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EEOC Issues Final Regulations on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Key Takeaways for Employers

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) unveiled final regulations and guidance on the new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The final regulations and guidance contain detailed guidance to help...more

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POWR Play: Big Changes Ahead for Colorado Antidiscrimination Law

In June 2023, Governor Jared Polis signed into law the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (“POWR”) Act, dramatically altering Colorado’s antidiscrimination law, and presenting a host of new challenges for employers....more

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The Illinois Attorney General and ISBE Release Non-Discriminatory Student Discipline Guidance

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The Office of the Illinois Attorney General and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recently issued new non-regulatory guidance to assist public K-12 school districts with applying student discipline policies in a...more

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WPI State of the States: New Year, New Legislative Trends

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The year 2020 is already shaping up to be quite active on the employment law front, and a quarter of U.S. states have yet to convene their 2020 legislative sessions. In January, over 800 labor and employment-related bills,...more

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Bill Expanding NYC Human Rights Law to Protect Independent Contractors and Freelancers Becomes Law

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Once effective, the anti-discrimination and retaliation provisions of the NYC Human Rights Law will apply to freelancers and independent contractors. In addition, independent contractors and employed family...more

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NYC Commission Issues Guidance On Immigration and National Origin Discrimination; Expansion of Law to Cover Independent...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York City Commission on Human Rights released guidance clarifying the New York City Human Rights Law’s restriction on discriminating against applicants and workers on the basis of actual or...more

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Littler Global Guide - Denmark - Q2 2019

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Amendments to Concept of Industrial Accidents to Cover “Temporary” Injuries - New Legislation Enacted - The Danish Parliament recently amended the Danish Workers’ Compensation Act for the purpose of, among other things,...more

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New York State Legislature Passes Major Amendments To Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Laws

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York State Legislature has passed, and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is expected to sign, a bill amending the state’s anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws. The legislation significantly expands...more

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Littler Global Guide - India - Q3 2018

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HIV Act: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Issues Official Notification - New Legislation Enacted - On September 10, 2018, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued notification of the HIV Act, which aims to...more

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