Archives for June 17, 2025
Norway proposes 72 as new age limit for job termination
Norway proposes 72 as new age limit for job termination
Tore Lerheim and Merete Furesund comment on the Norwegian government’s proposed amendment to eliminate the company-specific age limit of 70 years.
International Employment Lawyer
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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 06/17/2025 – 16:48
Key labour reforms Canadian employers must prepare for now
Key labour reforms Canadian employers must prepare for now
Stephen Shore and Katherine Ford discuss several significant changes in Canadian labour law that employers and HR professionals should prepare for, including long-term illness leave, updated information obligations and a ban on replacing striking workers.
International Employment Lawyer
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Littler Attorneys in France and Germany Named in 2026 Editions of Best Lawyers® and Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch®
Littler Attorneys in France and Germany Named in 2026 Editions of Best Lawyers® and Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch®
(June 18, 2025) – More than 50 attorneys from Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, have been featured in the 2026 editions of Best Lawyers® and
Supreme Court Didn’t Make DEI Illegal In Ames Ruling, Lawyers Explain
Supreme Court Didn’t Make DEI Illegal In Ames Ruling, Lawyers Explain
Alyesha Asghar says SCOTUS’ decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services “clarified that ‘reverse’ discrimination claims should be evaluated under the same legal standards as any other Title VII claim,” but did not ban DEI programs or
Franchises Shift Language, but Largely Keep Diversity, Inclusion Focuses
Franchises Shift Language, but Largely Keep Diversity, Inclusion Focuses
Jeanine Conley Daves says despite the increased scrutiny, many companies seem to be taking a measured approach, rather than rushing to end or scale back IE&D efforts.
Franchise Times
mfelling@littler.com Tue, 06/17/2025 – 15:28
Equal Pay Atty Says Balance Key To Transparency Reform
Equal Pay Atty Says Balance Key To Transparency Reform
Kelly Cardin says pay transparency laws are making an impact on pay disparities, but policymakers should be careful to not make compliance so burdensome that they face pushback.
Law360 Employment Authority
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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 06/17/2025 – 15:19
High court ruling marks cultural shift on ‘majority’ plaintiffs
High court ruling marks cultural shift on ‘majority’ plaintiffs
Alyesha Asghar says a unanimous SCOTUS ruling that may encourage more white men and heterosexuals to file discrimination claims won’t change the state of the law in some states and circuits.
Daily Journal
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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 06/17/2025 – 15:17
SCOTUS Ruling May Increase ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Cases
SCOTUS Ruling May Increase ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Cases
Alyesha Asghar suggests steps employers can take to reduce the risk of discrimination claims from any group.
SHRM
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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 06/17/2025 – 15:14
Works council agreements do not supersede GDPR, German court rules
Works council agreements do not supersede GDPR, German court rules
Christina Stogov says after a ruling from the German Federal Labour Court (BAG), the high requirements of the GDPR can no longer be avoided or reduced by works agreements.
International Employment Lawyer
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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 06/17/2025 – 14:23
Justice Thomas Again Jabs at Decades-Old Workplace Bias Test
Justice Thomas Again Jabs at Decades-Old Workplace Bias Test
Alyesha Asghar calls McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, a case that courts have used since 1973 to evaluate indirect evidence of bias, “a shot across the bow.”
Bloomberg Law
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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 06/17/2025 – 14:17
NYC’s Enhanced ESSTA Rules for Prenatal Leave Create Policy, Posting + Paystub Requirements for Employers
TakeawaysChanges to NYC’s paid prenatal leave requirement take effect 07.02.25.They incorporate and enhance NYS prenatal leave protections that went into effect at the beginning of this year.NYC employers should understand their obligations and implement the changes to policies, notices, and recordkeeping.Related links
Enhanced AFCA Empowers Agency Fraud-Fighting, Creates Compliance Concerns for Federal Contractors and Others
TakeawaysThe Administrative False Claims Act expands federal agencies’ authority to investigate and resolve false claims independently.The $1 million monetary threshold for administrative claims allows agencies to handle larger fraud cases without going through judicial processes.Entities interacting with federal agencies could lower risks by enhancing their internal compliance programs and emphasizing accurate documentation and reporting.Article
On the Menu: Florida SB 606 Serves Up More Rigid Requirements for Restaurants to Disclose Operations Charges
TakeawaysStarting 07.01.26, new disclosure requirements go into effect for restaurants that impose “operations charges.”“Operations charges” are defined in the new law and include gratuities.Notice requirements will affect many points of customer contact, including menus, bills, receipts, and more.Article
How to Get Out of the Hybrid Work Rut
A conversation with HR experts Peter Cappelli and Ranya Nehmeh on making the most of compromise.