Stephan Swinkels and Jan-Ove Becker discuss workplace issues that European employers are struggling with, including geopolitical events, political debates and LGBTQ+ rights.
Human Resources Director Asia
Archives for October 16, 2024
Day 1 Unfair Dismissal Right Risks Diversity And Justice Aims
Ben Smith discusses a UK proposal to abolish the two-year qualifying period for employees to bring an unfair dismissal claim against their employer.
Law 360
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5 Questions About NY’s Workplace Violence Prevention Law
Rebecca Goldstein and Terri Solomon comment on New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act, which requires retail employers to adopt a violence prevention policy.
Law360 Employment Authority
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Cos. Should Focus On State AI Laws Despite New DOL Site
Bradford Kelley and Sean O’Brien discuss a new AI framework from the U.S. Department of Labor and what it means for employers.
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The U.S. gender wage gap is growing. Here’s why
In 2023, the U.S. gender wage gap between full-time workers widened for the first time in 20 years, according to a Census Bureau report.
Nearly 3 in 4 European employers using AI in HR function – but risks a concern
Deborah Margolis talks about the importance of creating effective GenAI policies.
Human Resources Director America
Economic concerns, AI top list of European employer concerns, study finds
Stephan Swinkels and Deborah Margolis discuss key findings in Littler’s 2024 European Employer Survey Report and what they mean for employers.
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EHRC race discrimination fund supported 27 cases in 2022/23
In light of news that the EHRC legal support scheme funded only 27 race discrimination cases during 2022-23, Philip Cameron and Lisa Cameron say it’s important that legal support schemes continue to support litigants in employment discrimination cases.
Personnel Today
AI and Geopolitics Top Concerns for Employers In 2024
Stephan Swinkels discusses key findings in Littler’s 2024 European Employer Survey Report, including AI use and politically charged issues in the workplace.
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Geopolitics, AI adoption, climate risk worrying European firms
Stephan Swinkels, Jan-Ove Becker and Deborah Margolis discuss findings from Littler’s 2024 European Employer Survey Report.
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ACC NYC: Gather at the Grand Central Oyster Bar with Jackson Lewis P.C.
You are cordially invited to an evening of networking at the iconic Grand Central Oyster Bar with Jackson Lewis P.C. Nestled in the heart of New York City’s Grand Central Station, this historic venue offers the perfect backdrop to enjoy an evening of networking and socializing before the Thanksgiving break. Feel free to bring along colleagues from your Legal Department or any in-house counsel friends who might be interested in joining us.
2024 Election Ballot Initiatives for Employers to Watch
While employers may not think about election days vis-à-vis labor and employment law obligations, this year, there are several states with ballot measures where voters will decide employment mandates. Issues for voters include potential minimum wage increases and paid sick leave mandates. Below we summarize the most prominent measures on the ballot on November 5th.Minimum Wage IncreasesVoters in five states will decide whether the state minimum wage will increase.
Hatch Act Reminder Focuses on Displays in Workplace
As the campaign season enters its final weeks, DHS has issued a reminder to its employees about Hatch Act restrictions—which apply government
Workers prefer flexibility as companies roll out return-to-office mandates
Nearly a quarter of workers say their companies rolled out a return-to-office mandate in the past year, despite a clear preference among employees for remote and hybrid work.
Employees should not bear the sole responsibility for learning in remote work
Competence requirements in the workplace are growing at a tremendous pace as technology advances and remote work is becoming increasingly normalized. Work-related formal training, too, increasingly takes …