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Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 | JD Supra
On December 17, 2024, President Biden signed into law the bipartisan Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 (Public Law No. 118-155) (the “Act”). The Act is a response to ongoing environmental contamination originating from abandoned historic mine releases.
CERCLA Liability Heats Up: EPA Designates PFAS Chemicals Hazardous Substances | JD Supra
In Brief: What You Need to Know The designation of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances will likely result in litigation over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) hazardous substance designation process.
New York Legislative Update: Freelancer Protections, Discrimination Claims, Settlement Agreements | JD Supra
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed bills enacting the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, extending the statute of limitations to file a lawsuit alleging unlawful discriminatory practices, and barring the inclusion of liquidated damages provisions in settlement agreements for claims of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. These are among the hundreds of bills passed during the busy 2023 New York legislative session.
With Increased New York Minimum Wage Come Modified Obligations Under State Wage Orders | JD Supra
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has issued proposed regulations to align the state’s industry-specific wage requirements with the upcoming increases in the state minimum wage. In May 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill to increase New York’s minimum wage again (to $17.00 an hour by 2026), following increases enacted in 2016 as part of the “Fight for Fifteen” Initiative.
More New York Legislative Enactments | JD Supra
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul continues to sign legislation emanating from a busy legislative session, including legislation rendering contractual assignment-of-inventions provisions unenforceable, prohibiting employers from accessing employee social media account log-in information, requiring written notice of unemployment insurance benefits, and modifying the New York Labor Law definition of “clerical and other worker.” These enactments are summarized below.
New York Enacts Laws on Captive Audience Meetings, Wage Theft, Gender Identity | JD Supra
During a busy term at the New York Legislature, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation prohibiting captive audience meetings, categorizing wage theft as larceny, and expanding protection of “gender identity or expression” to interns. Governor Hochul signed into law the captive audience bill (S4982/A6604) a day after it reached her desk. The law went into effect immediately upon signing.
2023 New York State Legislature Concludes with Flurry of Activity Pertinent to New York Employers | JD Supra
The 2023 New York State Legislature recently concluded its legislative session (after being called back for two weeks to consider certain pieces of legislation). The session ended with a flurry of activity relevant to employers in the state, and below is an update on developments pertinent to New York employers.
New Findings May Trigger Stricter Rules for Low Dose Radiation Discharge | JD Supra
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released on June 2 suggests that radiation standards promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) must be strengthened due to low dose radiation’s negative effects on human health.
Developments in EPA's Plan for PFAS Regulation | JD Supra
On October 18, 2021, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the agency’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap for years 2021 to 2024, detailing an expansive approach that will involve many EPA offices and regions in addressing the effects of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) throughout the nation. The roadmap sets timelines by which EPA plans to take specific actions aimed at safeguarding public health, protecting the environment, and holding polluters accountable.
SCOTUS Seeks to Clarify Contribution Claims under CERCLA | JD Supra
Last week, in its unanimous decision Guam v. United States, No. 20-382, the United States Supreme Court attempted to clarify a statutory question regarding the right to seek contribution that has been a source of uncertainty among courts, practitioners, and responsible parties for years. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) holds responsible parties jointly and severally liable for the release of hazardous substances.
Mine Cleanup Prioritized Under President Biden's American Jobs Plan | JD Supra
On March 31, 2021, President Biden unveiled the American Jobs Plan (the Plan), the administration’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan. At a speech outside Pittsburgh, President Biden described his sweeping proposal as a “once-in-a-generation investment in America.” It includes some expected objectives (e.g., rebuilding roads and bridges) and other less obvious components (e.g., bolstering long-term care for elderly and disabled, educational institutions, and affordable housing).
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