Staying Compliant: Recent Employment Law Changes Impacting Oregon and Washington Senior Living Communities

It has been a busy 2024 for federal agencies and the Oregon and Washington legislatures, which have ushered in new laws and regulations that affect employer-employee relationships in senior living communities.

What to Expect... From the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) regulations issued by the EEOC become effective on June 18, 2024. Passed in 2023, the PWFA is a federal law that mandates employers provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Oz Looks a Little Scary as State and Federal Law Look to Regulate the AI Wizard in Employment

A recent study by SHRM shows that approximately 26% of organizations use Artificial Intelligence to support Human Resource-related activities. As AI adoption quickens and its use expands, employers must be mindful of compliance obligations.

United States: Breaking Down the FTC Rule Banning Non-Competes: What Employers Need to Know

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted to publish its final rule banning most worker non-compete agreements. If and when the rule becomes effective, it will ban non-competes going forward.

United States: How to Protect Your Talent From the Competition: New Challenges Imposed by Washington’s Law Regulating Noncompete and Nonsolicitation Covenants

Businesses operating in Washington state that require their employees or contractors to comply with noncompete or customer nonsolicitation covenants should review their agreements to avoid claims and penalties when significant changes to state law become effective on June 6, 2024.