A Trending News interview from Employment Law This Week®, featuring attorneys Brian Spang and Pete Steinmeyer, Members of the Firm:

Restriction and legislation of non-compete agreements is gaining traction around the country, with states and the federal government passing or proposing new restrictions on the clauses.

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It’s #WorkforceWednesday! This week, we look at how COVID-19 restrictions are tightening to curb the spread of the Delta variant, how NYC is ramping up enforcement of its ban-the-box law, and how Biden’s budget could impact employers.

COVID-19 Restrictions Tighten

The rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant has many in the United States talking about the potential of a second lockdown. The Biden administration is now mandating vaccines or strict testing for federal workers, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that vaccinated people in high-risk areas wear masks indoors. Learn more: ebglaw.com/news/nancy-gunzenhauser-popper-quoted-in-govt-vaccine-mandates-pave-way-for-private-sector-policies/

New York City Fair Chance Act Amendments Go Into Effect

Employers in the Big Apple are revamping their hiring procedures to comply with new amendments to the city's Fair Chance Act: ebglaw.com/news/amendments-to-new-york-citys-fair-chance-act-require-most-nyc-employers-to-revamp-hiring-protocols/

Biden Budget Proposes Increased Funding for Worker Protections

President Biden’s $6 trillion 2022 budget proposal features the American Jobs Plan, which includes infrastructure-related projects Congress is already moving forward on, and the American Families Plan. Both contain labor and employment initiatives. Read more: workforcebulletin.com/2021/08/04/president-bidens-proposed-budget-boon-to-enforcement-oversight-and-worker-protection/

Other Highlights

Good News for Retirement Plan Sponsors

On July 15, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service updated its Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System by issuing Revenue Procedure 2021-30 (PDF). The changes and revisions, which generally became effective on July 16, 2021, are beneficial to plan sponsors, participants, and the retirement plan community. Read more: workforcebulletin.com/2021/07/29/good-news-for-retirement-plan-sponsors-irs-issues-updated-guidance-enhancing-plan-correction-programs/

Delaware Set to Increase Minimum Wage

Delaware recently enacted legislation that will gradually increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. This is a substantial increase from Delaware’s current minimum wage of $9.25 per hour. The minimum wage requirements apply to all employers that employ individuals in the state. Learn more: wagehourblog.com/2021/07/articles/state-wage-and-hour-laws/delaware-set-to-increase-minimum-wage-to-15-by-2025/

WORKFORCE (re)imagined.TM

Employers are strategically preparing for business beyond the pandemic. Stay up to date as you reimagine your workforce - ebglaw.com/return-to-work/

We invite you to view Employment Law This Week® – learn about the top developments in employment and labor law and workforce management in a matter of minutes every #WorkforceWednesday.

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A Trending News interview from Employment Law This Week®, featuring attorney Steve Swirsky, Member of the Firm:

The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, if enacted, would be the most significant change to the National Labor Relations Act since the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was created in 1935.

The PRO Act is a top priority of the union movement in the United States and is supported by President Biden, who claims to be the most pro-union president in U.S. history.

For more about the PRO Act, join Epstein Becker Green’s webinar on August 5 - ebglaw.com/events/the-pro-act-what-employers-need-to-know/

You can also read more about Jennifer Abruzzo’s confirmation as NLRB general counsel - managementmemo.com/2021/07/26/senate-confirms-biden-nominee-jennifer-abruzzo-as-nlrb-general-counsel-paving-way-for-pro-union-shift/

We invite you to view Employment Law This Week® – learn about significant developments in employment and labor relations law and workforce management in a matter of minutes every #WorkforceWednesday.

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It’s #WorkforceWednesday! This week, we focus on President Biden’s recent push to limit non-compete agreements and finalize key labor and employment appointments.

Biden Executive Order Seeks to Boost Competition

President Biden has issued an expansive executive order, which aims to boost competition across the U.S. economy, lower prices for consumers, and increase pay for workers. The order encourages federal action to ban or limit non-compete agreements, reigniting a policy debate which raged at the end of the Obama administration over when and how non-competes can be enforced. Learn more - tradesecretsandemployeemobility.com/2021/07/articles/non-compete-agreements/biden-issues-executive-order-encouraging-federal-action-to-limit-or-ban-non-compete-agreements/

New Guidance on the NY HERO Act

The New York Department of Labor has published its model safety plans under the new HERO Act, starting the clock for all Empire State employers to adopt airborne infectious disease exposure plans. Read more - ebglaw.com/news/new-york-state-department-of-labor-releases-ny-hero-act-model-safety-plans-employers-have-30-days-to-adopt-conforming-plans/

Senate Moves Forward on Biden Nominees

A flurry of employment related federal nominees have recently been approved or advanced by the U.S. Senate.

Other Highlights

Should Virtual Depositions Survive?

As the “new normal” of pandemic virtual legal proceedings appears to be waning, a question arises—which, if any, COVID-19 practices should continue to be utilized? Virtual depositions can remain an effective tool for litigators, and the critical considerations in determining whether to continue using this mechanism will hinge on the purpose of the deposition and the stature of the particular witness. Here’s more - commerciallitigationupdate.com/2021/07/07/should-virtual-depositions-survive-the-pandemic-the-answer-is-yes-and-no/

WORKFORCE (re)imagined.TM

Employers are strategically preparing for business beyond the pandemic. Stay up to date as you reimagine your workforce - ebglaw.com/return-to-work/

We invite you to view Employment Law This Week® – learn about the top developments in employment and labor law and workforce management in a matter of minutes every #WorkforceWednesday.

Watch the series and subscribe for email notifications: EmploymentLawThisWeek.com

These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® is a registered trademark of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.

A Trending News interview from Employment Law This Week®, featuring attorney Stuart Gerson, Member of the Firm:

The Supreme Court employment law decisions from the term ending July 1, 2021, and a look ahead.

We invite you to view Employment Law This Week® – learn about significant developments in employment and labor law and workforce management in a matter of minutes every #WorkforceWednesday.

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These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® is a registered trademark of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.