Monthly Archives: July 2024

Applies to: All Employers Effective: June 28, 2024 Quick Look The United States Supreme Court overturned the longstanding Chevron doctrine which now calls into question the enforceability of regulations issued by federal agencies. DISCUSSION On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court overturned the longstanding Chevron doctrine. Issued over 40 years ago, the Chevron

Applies to: Construction Industry Employers Effective: June 18, 2024 Quick Look The EEOC has issued new guidance with recommendations and best practices for preventing harassment and discrimination in the construction industry. DISCUSSION On June 18, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance for construction-industry leaders and employers to consider when implementing prevention programs

Applies to: All Employers Subject to OSHA Effective: As Indicated Quick Look OSHA issued a proposed rule for “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings.” OSHA announced a final rule to update the current Hazard Communication Standard. DISCUSSION The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) made two significant updates. First, OSHA

Applies to: All Employers Effective: June 22, 2024 Quick Look The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued fact sheet FS-2024-22 to answer frequently asked questions related to educational assistance programs, or EAPs, under Section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). DISCUSSION The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued fact sheet FS-2024-22 to answer frequently

Applies to: All Employers with Employees in LA and MS Effective: June 17, 2024 Quick Look In State of Louisiana v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana held that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) exceeded its authority to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)

Applies to: All Employers with Employees in MD, NC, SC, VA and WV Effective: May 8, 2024 Quick Look The Fourth Circuit ruled that educators in religious schools who primarily teach secular subjects are subject to the ministerial exception to claims for employment discrimination under Title VII. DISCUSSION In Billard v. Charlotte Catholic High School,

Applies to: All Employers with Employees in AL, FL, and GA Effective: March 28, 2024 Quick Look Misgendering an employee can be “severe and pervasive” enough to support a hostile work environment claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. DISCUSSION In Copeland v. Georgia Department of Corrections, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Applies to: All Employers with Employees in CO Effective: July 1, 2025 Quick Look HB 1130 expands biometric protections under Colorado’s Privacy Act to include circumstances related to the collection and processing of biometric data and identifiers in the employment context. DISCUSSION Colorado’s HB 1130 was recently signed by Governor Polis amending Colorado’s Privacy Act

Applies to: All Employers with Employees in CO Effective: August 7, 2024 Quick Look Colorado’s new law strengthens protections for employees subject to Training Repayment Agreement Provisions in employment contracts. The new law includes increased monetary liabilities for employers who violate the law and empower the State Attorney General with enforcement authority. DISCUSSION Colorado’s HB

Applies to: All Employers with Employees in ME Effective: As Indicated Quick Look The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) issued proposed rules for the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program (PFML) which went into effect October 25, 2023. The public comment period for the proposed rules is open through July 8, 2024. DISCUSSION The Maine