In this episode, Jen provides a verbal checklist for 2024 workplace law compliance.
Articles Discussing General Human Resources Issues.
Fatherhood and the Law – Being Present and Maintaining a Presence: Part 2 of 2
A more inclusive workplace culture is evolving to support parents in creating fulfilling and sustainable careers while being present for their families. Fathers have been perceived historically as having less interest in both career achievement and parenting, however, employers acknowledge parents’ of all genders face challenges providing for their families, while simultaneously being involved in their children’s day-to-day lives.
Fatherhood and the Law – Being Present and Maintaining a Presence: Part I of 2
A more inclusive workplace culture is evolving to support parents in creating fulfilling and sustainable careers while being present for their families. Fathers have been perceived historically as having less interest in both career achievement and parenting, however, employers acknowledge parents’ of all genders face challenges providing for their families, while simultaneously being involved in their children’s day-to-day lives.
Employment Law Update 2024: New Employment Laws for the New Year
The federal government, states, counties, and cities were active again this year passing workplace legislation intended for the most part to protect employees, creating new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory
The FDIC Proposes Revised Regulations Concerning Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to Conform to the Fair Hiring in Banking Act
The FDIC has proposed revised regulations implementing Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Section 19 generally prohibits individuals convicted of certain offenses from participating in the affairs of an FDIC-insured depository institution. The rule would affect approximately 4,680 FDIC-insured depository institutions. Comments
Corporate Boards Mulling Effects of SEC Cyber Enforcement and CISO Exposure, and Possibly Hacker Complaints to SEC
According to a New York Times story this weekend, the Security Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against SolarWinds is driving discussions in boardrooms and corporate security departments of large organizations about the handling and reporting of cybersecurity breaches. It turns out that such boards and departments may not be the only ones
TSA Offers Tips for Smoother Air Travel During Holiday Season
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is gearing up for what it expects will be its busiest holiday travel season ever while a potential government shutdown may be days away. Although TSA employees and federal air traffic controllers will be required to work without pay during a shutdown, there could be
Lights, Camera, (Legal) Action—Employer Risk Considerations With Employees on Reality TV Shows
A star of a popular long-running reality TV was fired from her real estate job according to recent news reports over allegations that she used a racial slur during filming of the show. While an investigation into the incident reportedly was inconclusive, the controversy made headlines and drew unwanted attention
As employers consider strategies for adapting the size of their workforces to meet changing business demands and technologies, what guidance should be top-of-mind?
Biden Administration Announces Toolkit For “Recovery Ready Workplaces”
The Biden Administration has released a Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit: Guidance and Resources for Private and Public Sector Employers. The Toolkit is part of Administration’s efforts to beat the opioid epidemic. It provides information, tools, and resources to help employers effectively prevent and respond to substance misuse in the workforce and
What Executive Order on AI Means for Immigration
On October 30, 2023, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order regarding the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.” The Executive Order (EO) directs departments and agencies throughout the government, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State (DOS), to develop plans
President Biden Issues Executive Order Regarding the Development and Use of AI
On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued an Executive Order regarding the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence across the federal government. The Executive Order (EO) is intended to establish new standards for AI safety and security. The EO builds on principles set forth last year in the White House’s
President Biden Signs Wide-Ranging Executive Order on AI With Serious Implications for Employers
On October 30, 2023, President Joe Biden signed an executive order (EO) on artificial intelligence (AI) in an effort to establish a “coordinated, Federal Government-wide approach” to the responsible development and implementation of AI.
Data Protection Update: Q4 Noteworthy Dates
Cross Border Transfers of Data.
UK Data Transfers. The UK government has published a U.S. “adequacy decision” which permits U.S. organizations that have certified to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and UK Extension to receive personal data transferred from the UK to the U.S. after October 12, 2023.
China
Federal Trade Commission Expands Rule Regarding Reporting of Data Security Breaches
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved an amendment to its Safeguards Rule that will require non-banking financial institutions to report certain data breaches (or “notification events”) to the FTC (not affected individuals).
The “Safeguards Rule,” short for “Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information,” was created to ensure that businesses maintain