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UK government asks for input on equality law changes

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The government’s call for evidence on equality law outlines its equality policy objectives. Responses will influence the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. Key objectives include making equal pay rights effective for...more

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California Pay Data Reporting in 2025: Everything You Need to Know

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The State of California Civil Rights Department’s (CA CRD) fifth annual pay filing is currently underway, with a due date of Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. The filing requirement, first instituted in 2021, was motivated by the...more

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Trump Administration Attacks Pay Equity Practices

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Employers have seen a whirlwind of activity from the Trump administration during its first month in office. The Administration has issued Executive Orders and other guidance impacting a myriad of employment issues. Employers...more

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It’s That Time Of Year Again – California Pay Data Reporting Is Due May 14, 2025!

As California private employers of 100 or more employees and/or 100 or more workers hired through labor contractors may know, it is time to annually report pay, demographic, and other workforce data to the Civil Rights...more

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Will California Pay Data Reports Get a New Look in 2026?

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As employers deal with all the changes at the federal level, they should also be mindful of potential changes at the state level, specifically in California.  As we see companies evaluating the type of data they are...more

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DEI in the Spotlight:  Wage and Hour Implications

With the nation’s heightened focus on DEI programs and policies, U.S. employers should carefully evaluate the legal risks associated with their DEI-related wage and hour practices....more

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International Women's Day – Accelerate Action: Advancing Women in Leadership

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International Women’s Day (IWD) falls on the March 8th each year. This year’s campaign theme, “Accelerate Action,” highlights the urgent need for progress as data from the World Economic Forum predicts that, at the current...more

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[Webinar] Designing Compensation Systems to Avoid Illegal DEI Practices - March 12th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

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Recent Executive Orders aimed at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and practices have left many employers struggling with how to avoid engaging in “illegal DEI” practices. An important consideration for...more

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What Holds Women and Girls Back in Science?

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Today, as the world marks the 10th anniversary of the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, it's a chance to take stock of where we stand. Back in 2015, the United Nations General Assembly established this day...more

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Key Take-Aways On The Executive Order Removing Barriers to AI Development

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On January 23, 2025, the President issued an Executive Order on “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence.” The Executive Order seeks to position the Country as a global leader in AI innovation. ...more

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California Adds New Race Category to Annual Pay Data Report

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By: Fred Satterwhite and Kate Hayek California’s Civil Rights Department (CA CRD) has beaten federal government agencies in the race to collect and present data using updated race and ethnicity categories....more

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Employers Can Expect a more business-friendly EEOC in a Second Trump Administration

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Under the Biden administration, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the agency that administers and enforces federal workplace civil rights law, advanced numerous employee-friendly initiatives, with a...more

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Proposed rule on federal contractor salary information requests, comp information on job postings is withdrawn

On January 8th, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council withdrew a proposed rule that would have (1) prohibited federal government contractors and subcontractors from requesting or using compensation history in the hiring...more

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Global Employment Law Update: A Quick Look Back at Key Legislative Changes in 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, 2024 saw a host of significant updates and legislative changes—predominantly aimed at improving employee welfare. ...more

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Newsflash – What do the UK’s new employment laws mean for Financial Services?

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The UK’s new Labour government unveiled a package of new workers’ rights yesterday, with wide-ranging ramifications for employers. Whilst the most significant measures will not be implemented until 2026 at the earliest,...more

International Lawyers Network

Combating Biases: Supporting Women in the Workplace Beyond Motherhood

Reading this article was a powerful and emotional experience. Sometimes, we know certain truths, but seeing them confirmed with actual data can be both validating and heartbreaking....more

Cole Schotz

Practical Tips for Employers Seeking to Create or Expand Workplace DEI Programs

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Almost all decision makers at companies can agree that having the right people for the job is paramount to running a successful operation. Many of these decisionmakers believe that having a robust and legally compliant DEI...more

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What’s Going on in Mexico This Week? Congress Considers 40-Hour Workweek, Amendments to Federal Labor and Employment Laws

Mexico’s Congress has continued to make progress on several legislative items of importance to employers and employees alike, including, most especially, a proposed reduction in the maximum number of workweek hours....more

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Time to go back in the box, Barbie

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Wild horses couldn’t have dragged me to see the new Barbie film. But then I saw that a number of commentators from various quarters in the States were criticising the film for being “woke” and “feminist” and even burning...more

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Conducting the Internal DEI Audit and Avoiding the “And No Good Deed Goes Unpunished”

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While incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) into the corporate culture is not something that is new, it is something that has become increasingly important and complex. Activist consumers are leveraging their...more

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Employment Flash - April 2023

In our latest edition of Employment Flash, we examine developments over the past three months, including the NLRB’s ruling regarding employees’ labor law rights in severance agreements, a Supreme Court decision that upheld...more

King & Spalding

Early Trends Provide Guidance for Required 10-K Human Capital Disclosures

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It has been more than 30 years since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has significantly revised any disclosure requirements relating to employees. But in August 2020, after considering comment letters from...more

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Pay Equity Advocates Leverage Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits To Drive Pay Equity Efforts

Pay equity advocates have used a variety of mechanisms to pressure employers to prioritize pay equity in the workplace. These efforts include shareholder resolutions regarding pay equity, threats of divestiture, and public...more

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[Webinar] 2021 Labor & Employment Legal Update - December 3rd, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT

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2021 Labor & Employment Legal Update: What’s to Come? With 2020 quickly coming to a close after an unprecedented and historic year of events, we will look at what changes are expected for 2021 and how those changes may...more

Morgan Lewis

How the Change in US Administration May Affect the Sports Industry

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President-elect Joseph Biden has indicated that he will make significant changes to the policies and practices of the prior administration that will impact the public and employers, including in the sports industry....more

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