ex OSHA in the Post-Chevron Era: What’s Next for the Agency? By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:07:38 +0000 On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, overturned its four-decade long Chevron doctrine announced by the Court in its landmark decision of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Full Article
ex Ontario, Canada Court Affirms City Lacked Control of Workplace and Exercised Due Diligence, Upholding Acquittal of OHSA Charges By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:45:54 +0000 In R. v. Greater Sudbury (City), 2024 ONSC 3959, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (OSCJ) dismissed an appeal of the trial judge’s decision in which she acquitted the City of Sudbury (City) of various charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Full Article
ex The End of an Era: What’s Next for OSHA Post-Chevron? By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:15:28 +0000 Jamie Spataro discusses what’s next for OSHA rulemaking and interpretive authority after SCOTUS overturned “Chevron deference.” Industry Today View (Subscription required) Full Article
ex Chevron is Gone. What’s Next for Labor and Employment Law? By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:44:35 +0000 Full Article
ex Mexico's Human Trafficking Law Reform: Are Employers at Risk of Criminal Sanctions for Scheduling Overtime? By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:51:49 +0000 Full Article
ex Post 80/20/30 Landscape? What is Next for the Hospitality Industry? By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:38:34 +0000 Full Article
ex The New Jersey Wage Hub Unpacked: A 60-day Review of the New Jersey Wage Hub and What Comes Next By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:57:33 +0000 Full Article
ex Now That the Election Is Over, Here’s What Texas Employers Can Expect By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:42:28 +0000 Full Article
ex Companies Seeking Stimulus Funds Should Expect a More Aggressive OFCCP By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:27:02 +0000 As part of the Obama administration's commitment to accountability in spending under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the federal Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will be tracking its ARRA-related and non-ARRA-related enforcement activities separately and aggressively auditing recipients of ARRA funds. On July 7, 2009, OFCCP released a new directive that explains the different procedures that will apply in scheduling and conducting compliance evaluations for ARRA-funded contractors versus other federal contractors. Full Article
ex Once Bitten, Twice Shy: COBRA Excise Tax Audits May Add to COBRA's Bite By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:03:58 +0000 The advent of Health Care Reform has not lessened the importance of complying with existing Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and Internal Revenue Code requirements for employer-provided group health plans, such as COBRA, which requires covered health plans to provide certain notices and the opportunity to elect continued coverage to covered persons (qualified beneficiaries) who would otherwise lose coverage because of certain "qualifying events" such as termination of employment, loss of dependent status, and others. IRS Updated COBRA Audit Guidelines Full Article
ex Challenges and Best Practices for Home Care Employers Following the Elimination of the Companionship Exemption By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 21:50:20 +0000 On October 1, 2013, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (DOL) published a final rule in the Federal Register eliminating the Fair Labor Standard Act's (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime exemption for home care workers employed by home care agencies and other companies. The new regulations also significantly narrow the exemption for home care workers employed directly by the individuals or families receiving home care services. Full Article
ex Viewpoint: A Checklist to Prepare for the DOL's Expansion of FMLA Audits By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:56:27 +0000 Jeff Nowak offers advice to employers on the DOL’s announcement that it will ramp up Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), as well as wage and hour, audits. SHRM Online View (Subscription required.) Full Article
ex Court finds employers' discretion in awarding bonuses must be exercised fairly By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:23:20 +0000 Rhonda B. Levy and George Vassos discuss an Ontario Court of Appeal decision that puts employers on notice that their discretion in awarding bonuses is not unconstrained and must be exercised fairly and reasonably. Human Resources Director Canada View (Subscription required.) Full Article
ex European Employers Navigate New Pressures Around Flexible Work Models, AI Adoption and Divisive Social Issues, Littler Survey Finds By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:37:29 +0000 (November 8, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, has released its sixth annual European Employer Survey Report. Based on responses from 780 human resources (HR) executives, in-house lawyers and business leaders from across Europe, the report explores the myriad ways in which employers are responding to changes in workplace management, policy and culture. Full Article
