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As directed by President Biden, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued updated guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The OSHA guidance includes recommendations on…
Paul, Weiss advised General Atlantic in its strategic investment in Equality Health, a leading provider of technology, services and support for value-based care.
- Jan 13, 2021
- Publications
The Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice has announced the first criminal indictments for “no-poach” and wage-fixing agreements. These indictments follow a change in policy announced by the DOJ several years ago to…
- Jan 04, 2021
- Publications
The DOL has announced a proposed rule to clarify the “economic reality” test for determining independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). However, President-elect Joseph Biden stated he would establish a…
- Dec 14, 2020
- Publications
With the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine and other COVID-19 vaccines likely to become available to the U.S. population soon, many employers are considering whether to impose mandatory vaccination policies on their employees.
- Oct 15, 2020
- Publications
On June 9, litigation partner Jeh Johnson was appointed Special Advisor on Equal Justice in the Courts by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore to review equal justice and racial bias in the New York State court system, the largest and most…
- Sep 29, 2020
- Publications
The U.S. Department of Labor recently proposed a rule revising its interpretation of independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and adopting the “economic reality” test for determining such status. The DOL …
- Aug 11, 2020
- Publications
The District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a decision (the “Decision”) vacating parts of a temporary rule (the “Rule”) implementing the emergency family leave and paid sick leave requirements of the Families First …
- Jul 22, 2020
- Publications
The Department of Labor has issued additional guidance on critical issues regarding wage and hour, family and medical leave, discrimination, and returning furloughed employees to work as businesses reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Jun 23, 2020
- Publications
In Bostock v. Clayton County, the U.S. Supreme Court recently held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation or transgender…
- Jun 22, 2020
- Publications
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued guidance for “non-essential businesses” that have reopened or are preparing to reopen. Businesses are encouraged to reopen in three phases, addressing and…
- May 30, 2020
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Under the NY Forward Reopening Plan, New York State has now issued guidance for reopening Phase Two industries.
- May 19, 2020
- Publications
Under New York State’s reopening plan, non-essential businesses in the state’s 10 regions can begin reopening once their region meets seven metrics established to protect public health. Within each region that meets the public health…
- Apr 27, 2020
- Publications
Drawing on new guidance by the EEOC, the CDC and OSHA, we offer practical considerations for employers on navigating some of the difficult issues involved in planning and implementing a successful and safe return to the workplace.
- Mar 27, 2020
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With the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act now imminent, we summarize key provisions of the emergency stimulus package, including relief for small businesses; emergency funding for companies suffering…
- Mar 18, 2020
- Publications
On March 18, the Senate approved an emergency relief bill to provide financial support for individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) enhances paid sick, family and medical…
- Mar 17, 2020
- Publications
The Trump Administration on March 16 released new guidelines over the next 15 days in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19. We provide updates on new federal, state and city guidelines and address challenges for employers striving…
- Mar 10, 2020
- Publications
With each day that COVID-19 grows as a threat to communities across the country, employers face unprecedented challenges and concerns. We provide a brief overview of the legal obligations relevant to employers during this public…
- Feb 28, 2020
- Publications
On February 26, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB” or the “Board”) announced its final rule (the “Final Rule”)[1] establishing the standard for determining whether an entity should be considered a joint employer…
- Jan 28, 2020
- Publications
The U.S. Department of Labor announced its final rule setting out a four-part balancing test for determining whether a person or entity is a “joint employer” under the Fair Labor Standards Act when an employee performs work for one…
- Oct 01, 2019
- Publications
The U.S. Department of Labor has published its final rule that raises the earnings threshold to qualify for overtime and minimum wage exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act to $684 per week and allows employers to count…
- Jul 01, 2019
- Publications
The New York State Legislature has passed a bill amending the laws that govern sexual harassment and discrimination claims in New York State.
- May 07, 2019
- Publications
In an April 29, 2019 opinion letter (FLSA2019-6) (“Letter”), the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued new guidance on who qualifies as an employee for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
- May 03, 2019
- Publications
On April 24, 2019, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Lamps Plus, Inc. v. Varela, holding that under the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) class arbitration may not be compelled based on ambiguous contract language.
- Apr 05, 2019
- Publications
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a proposed rule on April 1, 2019, setting out a new four-factor test for determining whether a business is a “joint employer” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
- Mar 20, 2019
- Publications
On March 7, 2019, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that would, if finalized, change the overtime exemption regulations for certain executive, administrative, and professional employees…
- Oct 10, 2018
- Publications
On October 1, 2018, the New York State Department of Labor (the “DOL”), with the New York State Division of Human Rights, issued final guidance materials related to the State’s enhanced protections against workplace sexual harassment.
