New Hampshire has become the 26th U.S. state to enact a version of the model CROWN Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” On July 3, 2024, Governor Chris Sununu signed into law “Creating a private cause of action for discrimination based on hairstyles relative to a person’s ethnicity.” The new law goes into effect Sept. 1, 2024.
Archives for August 5, 2024
Top Five Labor Law Developments for July 2024
The National Labor Relations Board returned to its pre-Trump Board union election procedures.
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Lynet’ D. Shigg
Goldberg Segalla added Lynet’ D. Shigg to the firm’s Workers’ Compensation practice group in San Francisco.
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Elisa D’Egidio
Goldberg Segalla added Elisa D’Egidio to the firm’s Workers’ Compensation practice group in Orange County.
EEOC Sues HCL America for Age and National Origin Discrimination
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – HCL America, Inc. violated federal law when it refused to hire a qualified, 61-year-old Indian job applicant for a sales director position based on his age and national origin, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.
Illinois Governor Signs BIPA Amendment Into Law
On August 2, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill (SB) 2979, which amends the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14/1, et seq. (BIPA). The bill, which passed both the Illinois House and Senate by an overwhelming majority, confirms that a private entity that more than once collects or
New Legalization Processes for U.S. Citizen Spouses and Dreamers Will Start on August 19, 2024
On June 18, 2024, the White House unveiled two new initiatives to provide a faster path to work authorization for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients—also called Dreamers—and other undocumented individuals, and to provide a pathway for legal permanent residency for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens.
When Your Boss Suddenly Reduces Your Scope
All careers have highs and lows, and scope reductions can be particularly challenging.
The Josh Shapiro sexual harassment cover-up scandal is actually quite bad
The governor’s top aide stayed in his office for six months after being accused
What to do if you catch your employee on a quiet vacation, according to an HR exec
My Employee Doesn’t Have What It Takes to Do the Job He Wants
How do I let him down kindly?
3 Ways Managers Can Help Employees Tackle Eco-Anxiety
Are your employees increasingly worrying about climate change?
Hospitality workers’ union endorses Harris, dismissing Trump’s pledge on tips
The hospitality workers’ union UNITE HERE has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president
‘Gone are the days of taking a phone call in the open’: why office pods are everywhere
Adaptable architecture and modular furniture are fine-tuning spaces to workers’ needs
Where Do We Stand on Shorts at the Office?
Some professionals are swapping out their work pants for something different this summer: ‘no cargos, and absolutely nothing more than 2 inches above the knee’