ex Littler Receives 15th Consecutive Perfect Score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:57:41 +0000 (December 1, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, earned the top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the 15th consecutive year. The firm joins the ranks of 545 major U.S. businesses who also earned top marks in this year’s benchmarking survey and report, which measures corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Full Article
ex Littler Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers™ List in Mexico By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:22:31 +0000 MEXICO (December 7, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that attorneys in its Mexico offices have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers®. The individual attorneys that were acknowledged include: Full Article
ex C-Suite Executives Committed to Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Despite Backlash and Legal Challenges, Littler Survey Finds By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:25:35 +0000 (January 10, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has released its Inclusion, Equity and Diversity (IE&D) C-Suite Survey Report, completed by more than 320 C-suite executives across the United States. Full Article
ex Littler Associate N. Brenda Adimora Selected as Texas Bar Fellow By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:35:47 +0000 HOUSTON (April 2, 2024) – N. Brenda Adimora, an associate in the Houston office of Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been selected as a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Fellows of the Foundation are selected based on outstanding contributions to the legal profession as well as a commitment to their Texas communities. Full Article
ex Littler Continues Robust Canadian Expansion with Five New Additions to Toronto Office By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:38:05 +0000 New Additions Follow Arrival of Three Partners in Recent Months Full Article
ex C-Suite Executives Are Advancing Workplace Generative AI Policies as Risks Mount, Littler Survey Finds By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:37:55 +0000 Survey also reveals significant misalignment among top executives, posing challenges for effective AI risk management Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has released its 2024 AI C-Suite Survey Report, completed by more than 330 C-suite executives across the United States. Full Article
ex UK: Fire and rehire – where are we now and what happens next? By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:28:35 +0000 A recent UK Supreme Court decision restored an injunction preventing an employer from using the practice of “fire and rehire” to push a change in benefits through. The UK Government also recently published the draft Employment Rights Bill, which contains major proposed reforms to “fire and rehire” and “fire and replace” practices. Full Article
ex DOL Opinion Letter Offers Additional Insight Regarding Regular Rate Treatment of Expense Reimbursement Payments By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:21:11 +0000 On November 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2024-01. This letter provides additional clarity about whether daily expense reimbursement payments can be excluded from an employee’s regular rate when calculating overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Full Article
ex Brazil Data Protection Law – Litigation in the Context of Employment By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:24:09 +0000 Employers operating in Brazil will likely see an uptick in litigation involving claims filed under the country’s Data Protection Law (LGPD). The Brazilian National Data Protection Agency, the entity charged with enforcing the LGPD, recently issued new guidance on this law. The Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD) in effect since 2020 is starting to show its effects in the litigation landscape. Full Article
ex Employers Expect Increased Regulatory Enforcement Amid Legislative Slowdown in Election Year, Littler Survey Finds By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2024 14:12:33 +0000 (May 8, 2024) – In an election year that could significantly impact the future of employment and labor law, U.S. employers expect heightened regulatory enforcement as they navigate a host of workplace issues, including the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and managing divisive political beliefs among employees. Full Article
ex An Accidental Outcome? Alex MacDonald returns to discuss how the NLRA’s success has resulted in fewer unions & what might happen under a new administration in DC By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:01:27 +0000 Alex MacDonald discusses his article “The Accidental Success of the NLRA: How a Law About Unions Achieved Its Goals by Giving Us Fewer Unions” on a podcast. Labor Union News Listen Full Article
ex Businesses breathe sigh of relief after Dutch expat tax reversal By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:30:05 +0000 Stephan Swinkels discusses a major reversal in reforms to Dutch tax law that would have impacted the recruitment and mobility of highly skilled foreign talent. Global Mobility Lawyer View (Subscription required) Full Article