- Sep 05, 2018
- Publications
New York’s Department of Labor and Division of Human Rights recently issued a draft model sexual harassment prevention policy and training module.
- May 24, 2018
- Publications
On May 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court, in a long-awaited decision, held that employment arbitration agreements with class action waivers requiring individual arbitration are enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act…
- May 10, 2018
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On April 12, 2018, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the state’s budget for fiscal year 2019, which contains a number of new measures that expand current state anti-sexual harassment protections.
- Mar 08, 2018
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The Second Circuit recently ruled in an en banc decision that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act covers discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Paul, Weiss is representing a special committee of independent directors of Perry Ellis International, Inc. in evaluating a proposal from George Feldenkreis to acquire the company.
- Jan 22, 2018
- Publications
A little-publicized provision of the tax law enacted last month bars companies from deducting one type of settlement as a business expense: settlement payments and associated attorneys’ fees related to sexual harassment or abuse where …
- Jan 05, 2018
- Publications
Recent highly publicized instances of alleged sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace have caused many employers to re-evaluate their sexual harassment policies and procedures
Paul, Weiss represented ADP in its successful proxy contest against Pershing Square.
- Oct 26, 2017
- Publications
New York City employers will be barred from inquiring about or relying on an applicant’s salary history during the hiring process under a new law going into effect October 31. In this alert, we discuss the new law’s reach and…
- Sep 08, 2017
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A district judge recently issued a final ruling striking down overtime eligibility changes implemented by the Department of Labor during President Obama’s administration. The changes, set to take effect last December, would have more …
- Aug 14, 2017
- Publications
In a stark reversal, the U.S. Department of Labor recently backed away from defending in court new thresholds that raised the minimum salary that full-time white-collar employees must earn to be exempt from overtime pay. The DOL also …
- Jan 23, 2017
- Publications
On January 13, the Supreme Court agreed to review decisions from three federal appellate courts that reached different conclusions regarding whether class action waivers in mandatory arbitration agreements between employees and…
- Dec 02, 2016
- Publications
The U.S. Department of Labor's final rule revising overtime
exemption regulations for white-collar employees was set to take
effect December 1. But a nationwide injunction last month blocking
the rule leaves companies uncertain…
- Jun 06, 2016
- Publications
In Green v. Brennan, No. 14-613 (May 23,
2016), the Supreme Court held that, in constructive-discharge
claims brought by federal employees under Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, the limitations period for the time…
- May 23, 2016
- Publications
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (the "DOL") announced a
final rule that revises overtime exemption regulations for certain
executive, administrative, and professional employees
("white-collar employees") and highly…
Paul, Weiss represented Time Warner Cable Inc. in its completed
merger with Charter Communications, Inc. As a result of the merger,
Charter and Time Warner Cable have both become wholly owned
subsidiaries of a new, publicly…
- Mar 25, 2016
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On March 22, 2016, the United States Supreme Court, in its widely anticipated decision Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo, et al., No. 14-1146, ruled 6-2 that statistical evidence and representative sampling could be used by plaintiffs…
- Jul 10, 2015
- Publications
In Glatt v. Fox Searchlight Pictures, Inc.,
Nos. 13-4478-cv, 13-4481-cv (2d Cir. July 2, 2015), a
closely-watched case involving unpaid interns, the Second Circuit
recently issued an important opinion addressing the standard for
…
The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed Paul, Weiss client Citigroup's win of summary judgment on all of the claims asserted in Sungate Securities LLLP, et al. v. Citigroup Inc. The plaintiffs were investors in a feeder…
- Jun 11, 2014
- Publications
A recent case in the Southern District of New York,
Fraticelli v. MSG Holdings, L.P., No.
13 Civ. 6518 (JMF), 2014 WL 1807105 (S.D.N.Y. May 7, 2014), has
tested the outer limits of the relatively lenient…
Paul, Weiss achieved a significant victory for long-time client
Nielsen Holdings N.V., a leading global provider of information and
insights into consumer trends and leading provider of television
audience measurement services in …
Monitronics International, Inc. (Monitronics), the wholly-owned
subsidiary of Ascent Capital Group, Inc. (Ascent), entered into a
securities agreement with certain funds affiliated with Oak Hill
Capital Partners and certain other …
Judge Lisa Munyon of the Orange County Circuit Court, in Orlando, Florida, granted Paul, Weiss client Citigroup Inc.'s motion for summary judgment on all the claims asserted in Sungate Securities LLLP, et al. v. Citigroup Inc. The…
- Jun 21, 2011
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- Dec 07, 2010
- Publications
- Apr 27, 2010
- Publications
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