Compliance Stuff

  On March 10, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced   an investigative sweep   targeting the location data industry, emphasizing compliance with the   California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) . This announcement follows the California legislature proposing   a bill that, if passed, would impose restrictions on the collection and use of geolocation data . Of course, concerns about geolocation tracking are not limited to California. Notice Requirement in New Jersey Consent Requirements in Multiple States : Important Considerations When Using GPS in the Workplace In California, the Attorney General’s investigation involved sending letters to advertising networks, mobile app providers, and data brokers that appear to the Attorney General to be in violation of the CCPA . These letters notify recipients of potential violations and request additional information regarding their business practices. The focus is on how businesses offer and effectuate cons...

In this installment of our  Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2025  podcast series, Dee Anna Hays (shareholder, Tampa) and Lucas Asper (shareholder, Greenville), who are co-chairs of the firm’s Multistate Advice and Counseling Practice Group, join Todd Duffield (shareholder, Atlanta) to discuss the latest tips and trends for multistate handbooks. Dee Anna, Lucas, and Todd touch on various state and local law-specific issues and key topics for employers’ consideration, including revisiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), leaves of absence, and reasonable accommodation policies. They also stress the importance of understanding employee monitoring and privacy limitations and employee rights to engage in protected activity under the National Labor Relations Act, a protection that extends to all employees, including those not represented by a union. Transcript Announcer: Welcome to the Ogletree Deakins podcast, where we provide listeners with brief discussions about importa...