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California Revises Stay-or-Pay Provisions Under AB 1697
In 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 692, which made it unlawful to include in any employment contract or requirement that a worker execute, as a condition of employment, a contract that includes terms that require the worker to pay an employer, training provider, or debt collector for a debt if the worker’s employment or work relationship with a specific employer terminates, unless it fell under one of five exceptions.
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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Replay Review: California Resets The Clock And Rewrites AB 692 Playbook
California's Legislature has significantly amended AB 692, the state's aggressive "stay-or-pay" law, delaying enforcement until 2027 and creating new exceptions for financial services and retention incentives. Employers now have additional time to restructure agreements, but must navigate revised requirements for training repayment, sign-on bonuses, and other arrangements that could require workers to repay money upon leaving employment.
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Group Health Coverage & Leaves Of Absence: Key Takeaways For Employers
Employers often focus on FMLA, ADA, and state leave laws when employees take time off, but they may overlook a critical detail: their group medical insurance policy dictates how long active coverage can continue before COBRA obligations arise. Understanding these policy terms is essential to avoid inadvertently extending coverage beyond contractual limits or failing to offer required continuation coverage at the right time.
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Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd.
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NJDOL’s Separation Information Portal Is Now Live: A Step-by-Step Guide To Required Employer Submissions
New Jersey employers must now submit separation information through the NJDOL Employer Access Portal when employees file unemployment insurance claims. This comprehensive guide walks through the seven-step submission process, explains what documentation is required for different types of separations, and outlines critical action items for compliance with the new mandate.
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Cole Schotz P.C.
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Election 2026: Employers’ State + Local Obligations For Employee Voting Time Off
As the 2026 election approaches, employers face a complex patchwork of voting leave requirements across 28 states and the District of Columbia. With obligations varying significantly in terms of leave duration, pay requirements, scheduling control, and notice provisions, how can multi-state employers ensure compliance while managing remote workforces and meeting critical posting deadlines?
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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Massachusetts Federal Court Enforces Noncompete Against Senior Supply Chain Executive
A Federal District Court in Massachusetts recently enforced a noncompetition agreement against a senior supply chain executive who moved to a competitor in the dialysis industry. The decision addresses critical questions about employer signature requirements under the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act, the scope of affiliate-level protections, and whether long-term incentive awards can satisfy the statute's consideration requirements.
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Mintz
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How Employers Are Enforcing Non-Compete And Confidentiality Agreements
A comprehensive analysis of employee mobility trends reveals that 92% of employers experienced departures to competitors in the past year, with more than half reporting restrictive covenant or confidential information violations. The data explores how organizations are responding to these challenges, from cease-and-desist letters to full litigation, and what proactive measures can help prevent costly team lift-outs.
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Littler - Canada
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Out Of The Office, But At The Bargaining Table: Remote And Hybrid Work Move Into Collective Bargaining
Two recent labor developments at DreamWorks Animation and Blizzard Entertainment reveal how remote work arrangements are evolving from flexible workplace policies into enforceable collective bargaining provisions. These cases demonstrate that geographically dispersed workforces can organize effectively and that remote work protections may become contractual obligations rather than discretionary benefits.
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Butler Snow LLP
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New York Employers Face New Personnel Record Access Obligations
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation requiring employers to provide employees with access to their personnel records, imposing new notice requirements when negative information is added, and establishing recordkeeping obligations. The law takes effect November 8, 2026, though the Governor has requested legislative clarification on certain ambiguities before the 2027 session.
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Mayer Brown
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