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Posted: | Littler Category: Law Firm News
New data protection law to loosen regulatory burden, ease AI restrictions
Deborah Margolis offers her insight as employers move AI into the workplace.
International Employment Lawyer
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mfelling@littler.com Wed, 07/02/2025 – 16:23
Posted: | Littler Category: Law Firm News
Businesses could be forced to tell workers what colleagues earn
Dónall Breen says new rules on pay transparency in the EU would require bosses to adopt “more sophisticated and robust pay frameworks” that can withstand the scrutiny of government bodies and unions.
The Times
mfelling@littler.com Wed, 07/02/2025 – 16:13
Posted: | Littler Category: Law Firm News
Rise in reverse discrimination suits expected after SCOTUS ruling
Alyesha Asghar says SCOTUS’ ruling in Marlene Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Services “equals the playing field” for plaintiffs alleging violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and could open the door for more members of
Posted: | Littler Category: Law Firm News
Noncompetes under pressure: Experts say tailored strategies are key in 2025
James Witz and Melissa McDonagh explain why employers are still using noncompetes or alternative strategies despite legal and regulatory pressure.
Reuters
mfelling@littler.com Wed, 07/02/2025 – 16:05
Posted: | Littler Category: Law Firm News
Some Employers Are Wary of Trump Policies
Jim Paretti, Jorge Lopez, Jeanine Conley Daves, Shannon Meade, Alexis Knapp and Devjani Mishra say in light of policy and regulation uncertainty, employers should actively revisit their policies for everything from IE&D to remote work and make strategic adjustments based on where the
Amended Maine Mandatory PTO Law Increases Overall Accrual Cap
On July 1, 2025, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed into law LD 55, which increases the number of hours of legally required paid time off (PTO) an employee must be able to accumulate year-over-year. Given the changes will take effect on
Posted: | Jackson Lewis Category: Law Firm News
Laura Mitchell discusses how state pay transparency laws have evolved to address long-standing wage gaps, while also creating complex compliance challenges for multi-state employers in “How expanding pay transparency laws are reshaping employer obligations in the US,” published by Lexology PRO. Subscription may be required to view article
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: EEOC
LAS VEGAS – Venetian Las Vegas Gaming, LLC and Venetian Las Vegas Marketing, Inc. (collectively doing business as “The Venetian Resort Las Vegas”), a hotel and casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip, will pay $850,000 and implement significant policy changes via a three-year consent decree to settle a religious
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Harvard Business Review
While connecting with colleagues outside of work can produce numerous benefits—from career advancement to emotional support—many leaders are rightfully squeamish: Crossing work and non-work boundaries can create reputation risks if interactions are uncomfortable. Yet new research finds that the setting of these non-work interactions can make a big difference. Using the virtual fitness platform Peloton as a case study, the research finds that settings with four key characteristics (flexibility, social acceptability, virtuousness, and playfulness) can help leaders meaningfully connect with peers, employees, and other industry professionals while mitigating reputational risks.
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: SHRM
Discover how the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s preventative services at no cost) mandate for health plans to cover recommended preventive services without cost-sharing.
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Planning a major career change? Learn how to navigate the shift, expand your skill set, and stay connected to the expertise you’ve built.
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Fast Company
Gossip at work is inevitable. But what exactly workers gossip about can be key in dictating company culture.
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Fast Company
As a business leader, I’ve discovered that Gen Z brings fresh perspectives, digital fluency, and innovative thinking to our organization.
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Fast Company
Are you too reliable to be promotable?
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Political talk at work may feel risky, but in many cases, it also feels necessary. Here’s how to handle it with your youngest workers.