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Multinational Employers
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario clarified that an employer’s duty to accommodate an employee’s family status with shift changes is not unlimited. Employees must co-operate in the accommodation process and cannot reject an employer’s offer of accommodation that is reasonable in the circumstances.
OSHA - General
On October 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor released expanded guidance for OSHA inspections of employers in the animal slaughtering and processing industry. This guidance supersedes previous guidance issued in 2015, which had been limited to poultry processing establishments.
Immigration - General
E-Verify+ is a new voluntary employee verification process that allows employees to complete their Forms I-9 through E-Verify. The process has benefits and detriments, so employers invited to participate in the program should discuss E-Verify+ with their immigration counsel to determine whether it i
Federal Gov't - DOL
DOL issued new guidance, Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-Being: Principles and Best Practices for Developers and Employers. These non-binding “Best Practices” are intended to serve as a roadmap for developers and employers to implement eight principles set forth in earlier DOL guidance on AI
California - General
Following other states and cities across the nation, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 988, the Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA), into law on September 28, 2024. This new law aims to provide greater protections to freelance workers ( e.g. , “independent contractors”).
Multinational Employers
The latest binge watch for many of us at GQ|Littler was the Netflix hit, “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,” which follows a year in the life of NFL’s Dallas Cowboys cheerleading team.
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
U.S. workers tend to be more sensitive to DEI issues than their non-U.S. counterparts. What should an employer with U.S. and non-U.S. workforces do about this?
Multinational Employers
Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice held that because a termination for cause provision in an employment contract defined “cause” more broadly than does the Employment Standards Act , 2000 it was unenforceable. Court also held the employer failed to prove the employee did not mitigate her damages.
Multinational Employers
UK Employment Rights Bill includes 28 individual employment law reforms. The Bill will now make its way through Parliament and may be amended along the way. This Insight summarizes key provisions of the Bill, when they would take effect, and what proposals did not make it into the 158-page document.
Texas
The Euless, Texas Fair Overtime and Scheduling Standards Ordinance that imposed predictive scheduling obligations on covered employers is no more. The Unusual Origin of the Ordinance
Labor Law - General
NLRB General Counsel Memorandum 25-01 urges the Board to seek “make whole” remedies for non-compete agreements that run afoul of the NLRA. The Memorandum also alleges certain “stay-or-pay” arrangements are unlawful unless narrowly tailored.
HR - General
This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments in federal courts of appeal in the last month. Fourth Circuit Rejects ADA Claim of Employee Who Tested Positive for Illegal Drugs to Treat Anxiety and Muscle Spasms
California - Wage & Hour
At the November 5, 2024 election, California voters will determine the fate of Proposition 32 , which proposes to increase the state minimum wage and provide for automatic future adjustments tied to inflation.
Maryland
On October 1, 2024, Maryland’s Pay Stub/Pay Statement and Pay Transparency laws went into effect. The laws were passed during the General Assembly’s 2024 legislative session and amended the state’s Wage Payment and Collection Law and Equal Pay for Equal Work law, respectively. Pay Stub/Pay Statement
HR - Drugs & Alcohol
This Insight discusses what psilocybin is, how it is used, and various state and local laws that either decriminalize and/or legalize its use, or make the enforcement of its illegality a low priority. This Insight also addresses some steps employers can take if employees are “microdosing” psilocybin
Labor Law - Collective Bargaining
A recent Sixth Circuit decision provides some guidance to employers regarding bargaining obligations during exigent circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic or other public health emergencies. In general, an employer can make unilateral decisions to address unforeseen circumstances that have a major
California - General
Effective October 10, 2024, employers in San Diego County must assess compliance with new criminal record screening regulations. The ordinance applies only in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.
Multinational Employers
European businesses are navigating numerous changes impacting their workplaces, driven by factors that range from national election outcomes and the rapid adoption of AI to ESG initiatives and emerging compliance challenges.
HR - General
The Qualified Student Loan Payment (QSLP) match program allows an employer to match an employee’s student loan repayments by making matching contributions to the employer’s defined contribution plan, such as a 401(k) plan. IRS Notice 2024-63 provides guidance for plan sponsors that offer (or wish to
Affirmative Action - OFCCP
OFCCP’s new Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing include a number of key revisions and obligations for covered construction contractors and subcontractors. Changes include a new Item to the Construction Scheduling Letter seeking information about tests and selection procedures, includ