Labor Days
HIPAA Privacy Rule Revisions Address Reproductive Protected Health Information
The Department of Health and Human Services (the “HHS”) recently issued a final rule (the “Final Rule”) amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) Privacy Rule. Among other things, the…
Through the Looking-glass: Massachusetts Adds a New Tint to Pay Transparency Laws
The wave of state laws requiring employers to transparently disclose salaries, hourly rates, and benefits for the world to see—a policy aimed at putting more information (read, power) in the hands of workers—now…
The H-1B Process Springs Forward: Changes to the Upcoming H-1B Registration, Petition, and Fee Schedule
As the birds begin chirping and the flowers get ready to bloom, it can only mean that the H-1B cap season is quickly approaching. Prospective H-1B candidates and employers prepare for a coveted “lottery” win, vying for…
Double Duty for Chicago Employers: NEW 2024 Compliance Burden Related to Paid Leave Ordinances
Starting January 1, 2024, nearly all workers in the state of Illinois are guaranteed at least one week of paid leave under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act . However, eligibility isn't guaranteed, and there…
Not So Fast: New York State’s Potential Non-Compete Ban Stalls Out (For Now)
If your business deals with any kind of sensitive proprietary information or sensitive client or customer relationships (read, many of you), you probably use various forms of restrictive covenants—noncompetition,…