Labor Days

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

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…

Double Duty for Chicago Employers: NEW 2024 Compliance Burden Related to Paid Leave Ordinances

Starting January 1, 2024, nearly all workers in the state of Illinois are guaranteed at least one week of paid leave under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act . However, eligibility isn't guaranteed, and there…

Not So Fast: New York State’s Potential Non-Compete Ban Stalls Out (For Now)

If your business deals with any kind of sensitive proprietary information or sensitive client or customer relationships (read, many of you), you probably use various forms of restrictive covenants—noncompetition,…

Height and Weight Set to Become Protected Classes in New York City

New York City is poised to become the largest city in the nation to ban discrimination on the basis of a person’s height or weight. Earlier this month, the New York City Council passed Bill INT 0209, new legislation…

Employment Laws Shaping 2023

2023 is in full swing. While everyone is abuzz about ChatGPT taking over the world, a newly divided Congress is finding its sea legs and state capitols are eyeing new regulations. Agencies and courts have taken up…