Rhonda B. Levy and Barry Kuretzky discuss an Ontario decision that indicates that fiduciary employees may be terminated immediately for cause if they conduct themselves dishonestly and/or exercise poor judgment.
Human Resources Director Canada
Why a Layoff Is Not an Alternative to Terminations for Cause
Jeff Nowak talks about the risks of laying off an underperforming employee.
SHRM Online
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Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation, and Employment Law Practice: Ten Years in Review
Donald Dowling weighs in on legal developments we should watch over the next 10 years.
Thomson Reuters Practical Law
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Fine-Tune Call-In Procedures to Reduce FMLA Misuse
Jeff Nowak discusses call-in procedures to determine if the Family and Medical Leave Act (FLMA) applies in an employee absence.
SHRM Online
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Two New California Laws Make Significant Changes to Employer Safety and Health Obligations
Among the many new California bills signed into law this session are two that amend the state’s workplace safety laws. Senate Bill (SB) 606 creates new classes of health and safety violations and dramatically increases liability for non-compliant written workplace safety and health programs. Assembly Bill (AB) 654 makes
South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Governor’s Early Termination of Federal Unemployment Benefits
In a recent opinion, the South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously agreed with the lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit brought by four individuals to challenge Governor Henry McMaster’s decision to end federal unemployment programs early.
The Language to Connect
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close this week, Shareholder and Reunión Co-Chair Mel Cole (San Francisco) and Shareholder Anne Sanchez LaWer (San Jose) discuss their experiences with the Spanish language and the ways in which learning it – and not learning it – have impacted their individual connections
Douglas County, Colorado Enacts Public Health Order That Conflicts With Colorado, CDC and OSHA Guidance on COVID-19 Quarantine Protocols
On October 8, 2021, the Douglas County Health Department—which recently separated from the Tri-County Health Department (that covered Douglas, Adams and Arapahoe Counties—issued a public health order relating to COVID-19 mitigation protocols (the “PHO”).
CPRA Vendor Management
Philip Gordon and Zoe Argento, shareholders in Littler’s Denver office, are joined by Kwabena Appenteng, shareholder in Littler’s Chicago office, to discuss new vendor contracting issues related to the CPRA. Kwabena addresses both requirements and recommendations for provisions to be included in the necessary addenda to vendor or service
Texas Governor Abbott Bars Employers and Individuals from Compelling COVID-19 Vaccines
On October 11, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-40, which states that no entity in Texas can “compel” any individual, including any employee or consumer, to receive a COVID-19 vaccination who objects “for any reason of personal conscience, based on a religious belief, or for medical
California Further Restricts “Non-Disparagement” Provisions in Employment Settlement and Severance Agreements
In 2019, California adopted several laws that restricted “non-disclosure” provisions in employment-related agreements. Those laws, passed in the wake of the “me too” movement, limited non-disclosure provisions in settlement agreements for lawsuits and administrative agency charges involving allegations of sexual harassment.1 They also limited the use of non-disclosure provisions
Here We Go Again! California's Latest Crop of Employment Laws
California is at it again – adopting a host of new labor and employment laws that will further regulate and complicate business operations in the Golden State. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute has been tracking these bills as they worked their way through the legislature and been signed into law
Guide for companies in ERTE: How to benefit from the training bonus?
Jesús Lahera discusses an increase in exemptions for companies in ERTE that train their workers.
CincoDias
Dynamic management of protocols and their measures facilitate effective disconnection
Antonio Pedrajas talks about protocols for employees’ leaves of absence and “digital disconnection.”
Observatorio de Recursos Humanos
Guiding the Return to Office
Santiago Martínez advises companies to avoid disruption by keeping abreast of the newest COVID-19 regulations and consistently reviewing internal policies.
Latin Lawyer
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