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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 +

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 1/10/2020

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

Compliance Perspectives: Supply Chains, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics... on 1/2/2020

Matthew Friedman is the CEO of The Mekong Club, an organization supporting the private sector in the fight against modern slavery. Previously he worked for the United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking and US...more

California Employers To Face Raft Of New #MeToo Laws

Fisher Phillips on 10/2/2018

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

New Year's Resolution for California Employers: Know New Laws Affecting Your Business in 2017

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 12/28/2016

The California legislature enacted many new laws in 2016 affecting California employers, many of which are summarized below. All employers with operations in California should be aware of these new laws and consult with...more

Gifts that Don’t Quite Fit in Your Stocking: New Employment Laws Taking Effect in 2017

Franczek P.C. on 12/23/2016

A number of new state or local laws are set to take effect in Illinois in 2017 which will require employers to update their employee handbooks, employment agreements, and other policies and procedures. We address the key...more

California Employment Law Notes - October 2016

Proskauer - California Employment Law on 10/26/2016

Newly Enacted California Statutes - Minimum Wage Increases - As of January 1, 2017, businesses with 26 or more employees must pay a minimum wage of $10.50 per hour; the rate increases to $15.00 per hour in 2022....more

Do New Anti-Trafficking Requirements Apply To Your Company?

Fisher Phillips on 11/2/2015

As human trafficking and other forms of exploitation of labor continue to be a focus of public attention, requirements on some employers to prevent trafficking and related abuses have recently increased. ...more

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