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News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s labor and employment practice

Is the 2nd Circuit’s Pfizer Decision Enough to Rescue DEI Initiatives?

We have previously discussed the impact of the Supreme Court’s June 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellow of Harvard College (SFFA) on diversity, equity and inclusion in the…

EEOC Releases Annual Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2023

It comes as no surprise that the EEOC’s enforcement activity, charge activity, and settlements have all increased under a Democratic administration. The EEOC’s recent Annual Performance Report paints that picture in…

The H-1B Process Springs Forward: Changes to the Upcoming H-1B Registration, Petition, and Fee Schedule

As the birds begin chirping and the flowers get ready to bloom, it can only mean that the H-1B cap season is quickly approaching. Prospective H-1B candidates and employers prepare for a coveted “lottery” win, vying for…

Senate Bill 699 Bolsters California Non-Compete Ban

Background On January 1, 2024, a new law, SB 699, became effective, strengthening California’s Bus. & Prof. Code Section 16600, the state’s long standing non-compete ban. Under Section 16600, “every contract by which…

DOL Announces Final Independent Contractor Classification Rule

It’s a traditional Democrats vs. Republican football: federal agencies under Democratic control want to make it harder to classify workers as independent contractors, and Republicans want to make it easier.…