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Major Employment Law Changes Coming in 2024 for Connecticut Employers: Overtime, Noncompete Agreements, and More

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Hartford, Connecticut – Employers in Connecticut should be aware of new federal and state employment laws set to take effect in 2024, as well as other significant developments on the horizon. These changes will have implications for various aspects of the workplace, including overtime requirements, noncompete agreements, workplace discrimination claims, minimum wage increases, unemployment compensation, and sick leave policies. The federal Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed raising the minimum salary level for overtime exemption from $684 per week ($35,568 annually) to $1,059 per week ($55,068 annually). Additionally, the DOL aims to increase the annual … Read more

New Jersey Takes a Green Leap: Enacts EPR Law for Electric Vehicle Batteries, A Major Step Towards Sustainable Future

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Trenton, New Jersey – New legislation has been signed into law in New Jersey that mandates the implementation of an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This move aims to address the increasing challenge of managing and recycling these batteries as the adoption of EVs continues to rise. Under the new law, EV manufacturers will be responsible for financing and managing the collection, transportation, and recycling of the batteries they produce. This shift in responsibility from consumers to manufacturers is expected to significantly improve the recycling rates of EV batteries and … Read more

Delaware Climate Change Lawsuit Against Big Oil Faces Major Setback as State Court Partially Dismisses Claims

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Wilmington, Delaware – A lawsuit filed by the government of Delaware against major fossil fuel companies over their greenhouse gas emissions and impact on global warming has been partially dismissed by a top state court. Judge Mary Johnston of the Delaware Superior Court ruled that the state’s claims for damages related to out-of-state or global greenhouse gas emissions and interstate pollution are preempted by the federal Clean Air Act and fall beyond the limits of state statute. Although other claims can still be pursued, the ruling significantly weakens the case. The lawsuit, which dates back … Read more

Uzbekistan Braces for Legal Overhaul: Major Changes Coming in 2024

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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — In a year of significant legal and political transformations, the Republic of Uzbekistan is set for further change in 2024. Starting January 1, several laws will come into effect in the country, shaping the legal landscape. These laws aim to improve the procedure for reviewing court decisions, enhance the fairness and legality of judgments, and regulate the state budget for the upcoming year. One of the key laws is the “Law on Amendments and Additions to the Economic Procedural Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan.” This law eliminates the practice of sending … Read more