lace Why Employers Should Care About Women’s Health And Its Impact On Workplace Policies By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:19:56 +0000 Mikayla Almeida, Kimberly Doud and Anne Sanchez LaWer explain to employers about how implementing benefits related to women’s health and fertility could reduce turnover and retain talent. ACC Central Florida View Full Article
lace The Impact of the Presidential Election on Artificial Intelligence Regulations in the Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:07:58 +0000 As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the workplace, lawmakers and agencies are grappling with how to regulate its use in employment settings, from hiring practices to employee monitoring. The next administration’s approach to AI regulation will help shape the balance between innovation and worker protection, with each political party offering distinct views on the role of government oversight. A shift in power could lead to changes in how the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the U.S. Full Article
lace Inaugural Report of Littler’s Global Workplace Transformation Initiative By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:18:07 +0000 The COVID-19 pandemic required nearly every employer around the globe to take stock of its workforce, policies and practices, and adapt to a rapidly changing and unpredictable environment. COVID-19 will eventually pass, but transformative issues laid bare by the pandemic—which were already in motion—will remain, likely at an accelerated pace. Full Article
lace COVID-19 Vaccination: A Littler Global Guide on Legal & Practical Implications in the Workplace (January 2022 Update) By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:17:28 +0000 The Firm’s International Practice Group has once again updated its COVID-19 Vaccination: A Littler Global Guide on Legal & Practical Implications in the Workplace. Two years into the pandemic, experts agree that – in the absence of newly emerging and highly transmissible variants – COVID-19 might lose its pandemic status before the end of 2022 due to the development of various COVID-19 vaccines and increasing global vaccination rates. Full Article
lace Social and Political Issues and the Workplace – Implications for Employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 12 May 2021 17:32:56 +0000 Over the past year, employers have had to grapple with seismic social, cultural, and political developments impacting profoundly how they do business. Full Article
lace An Overview of the Employment Law Issues Posed by Generative AI in the Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:31:59 +0000 Generative AI, which is a type of artificial intelligence that can produce or create new content, has already started to impact the workplace in various ways. On the positive side, it can automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, leading to increased efficiency and productivity. For example, it can assist with data entry, customer service, and content creation. Additionally, it can help businesses to analyze and make sense of large amounts of data, leading to better decision-making. Full Article
lace Littler AI in the Workplace Survey Report 2023 By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:01:10 +0000 Employers are increasingly looking to reap benefits from both generative and predictive artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including in human resources (HR) functions. Yet an evolving patchwork of AI regulation and the rampant pace of technological change place many at a crossroads. How will the growing use of AI impact workforce decisions and expose new vulnerabilities? Full Article
lace Challenging Harassment in the Workplace: A Key Priority at the EEOC By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:52:06 +0000 As part of an employer’s EEO compliance efforts, minimizing the risk of harassment claims should be a top priority. Recent statistics issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) indicate that the number of harassment charges has continued to spike upward over the past several years, including the monetary recovery for such claims. On May 15, 2024, the EEOC issued its annual statistics on charge activity, which indicated the following: Full Article
lace New Year, New Workplace Fairness Act Requirements for Oregon Employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:03:08 +0000 Since October 1, 2020, Oregon employers have operated under the Workplace Fairness Act (“OWFA”), which restricts employers from including confidentiality, non-disparagement, and no-rehire provisions in settlement agreements and separation agreements unless the employee specifically requests them. In March 2022, Governor Kate Brown signed Senate Bill 1586 into law, which amends the OWFA effective January 1, 2023, and clarifies many of the provisions of the original OWFA. Full Article
lace The Key Laws That Will Impact Kentucky Businesses and Workplaces in 2023 By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:13:49 +0000 LaToi Mayo, Kellan Coffey and Amanda Combs discuss the new Kentucky laws that focus on measures to attract businesses, increase workforce participation and increase economic growth. The Lane Report View Full Article
lace New York, California Take Lead to Shape Workplace Violence Laws By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:43:50 +0000 Rebecca Goldstein talks about new workplace violence prevention laws in California and New York. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required) Full Article
