Jorge Sales Boyoli discusses a program that offers benefits to independent, non-salaried employees.
Luces del Siglo
Archives for March 2022
“Violates what is most sacred”: X-ray of the initiative that allowed banks to charge themselves Chinese wages
Jorge Sales Boyoli weighs in on a reform that was almost passed in Mexico, which “violates the most sacred thing that a worker has: his salary.”
El Heraldo de Mexico
Florida’s Stop WOKE Act “hijacks” DEI programmes, creating two-tier workplaces
Cindy-Ann Thomas and Nancy Johnson discuss a new Florida bill that, when passed, will prohibit important discussions about racism, privilege and white supremacy in schools and workplaces.
International Employment Lawyer
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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Waiver of PAGA Claims in Arbitration Agreements
In December 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in Viking River Cruises v. Moriana (Viking). The question presented in Viking is whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) requires enforcement of a bilateral arbitration agreement providing that an employee cannot raise representative claims, including representative claims under California’s
Salt Bae’s Sprinkle of First Impression: Eleventh Circuit Holds Mandatory Service Charges Are Not “Tips” and May Be Used to Satisfy FLSA Wage Requirements
On March 18, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit1 upheld a district court’s decision2 that an 18% service fee charged at the upscale Miami steakhouse of celebrity chef Nusret Gökçe was not a “tip” and was properly used by the restaurant to satisfy its minimum wage obligations
New Jersey Joins the Trend of Increasing Privacy Protections for an Employee’s Location
In the last few years, a flurry of state privacy legislation has bolstered protections for everything from biometric data to rights of deletion. Location data is no exception. The latest statute, New Jersey’s Assembly Bill No. 3950, goes into effect on April 18, 2022 and requires employers to provide
USCIS Announces FY 2023 H-1B Selection Process Completion
On March 29, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it had completed the initial H-1B regular cap and master’s cap selection process for fiscal year (FY) 2023. Continuing its use of an electronic preregistration system to conduct the random selection lottery, USCIS confirmed that it has sent
BREAKING NEWS: OFCCP Releases New Directive Setting Expectations of Contractors During Compliance Reviews
Directive 2022-02: Effective Compliance Evaluations and Enforcement issued March 31, 2022 is intended to
strengthen OFCCP compliance evaluations and reduce delay by promoting the timely exchange of information
It also sets a number of expectations for contractor conduct and compliance during reviews, rescinding a number of previous Directives that set
Everyone Is Not OK, but Back at Work Anyway
Supervisors are called on to help people navigate personal challenges, whether or not they have the training to do so.
Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Viking River, California’s PAGA Arbitration Case
On March 30, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument in a critically important case for California employers, Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, Case No. 20-1573.
David Robinson Awarded 2021 Julian Nexsen Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year
Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that David Robinson, a corporate, employment, and international business attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has earned the 2021 Julian Nexsen Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award for his exceptional dedication to pro bono efforts. The award, named for the Firm’s late managing partner Julian Nexsen, was established to honor his commitment to public service through pro bono work.
L&E Global Broadens Its Presence in Central Europe with New Member in Austria
L&E Global, a worldwide leader for cross-border labour and employment law services, is pleased to announce that it continues its expansion across mainland Europe with the addition of a new member firm in Austria, KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH (‘KWR’).
Morning Rituals for a Good Day at Work
How you start your morning can make or break how you tackle your workday.
To Retain Employees, Support Their Passions Outside Work
Don’t just offer flexibility — empower people to use it.
Do Your AAPI Employees Feel Safe Coming Back to Work?
Racism against the Asian American Pacific Islander community is still on the rise in the U.S. Here’s how leaders can support their teams.