On August 9, 2023, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) convened an advisory committee to provide input on proposed emergency changes to Title 8, section 5204, Occupational Exposures to Respirable Crystalline Silica, of the California Code of Regulations.
Archives for August 13, 2023
Beltway Buzz, August 11, 2023
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.
Companies Should Nail Down Precise Business Reasons for Workplace Policies
Employers will need to think carefully about how to defend some of their corporate policies, such as ones about cameras at a worksite, social media use and appropriate…
Department of State Proposes Allowing Third-Party Attendance at Interviews for U.S. Citizen Services
The Department of State is proposing a new rule that would specifically allow third parties (including private attorneys, interpreters, and others) to attend interviews at consulates, embassies, and passport agencies and centers for U.S. citizen services.
These services include but are not limited to appointments for passports, requests for Consular
Texas Governor Signs Preemption Bill, CROWN Act, and Other Legislation into Law
The Texas legislature meets only for approximately six months every other year. This session, many bills signed into law impact employers. This article summarizes some of these new laws and how they impact employment operations in the State of Texas.
State Preemption of Conflicting Local Laws (AKA the “Death
EEOC’s Proposed Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations: Oh Mama!
On August 11, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) formally published proposed regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). In a matter of just under 9 months, since the law was enacted at the end of 2022, the EEOC crafted 275+ pages worth of regulations, preamble
NLRB Adopts Strict New Standard for Assessing Lawfulness of Workplace Rules
For Questions / More Information
To discuss how the Stericycle decision affects your organization, and for assistance in reviewing and revising your workplace policies, please contact your HRW attorney or:
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Data protection issues for employers to consider when using generative AI
Zoe Argento provides insight about generative artificial intelligence tools and how stricter privacy laws can be more protective for employers.
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2023 Workforce Planning Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Lisa Kathumbi and Aliah Hasan talk about overall employment and job market trends in the U.S. and Ohio.
Legal Connections
4 Areas To Watch As EEOC Gets Final Puzzle Piece In Place
Now that the EEOC has a full complement of commissioners, Jim Paretti said it may offer additional guidance on topics relating to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Law360 Employment Authority
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Littler Releases Report On The American Workforce
Michael Lotito, Shannon Meade, Michael Chichester, Jake Baker and Carole Wilder discuss Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s new report that analyzed the key factors contributing to ongoing labor shortages.
Industry Today
The POWR Act takes effect: What does it mean for CO businesses?
David C. Gartenberg and Monaliza Rainwater explain what qualifies as harassment under the POWR Act.
Denver Business Journal
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5 Tips For Employers Handling Generative AI Privacy Risks
Zoe Argento and Amy Kabaria explain that with all the potential of generative AI also come ample data protection risks.
Law360
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We Asked ChatGPT to Spot Red Flags on Resumes. Here’s What Happened.
Research shows that 79% of recruiters believe that “people won’t be involved in recruitment” in the future. Additionally, 56% of people think hiring decisions should always be done by a human.
If U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Brian Schatz (D-HI)’s new “No Robot Bosses” act becomes law, humans will have to
Los Angeles Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance: What Businesses Need to Know
Freelance workers in Los Angeles now have more protections than ever before, thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council. The Freelance Worker Protections…