Philip Cameron explains why according to research from GQ Littler, redundancies dropped among employers in the UK, despite inflation and an otherwise bleak economic outlook.
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Archives for July 27, 2022
Littler Receives Gold Standard Certification From the Women in Law Empowerment Forum
(July 26, 2022) –Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has earned Gold Standard Certification for the 12th consecutive year from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF). Gold Standard status is awarded to firms who satisfy WILEF’s criteria regarding the number of women among
USCIS Again Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests, Permanently Extends Reproduced Signature Flexibility
On July 25, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an extension of flexibility periods for responding to USCIS requests and for filing forms I-290B and N-336 through October 23, 2022.
New Louisiana Laws on Hair Discrimination and Wage Garnishment Take Effect on August 1, 2022
The 2022 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature was a busy one, although there were only two new notable employment laws.
Oh Chick-fil-a, You Can’t Replace Employees with Volunteers
Say what you will about Chick-fil-a, but their sandwiches are delicious. We just got a Popeyes here in Basel, and I had high hopes, but it is no Chick-fil-a.
Still, at least they aren’t asking for volunteers to work the drive-thru lane as a Chick-fil-a in North Carolina is. Behold.
Massachusetts Enacts Law Banning Discrimination Based on Hair Texture and Style
On July 26, 2022, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (“CROWN”) Act that bans discrimination based upon natural and protective hairstyles in workplaces, school districts and certain school-related organizations. Specifically, the new Massachusetts law prohibits discrimination on the
Incessant Fighting Among Bravo’s Real Housewives Illuminates the Need for Employers to Diffuse Drama at Work
I used to really enjoy watching The Real Housewives on Bravo. The franchise gave a glimpse into the glittering lives of women in Beverly Hills, Atlanta, and other major cities across America (and Dubai). Unfortunately, over the years, the shows have taken a dark turn. Rather than offering a light-hearted
Colorado Enacts Wage Theft Amendments, Increasing Employer Penalties and Permitting Classwide Demands
Colorado has again modified the state’s wage theft laws with the enactment of Senate Bill 22-161. Among other things, the wide-ranging amendments increase penalties for employers that do not timely pay wages, allow employees to demand wages on behalf of a class of similarly situated employees, permit the Colorado
California High Court to Decide Viability of PAGA: Will Arbitration Agreements Still Serve as a Protective Shield for Employers?
There is a new, but not entirely unexpected, front in the continuing war over California Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims. On July 20, 2022, the California Supreme Court granted review in Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc., opening the door for a ruling that potentially may complicate the
Maine’s Nondisclosure Agreements Law: New Limitations on Settlement, Separation, or Severance Agreements
Maine recently joined the list of states—including California, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Washington, and others—with laws restricting employers’ use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality terms in settlement, separation, and severance agreements.