Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), which took effect on June 27, 2023, and applies to all employers with 15 or more employees. The EEOC issued proposed regulations in August 2023 and allowed public comment through October 11, 2023, with final regulations anticipated in late December 2023. As of the date of this alert, no final regulations have been published.
On August 30, 2023, the US Department of Labor published a new proposed rule to raise the annual salary level threshold for exempt workers to $55,068 per year. This new rule could become law in 2024.
This Alert highlights protective measures energy companies should consider.
Recently, the Tenth Circuit held an employer fulfilled its interactive accommodation obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) through informal discussions.
The Acts provide greater protection for pregnant or breastfeeding workers.
Earlier this year the OSHA issued a new National Emphasis Program designed to protect employees from heat-related hazards and possible heat-related injuries and illnesses in indoor and outdoor workplaces.
Don’t “waive” goodbye to your right to enforce arbitration agreements.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court recently broke new ground on the Burk public policy tort claim. Burk wrongful discharge claims may now be based on allegations that an employer wrongfully terminated an employee for opposing an employer’s violation of an executive order issued by the Governor.
