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Energy Snippets

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

The impact of smart charging for EVs - With many new EVs now out-performing their fossil-powered counterparts’ capabilities on the road, energy planners are looking to bring innovation to the garage — 95% of a car’s time is spent parked. ...

5 Patent Law Petitions to Watch at the Supreme Court

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

As the 2018-2019 Supreme Court term nears its end, several consequential patent law petitions still await certiorari rulings before the Justices recess for the summer, while other patent cases are scheduled to be briefed and ready for oral argument...

New Mexico Passes Ban-the-Box and Expungement Laws

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

On April 3, 2019, New Mexico governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law two bills related to criminal background checks that may affect employers operating in the state. The first is a ban-the-box law that prohibits private employers from...

New York City Ban On Pre-Employment Drug Testing Won’t Apply To (Most) Healthcare Workers

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

On May 10, 2019, a bill amending New York City’s administrative code related to prospective employee drug-testing officially became law for New York City employers. While the law does not go into effect until May 10, 2020, it is the first of its kind...

Halting Employee's Right to Report Cybersecurity Noncompliance Can Land Government Contractors in Hot Water

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

Last week signaled a potential rude awakening for government contractors subject to cybersecurity requirements. A California U.S. district court ruled that allegations against Aerojet Rocketdyne could progress following a former employee’s complaint...

[Webinar] The Rooney and Mansfield Rules: An Employment Law Perspective - June 25th, 10:00am PT

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

Recognizing a lack of diversity in its leadership positions, several organizations have implemented "Rooney" or "Mansfield" Rules in their recruiting and promotion initiatives. The Rooney Rule, adopted from the National Football League, requires an...

Looking Back And Looking Forward: Retroactivity And Expansion Of The California Independent Contractor Test

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

In April 2018, the California Supreme Court issued its ruling in Dynamex Operations West v. Superior Court (2018) 4 Cal. 5th 903, 916-17 and set forth the standards for determining independent contractor status for purposes of the California...

Window On Washington - Vol. 3, Issue 22

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - Memorial Day Recess. Clark Hill hopes our readers had a wonderful Memorial Day as we honored those who bravely lost their lives in service to our great country....

EEOC On Target To Open Pay Data Collection Portal In July

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

In its latest progress report, submitted to the Court on May 24, 2019, the EEOC details its efforts over the past weeks to get the new EEO-1 pay data reporting tool up and running. The report details meetings between EEOC and NORC to develop...

How Long Should You Keep Your Tax Records?

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/05/19

The length of time you should keep tax records depends on the action, expense, or event which the records will substantiate....
By: Dickinson Wright

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