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Taking a Stand against Antisemitism - What Can Employers Do?

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/12/22

It is no secret that antisemitism is on the rise throughout the United States. The Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL’s) 2021 Survey on Jewish Americans’ Experience with Antisemitism found that in the last five years, 63 percent of Jewish people either experienced or witnessed an antisemitic event.

Employers Must Notify Colorado Employees of FAMLI Benefits by January 1, 2023

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/12/22

In November 2020, Colorado voters approved a ballot initiative for a state-run paid family leave benefits program.

Employers Beware: SB 1044 Creates a Right to Refuse to Work in Emergency Conditions

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/12/22

Effective January 1, 2023, Senate Bill 1044 will prohibit employers from taking or threatening adverse action against any employee for refusing to report to, or leaving, a workplace or worksite during an “emergency condition” when the employee has a reasonable belief that the workplace or worksit

Nasdaq Receives Approval for Rule Change Providing More Flexibility for Direct Listings with Capital Raise

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/12/22

On December 2, 2022, Nasdaq received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to modify certain pricing limitations for companies undertaking a direct listing involving sales of the company shares in the opening auction on the first day of trading on Nasdaq....

10 Key Focus Areas for UK-Regulated Financial Services Firms in 2023

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/12/22

This annual publication outlines some of the primary focus areas in 2023 for UK-regulated financial services firms. The topics covered in this year’s publication reflect how the fundamental consideration of the direction of travel of UK financial services regulation has progressed.

Littler World Cup Matchups Part 6: Harassment

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/12/22

The World Cup quarter finals are close at hand.

Issue 39: PTAB Trial Tracker

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/12/22

USPTO Director Considers Changes to Director Review Process - Recently, USPTO Director Kathi Vidal stated that she is rethinking the Director Review process and is considering updating the current guidance on Director Review.

Two New Laws Authorize Multifamily Residential on Commercial Property

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/12/22

Earlier this year, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2011 (Wicks) and Senate Bill (SB) 6 (Caballero) into law to increase housing production in the state by allowing residential construction on commercially-zoned property......

Pennsylvania School Districts Required to Adopt Resolutions by January 7, 2023, Pursuant to Act 57 of 2022

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/12/22

Act 57 of 2022 amends the Pennsylvania Local Tax Collection Law and requires School District Tax Collectors to waive additional charges for taxpayers who did not receive notice of real estate taxes when a property or mobile home transfer took place within the previous twelve (12) months....

Now Is Really the Time to Pay Attention to Dark Patterns - Seriously

By EsqSocial Corporation 08/12/22

For months now we have been talking about dark patterns and all the regulatory chatter associated with them.

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