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Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Goes Into Effect on January 1, 2021
November 30, 2020
New York City Amends Earned Safe and Sick Time Act
November 5, 2020
California Creates New Family Medical Leave Law Applicable to Small Employers
October 19, 2020
New York State’s Permanent Paid Sick Leave Law Now in Effect
October 14, 2020
San Francisco Enacts ‘Right to Reemployment’ Ordinance
July 13, 2020
Rimeto Sells to Slack to Strengthen Employee Profiles + Collaboration
July 10, 2020
Sunrun to Acquire Vivint Solar for Enterprise Value of $3.2 Billion
July 7, 2020
US Supreme Court Recognizes Title VII Protections to LGBTQ Employees
June 16, 2020
Portola Agrees to Sell to Alexion for $1.41 Billion
May 5, 2020
Practical Considerations for Boston Employers Preparing ‘Return to Office’ Plans
May 4, 2020
San Jose + San Francisco Enact Temporary Emergency Paid Sick Leave Requirements for Employers Not Covered by FFCRA
April 23, 2020
Practical Considerations for Employers Preparing ‘Return to Office’ Plans
April 17, 2020
San Diego County Issues Revised COVID-19 Health Officer Order
April 6, 2020
US Labor Department Publishes Temporary Regulations for Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act + Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
Six Bay Area Counties and City of Berkeley Issue Revised Shelter-in-Place Orders
April 1, 2020
Reducing Personnel Expenses in an Uncertain Economy
March 23, 2020
US Enacts the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 20, 2020
New York State Enacts Law to Provide Sick Leave and Expand Benefit Eligibility for Quarantined Workers
Governor Temporarily Modifies California’s WARN Act for Employment Actions Taken in Response to COVID-19
March 19, 2020
Six Bay Area Counties Issue Shelter-in-Place Orders Effective March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
Proactive Steps for Employers to Take in Light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
March 6, 2020
Federal Judge Extends Order Blocking Implementation of California’s New Arbitration Law (AB 51)
February 21, 2020
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Implementation of California’s New Arbitration Law (AB 51)
January 2, 2020
TiVo and Xperi to Combine in All-Stock Merger
December 30, 2019
New California Employment Laws Impact Statutes of Limitations, Arbitration, Lactation Accommodation, Rehire and Organ Donation Leave
October 17, 2019
California Extends Paid Family Leave Benefits
September 30, 2019
Deadlines Fast Approaching for Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave
September 26, 2019
California Governor Newsom Signs AB 5 Into Law, Effective January 1, 2020
September 23, 2019
California Senate Passes AB 5, Codifying Dynamex Decision
September 13, 2019
Washington State’s New Restrictions on Noncompetition Agreements
September 12, 2019
California Harassment Training Deadline Extended
September 10, 2019
Automattic Enters Agreement to Acquire Tumblr From Verizon
August 12, 2019
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Start Date Delayed Three Months
June 13, 2019
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Deadlines Fast Approaching
May 22, 2019
EEO-1 Filers: 2017 – 2018 Pay Data Due by September 30
May 13, 2019
US Department of Labor Issues Opinion Supporting Contractor Status for Gig Economy Workers
May 3, 2019
EEO-1 Employers Must Submit Pay Data to the EEOC in 2019
April 17, 2019
Mist Systems Sells to Juniper Networks
April 2, 2019
Recent California Cases Invalidate Employee Non-Solicitation Provisions
March 20, 2019
Ellie Mae to Sell to Thoma Bravo for $3.7 Billion
February 19, 2019
Ninth Circuit Adopts New, Stricter Interpretation of FCRA Requirement for Standalone Background Check Disclosure
January 31, 2019
New York Minimum Wage, Minimum Exempt Salary and Paid Family Leave Updates
November 15, 2018
California Governor Signs Numerous #MeToo Laws
October 12, 2018
Apttus Sells to Thoma Bravo
September 27, 2018
Abaxis to Be Acquired by Zoetis for $2 Billion
June 18, 2018
New York State and New York City Enact Sweeping Legislation to Combat Workplace Sexual Harassment
May 22, 2018
New York City Expands Earned Sick Time Act to Include Earned Safe Time
