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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings. less -

Mexico's Government Announces New Proposal to Reduce Working Time to 40 Hours Per Week

Holland & Knight LLP on 5/7/2025

In commemoration of Labor Day, the Mexican government announced an important amendment to reduce the workweek from 48 hours to 40 hours progressively. This change is set to start this year and aims for completion by 2030....more

[Webinar] New Law Changes in Effect for Employers Hiring Minors - May 14th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST

Foster Swift Collins & Smith on 4/30/2025

With summer right around the corner, teenagers will soon be out of school—and out looking for a place to work. If you’re planning on hiring teenagers during the summer months and beyond, be sure you’re familiar with the...more

Mastering Middle Eastern Markets: 8 Essential Tips for Global Employers

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 1/24/2025

Setting up operations in the Middle East comes with a unique set of challenges and considerations requiring knowledge of regional legal obligations and cultural practices that can affect workplaces—from the necessity of...more

10 Biggest Changes in United Kingdom’s Sweeping New Employment Rights Bill: What U.S. Employers Can Do To Prepare

Fisher Phillips on 10/17/2024

The United Kingdom just introduced a landmark new Employment Rights Bill, aimed at ending unfair employment practices and helping to deliver economic growth. According to the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister’s Office, this is...more

How Manufacturers Can Avoid Potential Pitfalls of AI-Based Recruitment

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 9/27/2024

The manufacturing industry is familiar with strategically integrating automation tools and technologies to address labor shortages and promote safety and productivity in the workplace. Manufacturers exploring the potential...more

[Webinar] Storm-Ready Workforce: Best Practices for Employers to Manage Employees Before, During, and After a Natural Disaster -...

FordHarrison on 8/30/2024

Hurricane season is here, bringing with it the potential for severe weather that can cause widespread damage, impacting entire communities. Natural disasters may be unpredictable - but your response doesn't have to be....more

New Illinois Child Labor Law Brings Enhanced Workplace Rules for Minors Under 16

Littler on 8/19/2024

On July 30, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law S.B. 3646 (the “Act”), repealing the state’s prior child labor law, and replacing it with the “Child Labor Law of 2024.” The stated intent of the Act is to “safeguard all...more

Get Set for Summer: 8 Things Hospitality Employers Should Know About Hiring Teens this Season

Fisher Phillips on 5/14/2024

Many employers in the hospitality industry are ramping up their hiring efforts as they get ready for their busiest season. Whether you’re operating a restaurant, hotel, swim club, tourist attraction, or other business that’s...more

UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: April 2024

BCLP on 4/30/2024

Our April update includes a case on AI facial recognition software that allegedly discriminated against black people, a case where an individual carrying out a dismissal did not have enough knowledge of protected disclosures...more

A Four-Day Workweek? What Employers Can Expect from Congress’ Newest Fight for a 32-Hour Workweek

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 3/22/2024

A new piece of legislation introduced in Congress, if enacted, would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to establish 32-hour workweek for non-exempt employees, with no loss in pay. While the bill is unlikely to gain steam, it...more

NLRB Issues Final Rule: Standard Used to Determine Joint-Employer Status

Stevens & Lee on 10/30/2023

On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued its new final rule regarding the Standard for Determining Joint-Employer Status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). An employer will now be a...more

What Is Going on in Mexico This Week? Labor and Employment Legislative Developments in Congress and Other News for Employers

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 10/24/2023

This week, October 22–29, 2023, Mexico’s Congress has continued to advance several pieces of legislation that would amend the Federal Labor Law (FLL), including bills that would make changes to wage and hour requirements,...more

UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: June 2023

BCLP on 6/27/2023

Our June update includes cases on whether an employer notified of an employee’s pregnancy just before termination is liable for a pregnancy dismissal, whether an employer’s future discovery of a disability makes it...more

Time is Money: Addressing Time Theft in the Workplace

Miller Canfield on 6/14/2023

Every minute counts in the workplace, but what happens when employees start stealing worktime for personal gain? This important issue is known as time theft which is the act of employees taking advantage of company time for...more

Essential Summer Reading List for Employers

Fisher Phillips on 6/6/2023

Summer’s the time to sit back and relax and catch up on some light reading you’ve been meaning to get to. And what better way to spend time poolside or at the beach than to scroll through some links from Fisher Phillips? Here...more

Hiring Seasonal Workers This Summer? Here’s Your Guide to Bringing Aboard Minors, Interns, and Volunteers

Fisher Phillips on 5/26/2023

Employers are keenly aware that the labor market is very tight, and you’re likely struggling to find talent. As summer approaches and many employers move into their busiest season, you may be looking at creative staffing...more

UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: March 2023

BCLP on 3/23/2023

Our March update includes new cases on whether a “without prejudice” letter attaching a settlement agreement and referring to a termination by mutual agreement can be an effective dismissal letter, the role of written...more

Australia Passes Comprehensive Workplace Reform: 12 Key Updates Employers Should Note

Fisher Phillips on 1/20/2023

Employers in Australia are facing the most comprehensive workplace relations reform in more than a decade and will need to ensure they update their policies and practices to account for key changes. Australia’s Fair Work Act...more

Is the 4-Day Workweek Right for Your Business? Top 4 Things for Employers to Consider Before Implementing this Trend

Fisher Phillips on 1/17/2023

Over the past few years, you’ve likely weighed the pros and cons of remote and hybrid work arrangements – but have you considered moving to a four-day workweek as a tool for building a top-notch workforce? Recent trends like...more

UK Employment Law: Legislation and Conversations for 2023

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/10/2023

In spite of the political turmoil in the UK in 2022, the government did pick up a number of legislative priorities after the hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, we anticipate a number of developments in...more

Stick to the Schedule: Los Angeles Imposes Significant New Requirements on Retail Employers

Proskauer - California Employment Law on 11/29/2022

On November 22, 2022, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed the Fair Work Week Ordinance (“FWWO”). Set to take effect in April 2023, the new law imposes significant requirements on retail employers in the City of...more

Employing Minors in Tennessee – FAQs for Employers

Fisher Phillips on 11/15/2022

With the labor shortage, you may have started considering expanding your applicant pool to groups of potential employees you had not previously considered, like minors. Even if you have not yet considered hiring minors, you...more

The Top 16 Workplace Law Stories from September 2022

Fisher Phillips on 10/5/2022

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

NLRB’s Proposed New Rule Would Expand Joint Employer Status to Entities With Indirect Control Over Worker Conditions

ArentFox Schiff on 9/13/2022

Does anyone feel like they’ve seen this movie before? On September 6, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or “the Board”) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that dramatically changed the joint employer analysis...more

Top 4 Things Employers Can Do to Prepare for a Possible Recession – and Top 3 Things to Ease Workers’ Inflationary Concerns

Fisher Phillips on 7/28/2022

With the announcement this morning that the country’s economic numbers have declined for the second straight quarter, many employers are fearful of a possible recession, or at least a sustained economic downturn – and are...more

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