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Hard to imagine that human trafficking and slavery still exists today, and yet they do. Here's a look legal developments in the important fight against what President Barack Obama has described as "one... more +
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New E.U. Forced Labor Law and the Global Effort to Prevent Forced Labor in Corporate Supply Chains

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On April 23, 2024, the European Parliament adopted, by an overwhelming 555-6 majority, a landmark law that will establish a sweeping and forceful regulatory regime to prohibit any products made using forced labor from being...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 37 - March 2024

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Senate committee meetings continue under the Gold Dome as this report is published on Wednesday. With the Senate’s requirement that bills pass out of committee before the chamber convenes for Legislative Day 38, legislators...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 36 - March 2024

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The General Assembly reconvened for Legislative Day 36 on Monday with lawmakers and lobbyists hoping to keep a little luck of the Irish going into the penultimate week of the legislative session. With only four legislative...more

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Gold Dome Report - Crossover Day Wrap-Up - March 2024

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Legislators worked late into the night on Thursday to ensure legislation made the Crossover Day deadline. This #GoldDomeReport offers a recap of all the measures that passed out of the House and Senate and live on to seek...more

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Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 22 - February 2024

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There was a sigh that could be heard throughout the third floor of the Georgia State Capitol on Friday as lawmakers worked hastily through their committee discussions and rules calendars. This activity was despite technology...more

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Patent Poetry: European Union Approves First Wide-Scale AI Law

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European lawmakers have reached an agreement on the world’s first comprehensive law on artificial intelligence (AI). According to the MIT Technology Review, The AI Act was conceived as a landmark bill that would mitigate...more

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Canada Passes Modern Slavery Act

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On May 11, 2023, Canada passed An Act to enact Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the “Act”). As we reported previously, the Act will create supply chain...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 4, April 2023

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ChatGPT’s Impact on Education and Student Data Privacy - Data privacy professionals have characterized the data privacy risks associated with ChatGPT as a “nightmare.” In order to function, open artificial intelligence...more

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Combating Human Trafficking: New York Enacts Posting Requirements & Recognition Training for Hospitality & Transportation...

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On July 20, 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed eight pieces of legislation into law aimed to provide support and resources to victims of human trafficking. These laws impose new training requirements for...more

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New York to Require Human Trafficking Recognition Training for Certain Hospitality Employees

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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law eight pieces of legislation designed to combat human trafficking. These laws require many hospitality industry employers to provide specific anti-human-trafficking...more

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Shumaker Advisors 2022 Florida Legislative Session Weekly Newsletter, Week Six

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The sixth week of Florida’s 2022 Legislative Session concluded today in Tallahassee. There are now three weeks remaining in this year’s session, during which time legislators are set to tackle budget negotiations and debate...more

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Shumaker Advisors 2022 Florida Legislative Session Weekly Newsletter, Week Four

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HIGHLIGHTS - The fourth week of Florida’s 2022 Regular Legislative Session concluded today. With five weeks remaining in this year’s session, the legislature is approaching the halfway point of their time in Tallahassee...more

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What’s New in 2022? Laws and Regulations Taking Effect in the New Year

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2021 saw state and local legislatures shifting their focus away from COVID-19 measures back to traditional employment law matters. Although two states and the District of Columbia have COVID-19 related legislation going into...more

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Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 34

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There was green aplenty under the Gold Dome today, but the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow remains to be seen as Senate budget writers still deliberate the final touches on their version of the FY 2022 Budget. The House...more

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The Time Is Now for Employers in Illinois to Abide by New Laws

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The New Year brings new laws for Illinois employers. Some laws go into effect this Summer, while others are effective as of this month. For employers who have not yet revised handbooks, policies and agreements, the time is...more

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Employers Beware: Wage Theft Soon to be a Felony in Colorado and Minnesota

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Recent legislation in Colorado and Minnesota imposes harsh criminal penalties—including potential felony convictions—for the failure to pay wages.  To limit their exposure under these strict new laws, employers with...more

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#MeToo Impact And Other Legislative Changes - California’s 2019 Labor & Employment Update: Part I

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As the #MeToo Movement shed light on the pervasiveness of sexual harassment and assault across all industries — from entertainment to government and beyond — the California Legislature further expanded laws protecting...more

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The Australian Modern Slavery Bill: the next frontier in corporate accountability for adverse human rights impacts

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Last week, the Australian Parliament approved the Modern Slavery Bill and it is set to come into force early in 2019.  This post looks at the requirements of the Act, how it compares to the UK Modern Slavery Act and what it...more

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Australia Passes Law Requiring Large Companies to Report on Modern Slavery

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On November 29, 2018, the Australian Government passed the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (the “Act”), which requires all companies operating in Australia and meeting a threshold of AU$100 million in total annual global revenue to...more

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New York Lodging Industry: Post Your Human Trafficking Informational Cards

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In an effort to continue to raise awareness of human trafficking and provide available services to victims, beginning October 14, 2018, lodging facilities in New York State were required to provide informational cards in...more

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On Your Mark, Get Set, Review! Roundup Of 2019 California Sexual Harassment Prevention Related Legislation

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As we look to the year ahead, we have prepared a summary of new laws related to sexual harassment prevention. These new laws become effective January 1, 2019 unless otherwise noted. Also summarized are several vetoed bills...more

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California Enacts Two Laws Aimed At Combating Human Trafficking

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Two new California laws seek to combat human trafficking through required training and mandatory notice postings. These steps are intended to provide education and resources for employees who believe they, or someone they...more

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California Employers To Face Raft Of New #MeToo Laws

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Wrapping up a whirlwind weekend, California Governor Jerry Brown just signed several pieces of legislation that will create new employer obligations in the areas of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Specifically,...more

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Hotel/Motel Employers: California Requires Human Trafficking Awareness Training

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Senate Bill 970 was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown and applies exclusively to all hotels and motels with employees in California....more

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California’s Newest Laws: It’s Shocktober for Employers!

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The September 30, 2018 deadline has come and gone for Governor Jerry Brown to evaluate the bills passed by the California legislature this year. In his last hurrah, Governor Brown has signed into law a jaw-dropping number of...more

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