Welcome back to our World Cup series, where we compare various aspects of labor and employment law in some of the participating countries.1 We kicked off Parts One and Two of this series with vacation and sick leave entitlements.
Treasury Department Issues Guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act’s Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements
On November 30, 2022, the U.S.
Littler Earns Global Industry and Client Accolades
(December 2, 2022) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been recognized by two distinguished organizations for its cutting-edge legal solutions and excellent client service. Littler was named the “European Specialist Law Firm of the Year” and received the highly recommended designation in
An Employer’s Guide to New York State’s New Lawful Absence Law
On November 21, 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Bill A8092B (the “lawful absence law”), which amends Section 215 of the New York Labor Law (NYLL), to prohibit employers from disciplining employees who take legally protected time off from work.
Dear Littler: Can We Require Proof that Our Applicants Are Authorized to Remain in the United States Permanently or at Least for the Foreseeable Future?
Dear Littler: We are a multi-state manufacturing company with facilities throughout the United States. Like many companies, we have experienced a great deal of employee turnover in the last few years. Many of our employees are immigrants. As we are advertising for and hiring new employees, can we require
NCAA Rules to Be Aware of Before Reaching an NIL Deal
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently issued new guidance regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL) endorsement deals with college athletes. The NCAA’s most recent guidance aims to provide clarity on NIL rules and is important for all businesses entering NIL deals with collegiate athletes, as well as colleges
OFCCP Sued to Compel Release of EEO-1 Data
Readers will recall that in August 2022, OFCCP published a notice in the Federal Register advising employers that it was the subject of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking EEO-1 data from all federal contractors, including first-tier subcontractors, for the period 2016-2020.
The Gilded Wage? Nevada Voters Eliminate Two-Tier Minimum Wage System
Nevada voters passed a $12.00 per hour minimum wage to take effect July 1, 2024. The ballot initiative will eliminate Nevada’s unique two-tier minimum wage system that had differentiating wages for whether the employer offered health insurance or not.
Latin America’s labour landscape makes a sharp left
Jorge Sales Boyoli talks about how Mexico’s labour overhaul, less than two years in force, has experienced complications that were exacerbated by Covid-19 and global conflict.
Latin Lawyer
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Flu Season Will Require Sound Culture and Flexibility from Employers
Devjani Mishra offers tips to employers about being flexible during the flu season.
WorldatWork
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Confusion Reigns over Approaching New York City AI Bias Audit Law
Jim Paretti describes New York City’s AI bias audit law as vague and untested, and offers compliance guidance for employers.
Asian Robotics Review
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Flu, RSV, COVID: 6 ways employers can deal with a potential wave of absences
Devjani Mishra offers advice for employers on minimizing the risk of transmitting viruses at work and reducing employee absences while pushing for more employees to return to the office.
CNN Business
New Congress Imperils Biden’s Wage Priorities
Michael Lotito weighs in on President Joe Biden’s wage and hour priorities that may be dead in the water as a result of Republicans gaining control of the House in the midterm elections.
Law360 Employment Authority
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Disputes Over Flexible Working Requests Are on the Rise
Sophie Vanhegan said disagreements over how many days employees are required to work in the office amid changes to post-COVID hybrid working practices are on the rise.
Bloomberg
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Diversity By the Numbers
Michael Wilder talks about his career journey from almost working for Disney to becoming a lawyer and co-founding the Black Men Lawyers’ Association.
Chicago-Kent Magazine
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