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Nov 8, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Wendy Brenner |Helenanne Connolly |Ross Eberly

California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed several new employment laws impacting California employers. Unless otherwise specified, those laws, which are summarized below, take effect on January 1, 2024. In the new year, the general statewide minimum wage will increase by 50 cents, to $16 per hour. The minimum exempt salary for California employees, which is tied to the state’s minimum wage, will rise from $64,480 to $66,560.

Oct 31, 2023 | lexology.com | Anna Matsuo |Wendy Brenner |Leslie Cancel |Adam Connolly |Ross Eberly |Joseph Lockinger | +6 more

Noncompete agreements have come increasingly under attack at the federal and state level in 2023. In this alert, we review notable recent developments on the legality of continuing to use noncompete agreements in the employment context. Companies utilizing noncompete agreements in the US should confer with legal counsel to ensure that their practices remain in compliance with applicable law. California1. Senate Bill 699In September 2023, California Gov.

Oct 11, 2023 | lexology.com | Joseph Lockinger |Steven Zuckerman |Anna Matsuo |Wendy Brenner |Leslie Cancel |Helenanne Connolly | +7 more

Artificial intelligence has transformed the way we live, work and even think. While AI offers seemingly endless potential benefits in the workplace – including improvements in efficiency, cost cutting and innovation – employers must balance those benefits with the legal risks of using AI tools in employment processes. Employers using these tools also must attempt to keep up with regulatory and technological developments in a rapidly evolving space.

Aug 1, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Wendy Brenner |Leslie Cancel |Ross Eberly

On July 14, 2023, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that his office is conducting an investigative sweep of “large” California employers’ compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The sweep relates specifically to employers’ compliance with CCPA requirements with respect to the personal information of employees and job applicants. Bonta stated, “[W]e are sending inquiry letters to learn how employers are complying with their legal obligations.

May 4, 2023 | shrm.org | Chris Stack |Wendy Brenner |Ross Eberly

​For U.S. companies contemplating an expansion into the U.K., there are a number of employment-related factors to consider, as the requirements for employers and rights of employees differ significantly across the pond. Here is a brief overview highlighting the differences between some of the key employment concepts in the two countries. Employment ContractU.S. Executive or more senior level employees in the U.S. may have an employment agreement, but most employees sign a less formal offer letter.