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Posted July 19, 2023

19 NJL Attorneys on 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Super kudos to our 10 Super Lawyers and 9 Rising Stars for 2023: 2023 MN Super Lawyers (given to no more than 5% of state attorneys) Heidi Neff Amanda Cialkowski Kathleen Curtis Doug Elsass Brian Johnson Judy Langevin Don Lewis …

Posted July 18, 2023 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

Pay Equity, Diversity Efforts, and Litigation Risks

Many corporate employers throughout the United States have recognized the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) as a matter of social justice, employee engagement and brand protection. These companies have adopted robust DEI plans, including pay equity efforts, and …

Posted July 18, 2023 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

Colorado Equal Pay Amendments Increase Burden of Pay Transparency Obligations

As we previously reported here, in 2019 Colorado passed a pay transparency law requiring employers to (1) disclose in their job postings the pay ranges and benefits for their Colorado jobs, and (2) make information about promotional opportunities known to …

Posted July 18, 2023 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

Rhode Island Enacts Pay Equity Safe Harbor

We previously reported that several states have enacted safe harbors for employers who proactively audit their pay practices and remediate any observed equal pay violations. Now Rhode Island has joined the fray. The state’s new pay equity law, which became …

Posted July 13, 2023 with Tags Firm Statements

NJL Statement on Supreme Court’s Ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis

Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL) is disturbed and deeply disappointed in the Supreme Court’s ruling on 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, in which the Court overturned established precedent by deciding that certain businesses, though open to the public, have a First …

Posted June 30, 2023 with Tags Firm Statements

NJL Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling in College Admissions Processes

The professionals at Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL) are deeply disappointed in the Supreme Court’s ruling in the cases of Students for Fair Admissions, Inc., v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of …

Posted June 26, 2023 with Tags Firm News

Nilan Johnson Lewis Welcomes Prominent Employment Attorney Judy Langevin

LANGEVIN BRINGS TREMENDOUS EXPERIENCE TO ONE OF THE LARGEST CERTIFIED WOMEN-OWNED LAW FIRMS MINNEAPOLIS (June 26, 2023) — Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL), among the largest certified women-owned law firms in the country, announces the addition of Judy Langevin to its successful …

Posted June 5, 2023 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Florida Passes Strict Employer Compliance Law

On May 9, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1718 (FL 1718) into law. FL 1718 is described on Governor DeSantis’ website as the “Strongest Anti-Illegal Immigration Legislation in the Country.” The law, among other things, requires private …

Posted May 23, 2023 with Tags Firm News

Minnesota Legislature Passes Bill For Paid Family and Medical Leave

The Minnesota Legislature passed a paid family and medical leave bill last week that is expected to be signed by Governor Walz within the next few days. The new law creates a state-administered, mandatory paid family and medical benefit insurance …

Posted May 18, 2023 with Tags Firm News

Minnesota Legislature Passes Jobs Bill Providing for Paid Sick and Safe Time

The Minnesota Legislature passed a statewide paid sick and safe leave law on May 16, 2023 that will be sent to the governor’s desk for signature. The new law, which is expected to be signed and would take effect on …

Posted May 17, 2023 with Tags Firm News

Minnesota Legislature Passes Bill Limiting Future Non-Compete Agreements

Minnesota is banning employment non-compete agreements and restricting provisions that require non-Minnesota laws or venues for disputes. The law will become effective on July 1, 2023, and will apply to agreements entered into on or after that date. Minnesota’s changes …

Posted May 9, 2023 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

U.S. to Lift COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for International Air Travelers

In a statement issued last week, the Biden administration announced the end of the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for international air travelers. The requirement will officially lift at the end of the day on May 11, 2023, meaning that any non-U.S. …

Posted May 8, 2023 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Employers Beware: COVID-19 Flexibilities To Form I-9 to End On July 31, 2023

WHAT IS THE COVID-19 FLEXIBILITY POLICY? With the onset of COVID-19, in March 2020, ICE began providing flexibility to the in-person verification of identity and employment eligibility documentation for completing Form I-9. Under that COVID-19 Flexibility Policy guidance, employers were allowed to verify I-9 …

Posted April 21, 2023

The Minnesota Slayer Statute and Life Insurance Lessons from the Twisted Plot of Bad Sisters

Like many television shows that involve some kind of legal issue, the Apple TV+ dramedy, Bad Sisters, has a plot point that is inconsistent with most U.S. state laws. The show revolves around the death of John Paul “JP” Williams, …

Posted April 13, 2023 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

New York Clarifies Scope of Pay Scale Reports

For multi-state employers tracking pay transparency laws requiring salary ranges in job postings, recent amendments to the New York law provide welcome clarity. In its original form, the New York law would have required most employers to provide a range …

Posted April 13, 2023 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

California Clarifies (Some, but Not All) Uncertainties Around New Payscale Transparency and Data Reporting Requirements

As we posted about previously, in September 2022, California passed significant expansions of its pay transparency and pay data reporting laws, but many key questions about the law’s scope and application remained unclear. Payscale Posting Clarifications On the pay scale …

Posted April 13, 2023 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

The State of Pay Transparency Laws

Pay transparency laws are popping up across the country, forcing employers to comply with a patchwork of new, untested regulations. One aspect of these new laws that has caused employers to stumble is the requirement that job postings contain clear …

Posted April 13, 2023 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

Equal Pay Requirements and Antitrust

Employers concerned with state and federal equal pay requirements are now facing a new potential concern: antitrust issues. The Biden administration’s Department of Justice has announced an intent to prosecute employers who share compensation data that implicates antitrust concerns. Employers …

Posted March 15, 2023 with Tags Firm News

Gas Appliance Manufacturers: Limit Your Exposure to Potential Litigation

You may have seen a spike in media coverage about claimed health hazards from the use of gas stoves, an escalating issue that risks implicating manufacturers of all gas-powered appliances in litigation. This post will briefly report on this topic …

Posted March 1, 2023 with Tags Firm News

Amanda Cialkowski Admitted to Prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers

Congratulations to Nilan Johnson Lewis President Amanda Cialkowski, who has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the premier legal associations in North America. Amanda was inducted at a Feb. 25 ceremony in Key …