May 18, 2018
Are Your Independent Contractors Really Employees? California Supreme Court Adopts Strict New Classification Test
May 3, 2018
MINDBODY Closes Acquisition of Booker Software
April 23, 2018
United States Supreme Court Conclusively Narrows Definition of Whistleblower in Dodd-Frank Retaliation Cases
March 1, 2018
California’s Statewide “Ban the Box” Law Goes Into Effect January 1
December 19, 2017
Shipt Sells to Target for $550 Million
December 14, 2017
New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law Updates
New California Laws Prohibit Salary History Inquiries, Expand Parental Leave
October 17, 2017
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Strikes Strategic Collaboration and Option Agreement with ImmunoGen
September 12, 2017
California New Hires Must Receive Notice of Workplace Rights of Victims of Domestic Violence
July 27, 2017
California Supreme Court Rejects On-Duty or On-Call Rest Breaks
December 27, 2016
Federal Judge Blocks New Department of Labor Overtime Rule
November 23, 2016
DOJ to Criminally Pursue Anticompetitive Employment Violations
October 24, 2016
California Limits Use of Choice-of-Law and Venue Provisions in Employment Agreements
October 11, 2016
Ninth Circuit Rejects Use of Mandatory Class Action Waivers in Employment Agreements
October 10, 2016
Uber to Buy Self-Driving Truck Startup Otto
September 7, 2016
California Supreme Court Clarifies Employers' Obligation to Provide "Suitable Seating" to Employees
June 28, 2016
Black Knight Financial Services Acquires Motivity
June 24, 2016
City of San Diego Raises Minimum Wage, Requires Paid Sick Leave
June 15, 2016
Mobile Startup Jobr Sells to Monster
June 10, 2016
Black Knight Financial Services Acquires eLynx
May 23, 2016
DOL Issues Final Rule Increasing Minimum Salary Requirements for Overtime Exemptions
May 19, 2016
California Minimum Wage to Increase to $15 Over Next Several Years
April 6, 2016
Misfit sale to Fossil Group
November 20, 2015
Misfit Announces Sale to Fossil Group for $250 Million
California Amends PAGA to Permit Employers to Cure Certain Labor Code Violations
October 19, 2015
Amendments to California's Paid Sick Leave Law Provide Some Clarifications for Employers
August 27, 2015
GeneWEAVE Sells to Roche for $425 Million
August 21, 2015
New DOL Guidance on Classification of Workers as Employees or Independent Contractors
July 22, 2015
Hiring Unpaid Interns: Federal Court Changes (Some of) the Rules
July 16, 2015
Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rule to Increase Salary Thresholds for White Collar Overtime Exemptions
July 9, 2015
Employer Notice Obligations Under California's New Paid Sick Leave Law
April 27, 2015
Playbook HR Acquired by Intuit
March 27, 2015
2015 Minimum Compensation Rates
December 30, 2014
500friends Acquired by Merkle
November 26, 2014
OFCCP Sends New Round of Potential Audit Letters
November 18, 2014
California New Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Law Effective July 1, 2015
October 1, 2014
San Francisco's "Ban the Box" Ordinance Limits Criminal Checks by Private Employers
August 13, 2014
California Supreme Court Limits the Use of California's Commissioned Salesperson Exemption
August 12, 2014
California Supreme Court Upholds Use of Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreements, but PAGA Claims May Not Be Waived
July 30, 2014
Cooley Advises Stratasys on Acquisition of Solid Concepts
April 18, 2014
NLRB Invalidates Non-Union Workplace Policies Prohibiting Negativity and Gossip
Supreme Court Extends SOX Whistleblower Protections to Contractor Employees
March 25, 2014
Minimum Wages Continue to Rise
March 6, 2014
WARN Act Liability for Investors and Lenders
March 5, 2014
Update: Court of Appeals Reverses NLRB Decision Barring Class Arbitration Waivers in Employment Agreements
December 12, 2013
2014 Minimum Compensation Rates
December 10, 2013
California Governor Approves Minimum Wage Hike
October 10, 2013
Unpacking OFCCP's Final Rules for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
October 3, 2013
Cooley Advises Underwriters on $303.5 Million FireEye IPO
September 30, 2013
Unpaid Internships: Legal Risks Highlighted by New Court Decision
July 8, 2013
Cooley Represents Solera Networks in Acquisition by Blue Coat
