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New OFCCP Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing
• Littler Filed Under: Affirmative Action - OFCCP
OFCCP’s new Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing include a number of key revisions and obligations for covered construction contractors and subcontractors. Changes include a […]
Countdown to Election Day: Navigating Political Speech in the Workplace
• Maynard Nexsen PC Filed Under: HR - General
As we quickly approach Election Day in November, political discussions can dominate daily life, including in the workplace.
Prayers for Religious Holiday Time Off May Need to Be Accommodated by Employers
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Religious Discrimination - Reasonable Accommodation
Knowing several religious holidays are coming up soon, employers can take steps to avoid triggering religious discrimination and reasonable accommodation lawsuits. Consistently applying paid time […]
OFCCP Releases Revised Construction Scheduling Letter
• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Affirmative Action - OFCCP
As its first official act of the 2025 Fiscal Year, OFCCP announced the release of a revised Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing for Construction contractors. The release follows the Agency’s February 2024 publication of proposed changes to the letter and despite its release on October 2, 2024 will apply to any construction audits initiated “on… Continue Reading…
Latest State Law Articles
California Expands Protections and Paid Sick Leave Uses for Crime Victims
• Ogletree Deakins Category: California - Wage & Hour
On September 29, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) No. 2499, a measure that provides leave protections for victims of […]
READY TO “GET OUT THE VOTE?” Reminders About California Voting Leave for This Election Season
• Jackson Lewis Category: California - General
The deluge of candidate introduction postcards and special interest group mailers urging us to vote “Yes!” or “No!” on particular issues that flood our
California Passes Legislation Protecting Performers’ Digital Rights
• Jackson Lewis Category: California - General
Governor Newsom recently signed two significant bills focused on protecting digital likeness rights: Assembly Bill (AB)1836 and Assembly Bill (AB) 2602.
Navigating Meal Period Compliance: Key Insights From Recent Washington Court Ruling for Employers
• Ogletree Deakins Category: Washington State - Wage & Hour
An appellate court in Washington state recently held a hospital liable to pay employees who worked through meal period breaks for their time worked plus […]
Further Updates on Maryland’s New Transparency Laws Effective October 1, 2024
• Ford Harrison Category: Maryland
Maryland recently enacted the Wage Range Transparency law, which went into effect on October 1, 2024. We previously provided a Legal Alert on this topic, […]
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Walmart Liable for Changing Disabled Employee’s Schedule
Date: Publication: SHRM
A change to the schedule of an employee with Down syndrome violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, the 7th Circuit has ruled.
Retain Your Talent Before They Decide to Leave
Date: Publication: SHRM
Managers are often unaware of employee dissatisfaction and fail to respond, increasing the risk of frustrated employees quitting and damaging the company’s reputation online.
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Date: Publication: Forbes
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Date: Publication: Forbes
You’re left hanging, unable to proceed with key projects and unclear about expectations.
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Date: Publication: Forbes
People who grow up in different social classes often develop different skills. Class diversity on teams can help them succeed.
Gretchen Carlson’s Bold Vision: Rewriting The Rules Of American Workplaces
Date: Publication: Forbes
Gretchen Carlson leads the fight against forced arbitration and workplace harassment, from her Fox News lawsuit to landmark legislation and ongoing advocacy.
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Date: Publication: Fortune
The ability to learn new things is something that will never go out of style.
More Black and Latina women are leading unions and changing how they work
Date: Publication: Fortune
Black and Latina women are starting to gain ground, landing top positions at some of the biggest unions in the U.S.
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Date: Publication: Fast Company
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Date: Publication: Fortune
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