglas burden-shifting framework
4/11/24
By: Lauren K. Adjieff and Sunshine R. Fellows
On Appeal from a judgment of the U.S. District Court for Connecticut, the Second Circuit clarifies the three-part McDonnell Douglas burden-shifting analysis. The court explains that …
Texas court invalidates Pregnant Workers Fairness Act under Quorum Clause
3/11/24
A Texas district court has held that the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the “PWFA”) is invalid because it was enacted in violation of the Quorum Clause of the Constitution. In Texas v. …
2/21/24
By: Shane Miller
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) recently made clear that an employer should avoid taking two actions when responding to an employee’s request …