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Archives for November 8, 2024
Amy Peck Spotlighted as Top Immigration Attorney in Omaha
Amy Peck is spotlighted as a leading immigration attorney in Omaha for her extemporary services and solutions in “Best of Omaha 2025 Winners,” published by Omaha Magazine. Subscription may be required to view article
Managing the Modern Workplace: Tips and Trends for Labor and Employment Law Compliance
Register today for our Complimentary Half-Day Managing the Modern Workplace Seminar for In-House Counsel, HR & Business Leaders.
Forecasting Effects on Employment Law of a New Administration in the White House
Given the President’s control over the Executive Branch, the outcome of the 2024 election will surely bring acute change in the direction of federal labor law. Below are a number of forecasts and projections in light of President Trump’s return to the White House.
DOL Issues Updated Guidance on Employers’ Use of AI in the Workplace
Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published updated guidance detailing the principles and practices employers can implement to maximize the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace while safeguarding employee rights.
New York Amends Constitution to Expand Equal Protection
On November 6, 2024, New Yorkers across the state voted “yes” on the Equal Rights Amendment, commonly known as Proposition 1. The newly passed Equal Rights Amendment expands New Yorkers’ constitutional civil rights and codifies protections against discrimination in the state constitution.
Littler WPI’s Election Report 2024
The 2024 presidential election was like no other in modern history, and it is clear that across a range of measures the American electorate remains dramatically polarized.
Marijuana Ballot Initiatives Approved in Nebraska, Defeated in Three Other States
Nebraska voters approved medical cannabis measures, while voters in Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota rejected ballot initiatives to legalize
U.S. Supreme Court considers standard for proving an FLSA exemption applies
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday, November 5, on the standard of proof that employers must meet to show an employee is exempt from
Shortage of Seasonal Workers: Senators Call for Additional H-2B Visas
A bipartisan group of forty United States senators is requesting that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) release additional H-2B visa slots for fiscal year (FY) 2025. Their statement highlights the critical role of H-2B workers in supporting local economies and promoting a
Federal Court Ruling in Texas Challenges OSHA’s Administrative Law Judge System
In May 2023, in the wake of a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that U.S. district courts have jurisdiction to consider structural constitutional claims against administrative agencies, we predicted that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) adjudication procedures would be subject to a slew of
Mile-High Times for OSHA in Colorado: Denver and Englewood Area Offices Focus on Cannabis Facilities
Although cannabis remains illegal under federal law, that has not prevented the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) against cannabis-related businesses. Indeed, on July 18, 2024, OSHA’s Englewood and Denver area offices implemented a Local Emphasis Program (LEP) aimed “to
Oregon’s New Warehouse Employee Protections Take Effect on January 1, 2025
On March 27, 2024, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed into law House Bill (HB) 4127, which will impose notice and recordkeeping requirements on covered employers of certain warehouse workers when using quotas to measure worker productivity. The law becomes effective January 1, 2025.
Lessons from 50 years of advancing workforce inclusion for people with disabilities
It is time for organizations to not only comply with disability employment laws but to go beyond them, creating accessible environments where all employees can thrive and succeed.
Why Gen Z Workers Are Consciously “Unbossing”
Gen Z workers are dodging management promotions at work, according to recent data – and that could hinder company growth plans.