ex Texas ABM Ruling Threatens Future of Labor Agency Law Judges By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:41:38 +0000 Alex MacDonald says the US Labor Department’s ability to use in-house judges to resolve claims may have to be addressed by the US Supreme Court because circuit splits threaten to limit the judges’ power. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required) Full Article
ex 4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:32:17 +0000 Michael Lotito, Jorge Lopez, Shannon Meade and Jim Paretti say employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements, a slowing in regulatory activity and DEI limitations under the Trump administration. HR Dive View Full Article
ex Texas Court to Weigh Overtime Rule With Trump Rescission Looming By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:55:58 +0000 While the state of Texas and businesses tries to convince a federal district court that the US DOL went beyond its authority with a rule expanding overtime protections, Jim Paretti says that if employers in Texas continue operating business as usual, they will be doing so at their own risk. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required) Full Article
ex Labor & Employment Firms Expect Demand Surge as Bosses Face Uncertainty Over Rules Changes By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:02:19 +0000 Amidst question marks with the NLRB and workplace regulations because of the new administration, Michael Lotito says employers should consult their counsel about preventative steps. The American Lawyer View (Subscription required) Full Article
ex ETSI launches a new group on information exchange between maritime surveillance authorities By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:08:26 GMT ETSI launches a new group on information exchange between maritime surveillance authorities Sophia Antipolis, 3 May 2019 ETSI has recently launched a new Industry Specification Group on a European Common Information Sharing Environment Service and Data Model (ISG CDM). The ETSI group will define technical standards to allow data exchange among different maritime legacy systems in a cooperative network. Enhancing information exchange between maritime surveillance authorities is one of the key strategic objectives of the European Union under the Integrated Maritime Policy with increased coordination between different policy areas (transport, environmental protection, fisheries control, border control, general law enforcement, customs and defence). Read More... Full Article
ex ETSI’s group on IPv6 extended to release V2X and security reports By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:10:39 GMT ETSI’s group on IPv6 extended to release V2X and security reports Sophia Antipolis, 23 August 2019 The ETSI Industry Specification Group working on IPv6 (ISG IP6) has been extended until December 2020 in order to complete an IPv6-based vehicular networking report and a report on IPv6 security, cybersecurity and privacy. Read More... Full Article
ex ETSI demonstrates latest OSM Release SIX - Gain hands-on experience at the ETSI OSM Hackfest By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:03:05 GMT Sophia Antipolis, 3 September 2019 The upcoming ETSI Open Source MANO Hackfest, on 9-13 September 2019, Patras, Greece, will showcase and demonstrate the recently announced ETSI OSM Release SIX. Read More... Full Article
ex ETSI IoT Week: semantics, experiences and security By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:12:48 GMT ETSI IoT Week: semantics, experiences and security Sophia Antipolis, 28 October 2019 ETSI IoT Week 2019 (21-25 October) drew more than 200 attendees to ETSI’s headquarters for what has become a must attend event for anyone who wants to understand the importance of standard-enabled technologies for IoT service deployments, in many different sectors. Read More... Full Article
ex ETSI issues two major standards for emergency calls: Next Generation 112 and Advanced Mobile Location By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:18:35 GMT ETSI issues two major standards for emergency calls: Next Generation 112 and Advanced Mobile Location Sophia Antipolis, 20 January 2020 ETSI’s Emergency Communication Special Committee has recently released two major specifications, ETSI TS 103 479, for NG112, the next generation of European emergency services and ETSI TS 103 625, for the specific Advanced Mobile Location function. AML is already implemented in 22 countries worldwide following the publication of the first ETSI technical report TR 103 393. Read More... Full Article
ex ETSI Multi-Access Edge Computing extends services to WiFi to address enterprise needs By www.etsi.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Jul 2020 08:14:52 GMT ETSI Multi-Access Edge Computing extends services to WiFi to address enterprise needs Sophia Antipolis, 16 July 2020 The ETSI Industry Specification Group on Multi-Access Edge Computing, ISG MEC, has recently released ETSI MEC GS 028 to extend network information services to the world of WiFi and thus squarely into enterprises space. Read More... Full Article
