Earlier this year, the DEA responded to President Biden’s directive to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. This pivotal change, if finalized, would reclassify marijuana as a drug with moderate to low potential for dependence, strictly for medical use.
Archives for November 11, 2024
Getting Clear on NJ’s Upcoming Pay Transparency Law: Terms, Requirements + Noncompliance Consequences Employers Need to Know
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International Employment Law Tracker—November 2024
Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global, a worldwide alliance of independent law firms providing advice and counsel on employment law matters. We are pleased to present you with recent international employment law updates for November 2024 compiled by L&E Global.
Winds of Change at NLRB: Employer Guide for Upcoming Trump Administration
Takeaways:Immediate changes to the Board are expected post-inauguration, including the appointment of a new general counsel.A new general counsel likely will rescind certain GC memos, including one directing the breadth of consequential damages that regional offices should seek and another finding “stay-or-pay” provisions unlawful.The Board composition is expected to become majority Republican and return to employer-friendly standards and rules.Related link:
We Get AI for Work: Tackling the Challenges of Diverse AI Systems
AI is a frequently used term that is only sometimes fully understood in the workplace or legal context. Since no single type of AI performs all functions, employers must identify which type or subset of AI—such as generative AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, or natural language processing—their organization is using or considering. Additionally, understanding how various laws and regulations may impact AI’s use is crucial.
Seventh Circuit: Travel Time During Normal Working Hours Is Compensable for Employees on Remote Assignment
Takeaways:The appeals court held that employees working away from home overnight are entitled to compensation for travel time that occurs during their regular working hours, and the travel time must also be counted toward overtime pay calculations.The decision is an important reminder that different FLSA rules apply to travel time compensation when overnight stays are required.Employers need to carefully consider the nature of their employees’ travel and work arrangements to ensure FLSA compliance.Related link:
Election 2024: Employer Obligations Under Puerto Rico’s General Election Day Paid Leave Law
TakeawaysElection day in Puerto Rico is Nov. 5, 2024.Law No. 58-2020 requires employers to grant employees that vote in Puerto Rico two hours of paid leave to vote, although constraints apply.Employers may be subject to penalties for noncompliance.Related link2024 Election: What Employers Need to Know About Employee Voting Leave
Federal Contractors Catch a Break: Ninth Circuit Strikes Down EO 14026 and DOL’s Minimum Wage Mandate
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California votes to keep forced prison labor
California voters have rejected a ballot measure to remove forced prison labor from the state’s constitution.
Tackling open enrollment headaches: HR leaders see underutilized benefits as retention tool
During open enrollment season, HR professionals face more challenges as healthcare costs surge following years of relatively stable trends.
Here’s how HR leaders can help employees prepare and recover from a hurricane
Companies need a short term and long term plan when it comes to natural disasters.
Leading The Workplace In A Second Trump Era
The published version of Forbes’ Future of Work newsletter delivers the latest news for chief human resources officers and other talent managers on disruptive technologies, managing the workforce and trends in the remote work debate to your inbox every Monday.
6 ways to prep for a screening interview
Here are six critical things to do when starting the application process and preparing for a screening interview.
Pinterest Exec: Companies that force workers back to the office are missing the big picture
Doniel Sutton is the Chief People Officer at Pinterest. He argues that cracking down on flexibility is a mistake.
Why Workers Are Choosing Not To Climb The Corporate Ladder
With job security a thing of the past, non-linear career paths are the future. Here’s why employees are opting not to climb the corporate ladder.