No, no, not who to vote for. Rather, employers should brush up on laws and regulations that entitle employees to time off to vote or to serve as an election official. What time off do you need to give employees? And is it paid or unpaid? What about employees’
Archives for October 4, 2022
Washington State Announces 2023 Minimum Wage Rate and Salary Thresholds
The 2023 minimum wage rate in Washington State will increase to $15.74 per hour for employees sixteen years of age and older, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced on September 30, 2022.
Partner Adrian Jakibchuk Rejoins Littler in Toronto
TORONTO (October 3, 2022) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that Adrian Jakibchuk has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Toronto office.
Are You Sure Your Company Blog is Legal? (Or Why I Busted Someone For Plagiarism)
I know I go by the name Evil HR Lady, but that’s more tongue-in-cheek and a reflection on the negative attitude people have towards HR people in general. Plus, who would read a column written by the Warm and Fuzzy HR Lady? Not you, I’m sure.
But, honestly, I’m a
California’s 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Leave Extended
By: California’s 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Leave Extended
On September 29, 2022, Governor Newsom signed AB152 and extended California COVID Supplemental paid leave to December 31, 2022. CDF summarized the impact of this bill on September 6, 2022.
Labour lawyers meet in Miami to discuss regional trends
Jorge Sales Boyoli discusses some of the issues that plague Mexico’s economy, including the fact that jobs lost in the pandemic have not been recovered and the country’s non-formal economy lacks labor contracts and social security protection.
Latin Lawyer
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EEOC Updated Guidance Limits Permissible Workplace COVID-19 Practices
Nancy A. Johnson and Lauren C. Robertson discuss the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s revised COVID-19 guidance, including recent updates and recommended next steps.
ACC South Florida
New York City Proposes Rules on Automated Employment Decision Tools
Niloy Ray and Jim Paretti comment on proposed regulations published by the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) that will regulate the use of automated employment decision tools.
SHRM Online
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New York State to Follow CDC Guidance on COVID-19 Quarantines
Devjani Mishra, Ira Wincott and Sanjay Nair review New York’s latest guidance on COVID-19 quarantines.
SHRM Online
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‘Office Housework’ Can Make A Legal Mess For Employers
Cindy-Ann L. Thomas explains why, more often than not, at every level, women are more likely than men to get stuck doing the “office housework,” much of which is important but thankless.
Law360 Employment Authority
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Exclusive Discounts for Evil HR Lady Readers
I’m super excited to report that I finally realized I could use my evil powers for good! I’ve spent the last few weeks negotiating with companies for discounts for my readers!
And I’m pleased to announce that I have signed with some great organizations! (If your organization wants to give
California to Protect Off-Work Use of Marijuana, Set Testing Parameters for Measuring Workplace Impairment
Last month, the California Legislature voted to join what it refers to as “the movement to legalize and regulate the non-medical use of cannabis” across the United States, including offering employment protection for such use. California’s AB 2188, signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 18, 2022, amends
New California “Designated Person” Standards Could (Further) Complicate Leave Administration
On September 29, 2022, California’s governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1041, which, beginning January 1, 2023, expands the definition of a “family member” under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and California’s Healthy Workplaces Healthy Families Act (HWHFA) to include a “designated person.” Under both the amended CFRA and