ex ETSI experts complete specifications for Vulnerable Road Users By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:26:47 GMT ETSI experts complete specifications for Vulnerable Road Users Sophia Antipolis, 24 November 2020 A group of experts in ETSI TC ITS, the committee in charge of Intelligent Transport Systems, has just completed a set of three standards related to Vulnerable Road Users (VRU) protection with the specification ETSI TS 103 300-3. This standard defines the VRU awareness service together with its key interfaces and protocols as well as the VRU awareness message (VAM) format, semantics and syntax. The specification completes the Technical Report, ETSI TR 103 300-1 on use cases and the Technical specification, ETSI TS 103 300-2, addressing the functional architecture and requirements for VRU. The development of the standards included stakeholders from around the world and received a large set of contributions from representatives working on different types of vulnerable road users, for example bicycles and motorcycles. Read More... Full Article
ex ETSI announces MEC 5G Integration Report and extension of ISG MEC By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:58:46 GMT ETSI announces MEC 5G Integration Report and extension of ISG MEC Sophia Antipolis, 7 December 2020 The ETSI Multi-access Edge Computing group (ETSI ISG MEC) has recently released the Group Report ETSI GR MEC 031 that describes the key issues, solution proposals and recommendations for MEC integration into 3GPP 5G systems. ETSI ISG MEC started their endeavour with the 3GPP 5G system specification when working on their White Paper published in June 2018. This White Paper confirmed the great synergies between the 3GPP 5G and MEC systems and how they both complemented each other in serving the edge computing demands of the 5G era. The Paper also highlighted main topics for further study, which provided the motivation for the creation of the ETSI GR MEC 031 MEC 5G Integration Report. Read More... Full Article
ex ETSI enables intercontinental testing for next-generation emergency communications By www.etsi.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:07:00 GMT ETSI enables intercontinental testing for next-generation emergency communications Sophia Antipolis, 23 March 2021 ETSI has successfully completed its international emergency communications interoperability testing event. 285 test pairings, with 87% demonstrating interoperability, were run from 22 February to 5 March 2021, both in Europe and across the Atlantic to assess the compatibility of products for mission-critical public safety services. This remote event was a cooperation between ETSI, EENA, the European Emergency Number Association and for the first time NENA, the 9-1-1 Association. Read More... Full Article
ex ETSI launches new White Paper titled Fibre Development Index: Driving Towards an F5G Gigabit Society By www.etsi.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:57:10 GMT ETSI launches new White Paper titled Fibre Development Index: Driving Towards an F5G Gigabit Society Sophia Antipolis, 19 August 2021 Fibre and fibre-based optical networks are the key technical enablers of our society's twin transitions (green and digital), providing sustainable and cost-effective communication with high bandwidth, stability, reliability, and improved latency. In addition, the fibre evolution enables sustainable economic growth through advanced services and applications for users, businesses, and industries. The new ETSI White Paper explains the methodology used to define a fibre development index, provides migration path recommendations to countries with different fibre development, and highlights the importance of setting policies to underpin that twin (green and digital) transformation. Read More... Full Article
ex World’s first non-cellular 5G technology, ETSI DECT-2020, gets ITU-R approval, setting example of new era connectivity By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:36:18 GMT World’s first non-cellular 5G technology, ETSI DECT-2020, gets ITU-R approval, setting example of new era connectivity Sophia Antipolis, 19 October 2021 ETSI DECT-2020 NR, the world’s first non-cellular 5G technology standard, has been recognized by the WP5D of the International Telecommunication Union’s Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) and included as part of the 5G standards in IMT-2020 technology recommendation. Dr. Günter Kleindl, Chair of the ETSI Technical Committee DECT, says: “With our traditional DECT standard we already received IMT-2000 approval by ITU-R twenty-one years ago, but the requirements for 5G were so much higher, that we had to develop a completely new, but compatible, radio standard.” Released last year, the standard sets an example of future connectivity: the infrastructure-less and autonomous, decentralized technology is designed for massive IoT networks for enterprises. It has no single points of failure and is accessible to anyone, costing only a fraction of the cellular networks both in dollars and in carbon footprint. Read More... Full Article
ex ETSI launches new education programme for the next generation of ICT standards professionals By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:15:29 GMT ETSI launches new education programme for the next generation of ICT standards professionals Sophia Antipolis, 8 February 2022 ICT standardization plays an important role for interoperability and innovation and its practice remains a topic that is not easily accessible. To try to remedy this situation and prepare the next generation of standards professionals, ETSI has developed comprehensive teaching materials on education about ICT standardization. With this programme ETSI leads ICT standardization education, bringing the expertise of its global membership from various sectors. Read More... Full Article
