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German Federal Labor Court Ruling Facilitates Presentation of Evidence When Notice of Termination Is Served by Registered Mail

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 9/17/2024

Germany’s Federal Labor Court (Das Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) recently held that there is prima facie evidence that a so-called registered letter is generally posted in the mailbox within the usual local mail delivery times....more

Complying With Unprecedented Criminal History Requirements in Los Angeles County

Foley & Lardner LLP on 9/17/2024

The Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCOE), which took effect on September 3, 2024, imposes several new compliance requirements regarding the consideration of criminal history in employment decisions....more

Understanding Adverse Action: A Guide For HR Professionals

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 9/6/2024

You’ve gone through the hiring process, sent out an offer letter, and all that remains is the background check. But what happens when the results raise a red flag? You may decide to rescind the offer, but it’s not as simple...more

Illinois Amends Temp Worker Law to Increase Business Obligations: 4 Things You Need to Know

Fisher Phillips on 8/21/2024

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently agreed to amend the state’s groundbreaking temp worker law to increase obligations for businesses and create additional compliance requirements. The August 9 action officially amends...more

New Illinois Employment Laws (Likely) Coming Soon!

FordHarrison on 7/12/2024

The Illinois Legislature has been busy this 2024 session, passing more than 10 new employment laws or amendments to existing employment laws in May 2024, only one of which in any manner affirmatively helps employers. We will...more

Tailwinds of “Common Sense” Buoy Employers: British Columbia Court of Appeal Upholds Simple Termination Clause

Stikeman Elliott LLP on 6/24/2024

In the decision of Egan v. Harbour Air Seaplanes LLP, 2024 BCCA 222 (“Egan”), the British Columbia Court of Appeal upheld a termination clause in an employment agreement, rejecting various arguments to undermine the clause’s...more

[Webinar] The Californication of Non-Compete Laws – Recent Changes That Impact All Employers Across The United States - June 26th,...

CDF Labor Law LLP on 6/11/2024

Join us for an informative webinar on the latest developments in the non-compete agreement arena with two members of CDF’s Unfair Competition & Trade Secret Practice Group: Dan M. Forman, Chair, and Ashley A. Halberda who...more

Minnesota Staffing Agencies Can No Longer Block Workers From Being Hired at Client Companies: 5 Things You Should Know

Fisher Phillips on 5/28/2024

Minnesota businesses, including staffing agencies, will no longer be able to enter into contracts that restrict their customers from hiring workers placed at their jobsites thanks to a new law taking effect on July 1. But the...more

Colorado’s Landmark AI Legislation Would Create Significant Compliance Burden for Employers Using AI Tools

Littler on 5/17/2024

Colorado Senate Bill 24-205 (“SB205”), landmark legislation that expressly creates statutory tort liability for AI algorithmic discrimination in the employment context, has passed both houses of the Colorado General Assembly,...more

The New Jersey Mini-WARN Act Amendments - One Year Later

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/25/2024

One year has passed since sweeping amendments to the New Jersey mini-WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”) (NJ WARN) took effect on April 10, 2023. Mass layoff...more

New FTC Rule Imposes Sweeping Ban on Non-Compete Agreements with Workers

Bowditch & Dewey on 4/25/2024

In January of 2023, Bowditch alerted clients that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) was proposing a sweeping new rule that would ban the use of virtually all non-compete agreements and have a seismic effect on employment...more

Feds Ban Non-Compete Agreements: A 5-Step Plan for Employers

Fisher Phillips on 4/24/2024

The federal government took an unprecedented step yesterday by finalizing a rule that seeks to ban non-competition agreements between nearly all employers and all workers. If the rule survives legal challenges, you will not...more

Taylor Swift’s New Album Is Almost Here: What Would Her Songs Be About If She Worked in Human Resources?

Fisher Phillips on 4/12/2024

When Taylor Swift revealed the track list for “The Tortured Poets Department” – a new album she’ll release on April 19 – fans immediately began theorizing about what might have inspired each song. While your #FPSwifties live...more

Fifth Circuit Finds That Employee Failed to Provide Adequate Notice of Needing FMLA Leave

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/2/2024

On March 19, 2024, in Cerda v. Blue Cube Operations, LLC, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court’s grant of summary judgment for an employer, finding that the employee’s acts of informing...more

If You Use Background Checks to Vet New Employees, Don’t do This….

Burns & Levinson LLP on 3/20/2024

While every employer engages in some due diligence when considering a new hire, if your company routinely, or even occasionally, obtains a “consumer report” as a way to vet candidates, it behooves you to understand the rules...more

New York Lawmakers Aim to Close Loopholes in NYC’s AI Bias Audit Law and Add Teeth to Workplace Protections

Fisher Phillips on 3/18/2024

At least two proposed bills pending before the New York State Legislature would force employers to conduct bias audits and provide high levels of transparency if they use AI-fueled automated employment decision tools for...more

Updates to Notices and Pamphlets California Employers Must Provide to New Hires

CDF Labor Law LLP on 3/8/2024

Employers should be aware of three recent updates to certain notices and pamphlets that California employers must provide new hires. ...more

Developing a Global Data Protection Framework for Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

Littler on 3/1/2024

As employment-related artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools proliferate, multinational employers feel increasing pressure to deploy AI across their global offices. These tools can provide great value and efficiency across the...more

Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your February To-Do List

Fisher Phillips on 2/5/2024

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

[Webinar] 2024 Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys - February 28th, 2:30 pm EST

DCI Consulting on 1/29/2024

DCI Consulting is excited to present its second annual Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys. DCI is providing this Expert Summit as a service to the legal community. The webinars that comprise the Expert Summit will focus...more

Employment Terms - A View From Both Sides of the Pond

Goodwin on 1/25/2024

As businesses look to expand their operations globally, we are increasingly seeing HR leaders taking a strategic view on how they want to engage their workforce across different jurisdictions. There is a greater push from...more

Compliance with WARN for Remote Workers

Maynard Nexsen on 1/22/2024

Assignment of remote workers under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) is a complex and unsettled issue, which could be subject to legal challenge. WARN requires employers to provide written notice at...more

Important Colorado Law Changes for Multi-State Employers

Lathrop GPM on 1/11/2024

Employers should be aware of Colorado law changes that may impact their job postings and other practices, including some changes that are likely a welcome roll-back of some prior requirements. On January 1, 2024, the...more

New York Expands Employer Obligations to Provide Employees with Notice of Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Employment Law... on 1/10/2024

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law, effective on November 11, 2023, amending Section 590 of the New York Labor Law. Under the law, employers are obligated to provide notice to employees of their right to file for...more

PEO and Staffing Pointer: You and Your Clients Need to Make Key Changes to California’s Mandatory New Hire Notice

Fisher Phillips on 1/3/2024

It may have gotten lost in the holiday shuffle, but PEOs and staffing agencies with California operations will need to add one more item to your 2024 to-do list: ensuring two key changes are made to the mandatory notice given...more

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