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Archives for October 24, 2023
New York City’s Final Rules on Safe and Sick Time Become Effective
On September 15, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) issued a final rule (“Final Rule”) on the City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”).
Proposed Rule to Reform, Modernize H-1B Program
USCIS has published a proposed rule that, once implemented, would significantly reform and modernize the H-1B Program. The Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers Rule has been released for Notice and Comment by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
California Raises Software Employee Pay Minimums for Overtime Exemption
Beginning January 1, 2024, California employees may have to pay overtime to more computer software employees who earn less than $115,763.35 per year, or $55.58 per hour, or $9,646.96 per month.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: FDA Guidance on Cybersecurity in Medical Devices
Cyber incidents are on the rise with no signs of slowing down, particularly in the healthcare industry. To combat this trend, on September 27, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released guidance on cybersecurity in medical devices for quality system considerations and on premarket submissions. The guidance is
Are OSHA’s Enforcement Policies Making It More Difficult to Settle Cases? Considerations for Employers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented several new enforcement policies over the past eighteen months.
NLRB Fiscal Year 2023 Data Shows Unfair Labor Practice Charges, Elections Continue to Increase
On October 13, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released its case filing data for fiscal year (FY) 2023. For the Board, the fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30.
‘Such An Inflationary Move:’ $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage Sparks Concern
Michael Lotito says a new law in California that raises the minimum wage for fast food workers means restaurants that pay below the $20 [per hour wage] may struggle to keep and attract workers.
The Business Journal
Why HR is ‘taking its time’ to implement generative AI
Niloy Ray says increasing regulatory uncertainty surrounding the use of AI by employers has many businesses proceeding cautiously, but most are willing to take on a certain level of risk in exchange for the benefits these tools bring.
Human Resources Executive
Summit focuses on the business case for diversity, equity and inclusion
At a recent inclusion, equity and diversity summit in Kentucky, LaToi Mayo provided a breakdown of recent IE&D-related Supreme Court cases and explained their possible implications for the business community.
The Lane Report
New EEOC Top Cop Bolsters Dem Leaders’ Playbook
Jim Paretti weighs in on how the new U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s general counsel may add momentum to the priorities of the agency’s Democratic leadership and likely lead to changes to EEOC litigation rules.
Law360 Employment Authority
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vLex Launches First Global AI Legal Assistant: Vincent AI for Research and Drafting
Scott Rechtschaffen says legal professionals will find the new suite of Vincent AI tools easier to use than traditional legal research tools.
Westlaw Today
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NLRB Sees Uptick in Labor Violation Allegations and Union Organizing
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently reported a significant increase in the number of alleged labor violations, as well as a smaller increase in union…
Store Owner’s Ex-Girlfriend Was Never Employee, Not Entitled to Back Wages
Although she claimed she worked at her former boyfriend’s reptile store for two and a half years, the evidence showed the plaintiff in a wage and hour lawsuit against…
X Unlawfully Fired Worker Who Protested Return to Work, NLRB Says
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently charged the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, with illegally firing an employee who publicly opposed the…