ex Standardization conference explores EU cybersecurity legislation By www.etsi.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:52:31 GMT Standardization conference explores EU cybersecurity legislation Sophia Antipolis, 16 March 2022 On 15 March, the European Standards Organizations (ESOs), CEN, CENELEC and ETSI, joined forces with ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, to organize their 6th annual conference. The virtual conference focused on ‘European Standardization in support of the EU cybersecurity legislation’ and attracted over 900 attendees from the EU and from around the world. Read More... Full Article
ex ETSI extends its ecosystem for the twin transition with new partners By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:06:52 GMT ETSI extends its ecosystem for the twin transition with new partners Sophia Antipolis, 29 March 2022 Today, ETSI’s General Assembly has approved two new Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Direct Trust and FIDO and two cooperation agreements with the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) and Information Technology Industry Council’s (ITI) The Green Grid (TGG). Read More... Full Article
ex ETSI’s world-first standard to secure consumer IoT devices is extended to Home Gateways By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:34:37 GMT ETSI’s world-first standard to secure consumer IoT devices is extended to Home Gateways Sophia Antipolis, 7 April 2022 ETSI is pleased to announce a new cyber security specification for Home Gateways, called ETSI TS 103 848 and developed by the CYBER Technical Committee. Adapted from the provisions of the world-first standard to secure consumer IoT devices, EN 303 645, this technical specification will secure physical devices between the in-home network and the public network, as well as the traffic between these networks. Read More... Full Article
ex ETSI Encrypted Traffic Integration group extends term to work on cryptographic and key management models By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:52:42 GMT ETSI Encrypted Traffic Integration group extends term to work on cryptographic and key management models Sophia Antipolis, 2 August 2022 ETSI has recently extended the term of its Industry Specification Group Encrypted Traffic Integration (ISG ETI) for a two-year period through to mid-2024 to work on specific cryptographic and key management models. Read More... Full Article
ex ETSI Event: How to teach the Next Generation of ICT Standards People By www.etsi.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:07:33 GMT ETSI Event: How to teach the Next Generation of ICT Standards People Sophia Antipolis, 12 October 2022 On 6 October, ETSI organized its first workshop dedicated to present the full teaching material for ICT standardization, available from our website. The ETSI education about standardization programme started in 2016. This event was addressed to educators at university level and professionals. The audience comprised national standards organizations, university professors and Intellectual Property experts. Read More... Full Article
ex New ETSI Telemetry Standard Improves Automation for better End-User Quality of Experience By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:24:48 GMT New ETSI Telemetry Standard Improves Automation for better End-User Quality of Experience Sophia Antipolis, 28 November 2022 As the scale and services offered through the Optical Access Networks increase, it is crucial to maintain network good operation and performance. To achieve this, the Optical Access Network monitoring can be improved when compared to existing traditional methods via automated real-time data collection. Telemetry enables this and transmits data from the optical line terminal (OLT) - i.e., the device at the endpoint of a passive optical network - in real-time to provide information to the data collection platform. Read More... Full Article
ex New Extension for Disabled People to the ETSI Mobile Emergency App Framework By www.etsi.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:54:00 GMT New Extension for Disabled People to the ETSI Mobile Emergency App Framework Sophia Antipolis, 16 January 2023 The ETSI emergency communications technical committee has just released a specification for a Pan-European Mobile Emergency Application framework (PEMEA) Real-Time Text Extension. Real-Time Text (RTT) communications are used extensively by people with hearing and speech disabilities around the world. These systems convey letters as they are typed from the source to the destination. Read More... Full Article
ex New ETSI Standard enables Next Generation Emergency Services Communications By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:06:15 GMT Sophia Antipolis, 11 April 2023 Today, most emergency services can only receive voice telephone calls. With all communication means that citizens now use in their daily life, they expect to use them as well to reach emergency services. To help achieve this goal, ETSI has just released a revised version of the specification ETSI TS 103 479. Developed by the technical committee EMTEL (emergency communications), this specification defines next generation core services (NGCS). Read More... Full Article
