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Florida Supreme Court Opens the Door to New Class of Interlocutory Appeals

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/20

On January 23, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court changed the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure to create a new class of interlocutory appeals and expand the right to bring other appeals from nonfinal orders....

Littler Global Guide - Ireland - Q4 2019

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/20

Supreme Court Confirms When an Employee is Entitled to Legal Representation - Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory Agency - On November 11, 2019, the Supreme Court upheld last year's decision of the Court of Appeal in the case of...

California’s Data Broker Registration Deadline Looming

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/20

Alongside its flurry of CCPA amendments last term, the California legislature passed Assembly Bill 1202 (AB 1202), the nation’s second “data broker” registration law. AB 1202 requires “data brokers” to register with and pay an annual fee to the...

Can Doing Nothing as a Creditor Get You Sanctioned?

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/20

Most experienced creditors know that once a debtor files bankruptcy the automatic stay imposed by Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code generally precludes various actions to recover debt....
By: Carlton Fields

Additional Employer Obligations Take Effect as DC Paid Family Leave Program Inches Closer to July 2020 Benefit Launch Date

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/20

Seyfarth Synopsis: The next round of employer obligations - primarily posting and notice requirements - for DC Paid Family Leave (“PFL”) takes effect on February 1, 2020. Therefore, covered employers need to act now to meet these obligations and...

“Operation Pay Dirt” – Suffolk County Goes After Illegal Dumping

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/20

“Operation Pay Dirt” was a joint investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), and the Suffolk County Police Department. It investigated illegal dumping on Long...

Call Center Employees in Massachusetts Win Claim For Sunday Premium Pay

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/20

Seyfarth Synopsis: A Massachusetts trial court judge ruled that employees were entitled to premium pay for work on Sundays at a call center, under a Massachusetts statute governing Sunday and holiday work at a retail “store or shop.” Employers...

Rocking the boat – Pension Schemes Bill proposals may risk destabilising future restructurings

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/20

The Pension Schemes Bill [HL] 2019-20 (Bill) was re-introduced before Parliament on 7 January 2020. Among its proposed amendments to the Pensions Act 2004 (Act) are new criminal  offences for failing to comply with a contribution notice, avoiding...

Understanding Revocable Trusts

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/20

Revocable trusts are an effective way to avoid probate and provide for asset management in the event of incapacity. In addition, revocable trusts--sometimes called “living” trusts--are incredibly flexible and can achieve many other goals, including...

New York Releases FAQs on Statewide Salary History Ban

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/01/20

Changes to New York state law that prohibit employer inquiries into the salary history of applicants and employees took effect on January 6, 2020.  Recently, the New York Department of Labor released a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to...

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