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Epilog for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s final rules

EEOC’s final rule and interpretive guidance for implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was published in the April 19, 2024 Federal Register.




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DOL's Final Rule on Independent Contractor Classification Likely Is Not the Final Word

Andrea M. Kirshenbaum and Jennifer N. Capozzola dive into the U.S. DOL’s final rule (2024 IC Rule) for analyzing whether a worker should be classified as an employee or independent contractor under the FLSA and the lawsuits and challenges that remain in its path. 

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What Employers Need to Know About the PBGC’s Interim Final Rule About the Special Financial Assistance Program




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DOL Issues Final Rule for ERISA Fiduciaries Considering Socially Conscious Investments

Employers offering 401(k) and similar retirement plans should familiarize themselves with a new rule published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor, Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights, which takes effect on January 30, 2023.




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Mandatory Shareholder Approval of Executive Compensation: SEC Releases Final Rules on "Say on Pay"

The recently enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank") mandates, for publicly traded companies, shareholder advisory votes on compensation packages provided to top executives and on "golden parachute" packages payable in connection with corporate transactions.




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Judge Issues Nationwide Injunction on FTC Noncompete Final Rule

Melissa McDonagh said employers should continue to be thoughtful with their approach to noncompete agreements, ensuring compliance with existing state laws and monitoring the status of the FTC noncompete rule as it winds its way through the appellate process.

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FDIC Approves Final Rule to Update Its Section 19 Regulations – Insured Depository Institutions Have Until October 1, 2024 to Comply

  • The FDIC has approved a final rule, effective October 1, 2024, to update its Section 19 regulations to conform to the Fair Hiring in Banking Act.
  • While the FDIC made certain clarifying changes based on public comments received, as predicted, the final rule largely aligns with the proposed rule.
  • Insured banks and credit unions must undertake a “reasonable, documented inquiry” to verify that a person with a covered offense on their record is not hired.




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EPA Issues Final Rule on Managing HFCs

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a final rule that focuses on reducing HFC leaks and maximizing refrigerant reclamation.




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US Treasury Issues Final Rule Addressing Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2024 — The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) today issued a final rule (Final Rule) to implement Executive Order 14105 of August 9, 2023, “Addressing United […]

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FTC Announces Final Rule to Prohibit Deceptive Online Reviews and Testimonials

Effective on October 21st of this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new final rule that is intended to better combat ​“fake” reviews and testimonials by prohibiting the sale or purchase of “fake reviews” as well as granting the agency the opportunity to seek civil penalties against ​willful violators. The FTC made only […]




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Agencies submit final rule extending ERISA deadlines during pandemic

The U.S. Department of Labor said April 28 that it is extending the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 filing deadlines for certain notice and disclosure requirements in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.




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HITECH Act Stage 2 EHR Incentive Program Meaningful Use Final Rule

This rule establishes criteria that hospitals and physicians must meet to qualify as "meaningful users" of electronic health records and receive further financial incentives in Stage 2 of the HITECH Act Electronic Health Record Incentive Program. The program, part of the economic stimulus package, is providing billions of dollars in Medicare and Medicaid incentives to spur widespread adoption of EHRs.




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HITECH Act Stage 2 EHR Incentive Program Software Certification Final Rule

This rule establishes criteria for electronic health records software that qualifies for Stage 2 of the HITECH Act Electronic Health Record Incentive Program. The program, part of the economic stimulus package, is providing billions of dollars in Medicare and Medicaid incentives to hospitals and physicians to spur widespread adoption of EHRs.




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HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule

This package of regulations includes modifications to the HIPAA privacy, security, enforcement and breach notification rules, as required under the HITECH Act.




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FDA ISSUES FINAL RULE ON GRAPHIC WARNINGS FOR CIGARETTE PACKAGES AND ADVERTISEMENTS

By: Stacy Ehrlich and Justine E. Johnson On March 18, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule (21 C.F.R. Part 1141) requiring textual and graphic health warnings to be included on all cigarette packages and advertisements.[1]  FDA simultaneously published two related guidance documents: (1) Required Warnings for Cigarette Packages and Advertisements,

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Special Master Sheila L. Birnbaum Announces Final Rule to Govern 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

With the 10-year anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, approaching, September 11th Victim Compensa¬tion Fund Special Master Sheila L. Birnbaum today announced the final rule governing the fund.



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Justice Department Releases Final Rule to Prevent, Detect and Respond to Prison Rape

The Justice Department today released a final rule to prevent, detect and respond to sexual abuse in confinement facilities, in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA).



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Statement on the Final Rule by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to Include Certain Cancers into the World Trade Center Health Program

Sheila Birnbaum, Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), released the following statement on the final rule by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to include certain cancers into the World Trade Center Health Program.



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