May 30, 2013
2013 Minimum Compensation Rates
December 12, 2012
New Law Protects Religious Dress and Grooming Practices Effective January 1, 2013
November 16, 2012
New California Social Media Privacy Law Will Impact Employers
October 5, 2012
Final Rule Implementing the Whistleblower Provisions of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act Went Into Effect July 27, 2012
July 30, 2012
Update: Massachusetts Law Regarding Criminal Background Checks
July 11, 2012
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Issues Final Rule Implementing Whistleblower Provisions of Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act
Supreme Court Rules that Pharmaceutical Sales Reps Are Exempt From Overtime Compensation Under the Outside Sales Exemption to the Fair Labor Standards Act
June 20, 2012
California Court of Appeal Enforces Class Action and PAGA Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreements
June 11, 2012
EEOC Issues New Guidance on Employer Responsibilities to Disabled and Returning Service Members
May 30, 2012
EEOC Issues Guidance Regarding Employers' Consideration of Criminal Offenses
May 21, 2012
NLRB Suspends New Election Case Procedures Rule in Response to Court Ruling
May 16, 2012
New California Requirements for Background Check Disclosures
May 14, 2012
NLRB Posting Requirement Enjoined
April 26, 2012
California Labor Commissioner Revises Wage Theft Prevention Act Template Form and Publishes Revised FAQ
April 25, 2012
Courts Continue to Grapple with the Use of Employment Class Action Waivers
February 9, 2012
NLRB Limits Use of Employment Class Action Waivers
January 13, 2012
California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Revises Guidance Regarding Wage Theft Prevention Act Notices for Current Employees
January 9, 2012
California Labor Commissioner Publishes Template to Comply with Wage Theft Prevention Act of 2011 (AB 469)
January 4, 2012
NLRB Adopts Controversial Amendments to Election Case Procedures, Postpones Posting Requirement
December 28, 2011
2012 Minimum Compensation Rates
December 21, 2011
New California Employment Laws Signed by Governor Jerry Brown
October 24, 2011
NLRB Implements its Final Rule Requiring Posting of a Notice Regarding the Right to Organize
October 5, 2011
OFCCP Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Amend VEVRAA Regulations
May 4, 2011
California Supreme Court Holds Arbitration Agreements May Not Waive Employees' Right to an Administrative Hearing
April 29, 2011
EEOC Releases Long-Awaited Final Rule on ADAAA
March 25, 2011
NLRB Proposes Rule that Would Require Posting of Notice Regarding Right to Organize
March 4, 2011
New United States Supreme Court Decision Thompson v. North American Stainless Allows Third Party Title VII Retaliation Claims
February 1, 2011
OFCCP Changes
January 14, 2011
California Wage/Hour Newsbreak—Waiting-Time Penalties Not Recoverable Under Unfair Competition Law
December 16, 2010
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument Regarding Challenge to Arizona's Controversial E-Verify Law
December 13, 2010
2011 Minimum Compensation Rates
December 2, 2010
NLRB Complaint Raises Concerns Over the Application of Social Media Policies
November 11, 2010
Stray Remarks May Be Considered Evidence of Discrimination in California
September 7, 2010
Pharmaceutical Company Outside Sales Representatives Deemed Nonexempt Employees
August 6, 2010
Expansion of Whistleblower Protection: The Dodd-Frank Act
August 4, 2010
States Continue to Adopt Provisions Requiring All Employers to Use E-Verify
July 19, 2010
United States Supreme Court Permits Public Employer's Review Of Employee's Text Messages On Employer Provided Pagers
July 9, 2010
Fair Labor Standards Act Amended to Require Employers to Provide Breaks to Breastfeeding Mothers
May 11, 2010
Ninth Circuit Affirms Class Certification in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Setting the Stage for the Largest Gender Discrimination Suit in U.S. History
May 4, 2010
Arbitration Agreements—California Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Judicial Review of Awards Affecting Unwaivable Statutory Employment Claims and FAA Preemption of Administrative Adjudication
April 30, 2010
Commuting Employees—Potential Employer Liabilities