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Bring-Your-Own-Device Policies: What Employers Need to Know Posted on: May 08, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Chances are good that you’re reading this on a smartphone or other mobile device. It’s also likely that a great deal of your workforce currently uses their smartphone or other mobile device in performing job duties. As such, many employers are either expressly or impliedly implementing Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) policies that allow workers to use their own devices for work-related tasks.
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bring your own device, flsa, trade secrets, overtime, smartphones
Legislative Alert: Updates to Washington Breach Notification Statute Expected Posted on: May 07, 2019 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Washington State will soon pass a law that will overhaul its data breach notification requirements, beginning in March 2020. House Bill 1071, which passed both of Washington’s legislative chambers, was presented to Governor Jay Inslee in late April, and the governor is widely expected to sign the bill into law. The bill includes four significant changes to Washington’s existing data breach notification requirements.
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legislative alert, washington, breach notification, data breach, statute
California Employers: Don’t Forget to Post the New Family Care and Medical Leave and Pregnancy Disability Leave Notice Posted on: May 06, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
The California Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) just released an updated Family Care and Medical Leave and Pregnancy Disability Leave notice. Beginning April 1, 2019, California employers with 20 or more employees must post in their workplace this new notice that explains employee rights to take job protected leave under three California leave laws — the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) law, and the New Parent Leave Act (NPLA).
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california, family care, medical leave, pregnancy disability leave, employee notices
The Threat Sitting Next To You: Defending Cyber Insider Attacks Posted on: May 03, 2019 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Each year, companies wisely invest in advanced perimeter security devices and software to secure their electronic data and thwart cyber attacks. Unfortunately, despite that well-reasoned approach, the greatest threat to data security may be someone within the organization’s own walls.
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data breach, insider attacks, cybersecurity, privacy notification, hacking
Colorado Joins the Growing Number of States That ‘Ban the Box’ Posted on: April 30, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
On April 12, 2019, Colorado’s House Bill 1025 – known as the “Ban the Box” law – cleared the state legislature and moved to the governor’s desk for final signature. In doing so, Colorado joins the growing number of states that have passed legislation aimed at removing the check box that asks if applicants have a criminal record from hiring applications. Colorado becomes the 12th state to get behind this initiative, in addition to many municipalities that have placed limitations on criminal background inquir
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colorado, ban the box, employment application, criminal background checks, employment law
Legislative Alert: Arkansas Amends Personal Information Protection Act Posted on: April 29, 2019 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
On April 15, 2019, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed House Bill 1943 into law (now referred to as Act 1030), amending the Personal Information Protection Act, Arkansas Code § 4-110-101 et seq. Act 1030 expands the definition of “personal information” as used in the Personal Information Protection Act and also introduces key new requirements that relate to data breach notification.
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data privacy, arkansas, legislative alert, biometric data
California’s Notice of Change in Relationship Requirements: Four Things Employers Should Know Posted on: April 26, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Under California law, there are certain requirements related to an employee’s change of relationship with the company. Here are four things every employer with employees in California should know.
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notice requirements, california, employee status, employment law
Patent Litigation Trends in the Wake of TC Heartland Posted on: April 25, 2019 In: Intellectual Property & Technology
In May 2017, the Supreme Court issued TC Heartland v. Kraft Foods Group Brands, a decision that many expected would significantly limit forum shopping in patent cases. Prior to that case, patentees could file infringement lawsuits in any court with personal jurisdiction over the accused infringer, so most corporations were subject to suit in every district court.
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patents, patent litigation, tc heartland, venue, supreme court
Digital Forensic Experts are a Resource for IT Professionals Posted on: April 23, 2019 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
One of the best qualities an information technology (IT) professional can possess is the tenacity to fully troubleshoot and resolve system issues as they occur. Unfortunately, that same drive and sense of urgency to gather relevant facts and to restore inoperable systems as quickly as possible can create issues for the necessary digital forensic investigations following a data security incident.
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digital forensics, it professionals, data security, investigations
A Fair-Minded and Welcoming Workplace for All Posted on: April 22, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
While Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964—the federal law prohibiting discrimination by private employers—does not expressly include sexual orientation or gender identity as protected classes, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), consistent with U.S. Supreme Court case law, has taken the position that Title VII's prohibition of sex discrimination forbids employment discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation, protections which apply regardless of any contrary laws.
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title vii, civil rights, transgender rights, eeoc, supreme court
An Employee’s Rights and Responsibilities to Seek and Obtain COBRA Continuation Coverage Posted on: April 18, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
The prospect of losing one’s employer-sponsored health insurance is a scary proposition. This is a quick guide of your rights and responsibilities to secure continuation coverage if you choose to do so following an event that causes you to lose coverage provided through an employee-sponsored group health plan.
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cobra, employee rights, health coverage
An Important Fact About Informed Written Consent and Conflict Waivers Posted on: April 16, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
If you’ve ever worked with a labor & employment attorney, you may have heard them refer to “written consent” and “conflict waivers.” These terms can be confusing and this post will endeavor to explain what they mean and give suggestions on what you should do when dealing faced with them in your business.
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written consent, conflict waivers, employment law, double representation

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