We are excited to continue our video series – Tips from the Table. In these videos, members of LCW’s Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented at your bargaining tables. We hope
A Look at the Proposed Joint Regulations to Implement MHPAEA and NQTL Requirements
Three federal agencies – the Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of Treasury (Treasury), and the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) – released joint proposed rules designed to amend existing rules under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction
NYC Workplace Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Sex Offenses
The New York City Human Rights Law protects against workplace discrimination based on status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking. If you are a survivor of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking, it is important
Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of ERISA Attorneys’ Fees to Plaintiff Who Achieved a Remand to the Plan Administrator but Did Not Prevail After the Remand
Plaintiff-Appellant Michael Alves challenged Sedgwick’s termination of his short-term disability benefits and denial of his application for long-term disability benefits under the Hewlett-Packard Comprehensive Welfare Benefits Plan. The district court, Judge R. Gary Klausner, granted judgment to the Plan. On
Legislative Update: Nearing the End of the Road (for 2023)
Seyfarth Synopsis: Now that the Legislature’s September 14, 2023 deadline to pass bills to the Governor has come and gone, we are providing an overview of which employment bills are before the Governor for consideration, including bills that impact non-compete
New Labor Day Labor Laws for New York
As summer turns to fall, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, with choreographed fanfare, celebrated Labor Day by signing several employment-related bills into law.
Notably missing from the Governor’s autograph spree was the bill banning non-compete agreements, which has
Natural Disasters Affect Employers, Too
Natural disasters such as wildfires in Maui, Hurricane Idalia, flooding in California, and excessive heat almost everywhere have taken a real human toll over the past few months. As the end of summer approaches, many Americans will look back on
California Court Says “Check Is in the Mail” Violates California Arbitration Act; Lets Employee Avoid Arbitration Over Non-Prejudicial Technicality (US)
Latest California court decision is another example of judicial hostility to employment arbitration agreements.
California employers and their employees frequently agree to resolve disputes through binding private arbitration, rather than the more time-consuming and costly process of litigating claims in
CITs and Lifetime Income Guarantees
Revenue Ruling 2012-3; the preamble to the QLAC Regs; IRS Notice 2014-66; and the Oct. 23, 2014 DOL Information Letter to Treasury are just a few of the critical building blocks which have enabled an exciting new generation of lifetime
Be Mine – by Richard Ford
“Be Mine” is a novel about finding contentment with age and dealing with loss. Richard Ford is one of my favorite authors, and his ability to address the struggles of life in a matter of fact and sometimes amusing way is