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Archives for July 30, 2023
California Bill Seeks to Ban Caste-Based Discrimination State-Wide
California Senate Bill 403 would include “caste” under the protected category of “ancestry” in the state’s anti-discrimination statutes. If enacted, this bill would be the first state-wide prohibition on caste discrimination, defined as an individual’s perceived position in a system of social stratification on the basis of inherited
Case Will Analyze Whether Job Transfers Can Be Discriminatory Action
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that will clarify whether a mandatory job transfer can be considered a discriminatory employment action under federal law.
Regs Issued for New Jersey Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development recently issued its proposed regulations for New Jersey’s Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights (TWBR).
Remote Verification of I-9s Becoming Available for Qualified E-Verify Users
Remote verification of identification and work authorization documents associated with Form I-9 will be an alternative option for qualified E-Verify users in good…
Celebrating Disability Pride Month: Adding Disability Inclusion to the Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Conversation
In celebration of Disability Pride Month, Jennifer Duke, Littler Learning Group Director and attorney, talks with Anna Curry Gualano, Littler Principal and co-chair of the firm’s Individuals with Disabilities affinity group, about the importance of disability inclusion and its impact in the workplace for both employers and employees.
Will the Supreme Court’s ‘Mallory’ Decision Create Litigation Flood in Pennsylvania?
Andrea M. Kirshenbaum examines a case that unsettles decades of personal jurisdiction jurisprudence.
The Legal Intelligencer
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Worker Injury Reporting Rule Has Companies Bracing for Fallout
Alka Ramchandani-Raj tells employers to get their record keeping up-to-date in preparation for a new worker safety incident reporting mandate.
Bloomberg Law
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Fast-Food Corporations Targeted in California Wage and Labor Bill
Michael Lotito says new California legislation would create a conundrum for corporate chains.
Bloomberg Law
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Termination clause enforceable in complying with statutory individual notice provisions
Rhonda B. Levy and Barry Kuretzky say employers in Canada need to be aware of the courts’ approach in assessing the enforceability of termination clauses in employment agreements in each province in which they operate, and to draft their employment agreements accordingly.
Human Resources Director Canada
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What to Do About Your ‘Lazy Girl’ Employees
I’ve been seeing a lot about “Lazy girl jobs,” which are well-paying jobs that allow for so much flexibility, someone doesn’t have to work too hard. It’s all about focusing on work-life balance. It’s a TikTok trend. It’s not limited to young female employees either–it’s basically quiet quitting.
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Temporary Rules for Temporary Workers? New Jersey Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights
The NJ DOL has issued proposed rules to implement certain sections of the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights. The proposed rules clarify when the law applies to out-of-state work assignments; how to calculate pay; when a temporary worker and third-party client employee perform “similar work”; what needs to
California Attorney General Announces CCPA “Investigative Sweep” of Employers
On July 14, 2023, the California attorney general (AG) announced a surprising “investigative sweep” into employer compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) and its implementing regulations, sending a stark message that the focus of CCPA compliance is not limited to tech companies.
Rumored Second H-1B Lottery Selection Will Happen ‘Soon,’ According to USCIS
On Thursday, July 27, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it will “need to select additional registrations to reach the fiscal year 2024 numerical allocations” for the H-1B visa. Previously submitted H-1B visa electronic registrations are anticipated for a second lottery selection “soon,” USCIS said.
Louisiana Creates New Employee Right to Unpaid Leave for Health Screenings
Governor John Bel Edwards recently signed into law Act No. 210, which provides unpaid leave for employees in Louisiana to receive genetic testing and preventive cancer screening. The act requires employees to satisfy numerous criteria to qualify for the leave, while adding to an employer’s posting and notice obligations to