The national and global hyperpolitical atmosphere inevitably touches the workplace, where employers and employees must remain productive while navigating the intersection of political expression, workplace culture and policies, and the law. The rapidly approaching 2024 presidential election further highlights the importance of employers understanding the legal and practical considerations at play and managing the risks.
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Employer Considerations Post-Hurricane
Political Speech in the Workplace: Strategic Considerations for Employers
Political speech in the workplace has become a growing concern for employers in recent years. The polarized political climate, combined with the increasing use of social media and digital communication, has amplified the visibility and impact of employees’ political views. While political discourse can foster vibrant and diverse ideas, it
Exploring AI Risks Reported in SEC Filings Can Be Helpful For Many Organizations, Including SMBs
One of our recent posts discussed the uptick in AI risks reported in SEC filings, as analyzed by Arize AI. There, we highlighted the importance of strong governance for mitigating some of these risks, but we didn’t address the specific risks identified in those SEC filings. We discuss them briefly
Employment Law Landscape Could Change After Election
When presidential administrations change, it’s common to see significant shifts in policy via new regulations, executive orders, different interpretations of federal laws, and changes to enforcement priorities, budgeting, and staffing of federal agencies. What changes can employers expect to see in employment law in the next few years if Vice
Littler Lightbulb: August Appellate Roundup
This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments in federal courts of appeal in the last month.
Fifth Circuit Vacates DOL Tip Credit Rule
FDIC Approves Final Rule to Update Its Section 19 Regulations – Insured Depository Institutions Have Until October 1, 2024 to Comply
The FDIC has approved a final rule, effective October 1, 2024, to update its Section 19 regulations to conform to the Fair Hiring in Banking Act. While the FDIC made certain clarifying changes based on public comments received, as predicted, the final rule largely aligns with the proposed rule. Insured
EntertainHR: Twisters Reminds Employers to Be Weather (and Employment Law) Aware
The Artificial Intelligence Angle: Loper Bright’s Impact on Federal and State AI Legislation, Regulations, and Guidance
The Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright may serve to limit federal agencies’ guidance on an employer’s use of AI in the workplace. State and local laws and regulations governing AI, on the other hand, may proliferate. Whether federal agencies will rely on more formal rulemaking processes or on less-formal
Tik Tok and the Workplace
In this episode, Shaw Law Group attorney Brooke Kozak joins Jen to discuss Tik Tok’s impact on the workplace.
Are U.S. Employers Ready for a Right to Disconnect Law?
Real World Impact: U.S. employers should be aware of the global trend of “right to disconnect” laws and should review their policies on after-hours communications to stay ahead of social and legal changes.
Ten Employment Issues This Labor Day
The past year has brought sweeping changes to the world of work. Federal agencies finalized rules on minimum wage and overtime exemptions, union representation elections, pregnancy accommodations, OSHA inspections, and non-compete agreements. The Supreme Court scaled back agency rulemaking authority and lowered the bar for bringing discrimination claims. State legislatures
Laid-Off Workers Gain Influence on Social Media, Raising Concerns for Employers
Waves of mass layoffs during the past two years have generated a new trend: layoff influencers who use social media to vent feelings, get assistance with a job search, and find community with other laid-off workers. This trend raises concerns for companies that don’t want misinformation or embarrassing stories about
Coffee Badging and Employee Monitoring Coincide in Modern Workplaces
As a result of recent return-to-office mandates, numerous workplaces are seeing a rise in “coffee badging”—when workers pop into the office for just a few hours to fulfill return-to-office mandates. To identify how often employees are “coffee badging,” some employers are using data from security badges.
Out of Sync: Mitigating Data Privacy and Security Risks Stemming From Data Syncing Across Devices
With organizations holding more and more data digitally, there is an increased need to ensure data remains accessible across the organization at any given time. To that end, many organizations use tools that synchronize the organization’s data across various databases, applications, cloud services, and mobile devices, which involves updating data