lace Politics in a California Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:49:46 +0000 California law provides robust protections for employees’ political activity, including anti-discrimination and retaliation protections. California law also provides employees broad protections for lawful off-duty conduct. California employers are required to provide employees with time off to vote and post a notice explaining those rights. For the upcoming election, this notice must be posted by October 26, 2024. Full Article
lace Politics In California Workplaces: What Employers Must Know By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:27:28 +0000 Bradford Kelley and Britney Torres predict politics in the workplace will remain an issue beyond the election and so California employers need a long-term plan measures for issues that include voter intimidation and discrimination and employees taking time off to vote. Law360 View (Subscription required) Full Article
lace Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Finds it Has Concurrent Jurisdiction with Labour Arbitrators to Decide Human Rights Claims in Unionized Workplaces By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2022 20:25:07 +0000 The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario recently held a preliminary hearing to determine whether allegations made under the Human Rights Code (Code) fell within the exclusive jurisdiction of a labour arbitrator, or whether the Tribunal had concurrent jurisdiction over employment-related human rights matters in a unionized workplace. Full Article
lace Bipartisan Passage of Workplace Laws Puts Employers on Notice By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:34:18 +0000 Jim Paretti says several new bipartisan laws focused on issues women experience in the workplace may move employers to work on preventing instances that would violate the new measures. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required.) Full Article
lace How The High Court Shook Up Workplace Bias Law In 2023 By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:24:34 +0000 Jim Paretti says two U.S. Supreme Court rulings on discrimination law that changed how employers evaluate religious accommodation requests and ended affirmative action in higher education will affect employers for years to come. Law360 Employment Authority View (Subscription required.) Full Article
lace New York Amends Workplace Violence Prevention Law to Extend Coverage to Public Schools By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:44:37 +0000 Since 2006, public employers in New York have been required to implement programs to prevent and minimize workplace violence.1 Public school employers, including public school districts, New York City public schools, Boards of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES), and County Vocational Education and Extension Boards, were previously exempted from the law. Full Article
lace State Legislation to Curb Workplace Violence Raises Compliance Concerns By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:01:23 +0000 Alka Ramchandani-Raj talks about California’s SB 553, which represents the nation's first general industry workplace violence prevention safety requirements for employers. State Net Capitol Journal View (Subscription required.) Full Article
lace Effective January 1, 2024, Employers in British Columbia, Canada Have Duties to Cooperate and to Maintain Employment Regarding Certain Workplace Injuries By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:32:25 +0000 On November 24, 2022, Bill 41 – 2022: Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2022 (Bill 41), which introduced changes to British Columbia’s Workers Compensation Act, received Royal Assent. Effective January 1, 2024, Bill 41 imposes certain duties on employers and employees following a workplace injury. Full Article
lace What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Construction Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:01:55 +0000 James McGehee and Bradford Kelley provide insight into the potential impact of AI on the construction industry. For Construction Pros View Full Article
lace Pandemic-Based Workplace Restructuring Persists, Employers Say By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2024 16:34:32 +0000 Devjani Mishra discusses the pandemic’s ongoing impact on the workplace revealed by key findings from Littler’s 2024 Annual Employer Survey Report. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required.) Full Article
lace Compliance Countdown To New Calif. Workplace Safety Rules By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:00:35 +0000 Adam Fiss, Alka Ramchandani-Raj and David Dixon discuss California Labor Code Section 6401.9, which will implement the first general industry workplace violence prevention safety requirements in the U.S. Law360 View (Subscription required.) Full Article
lace 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
lace Microdosing Psilocybin: Popular Drug Has Implications for the Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:58:12 +0000 This Insight discusses what psilocybin is, how it is used, and various state and local laws that either decriminalize and/or legalize its use, or make the enforcement of its illegality a low priority. This Insight also addresses some steps employers can take if employees are “microdosing” psilocybin while at work. Full Article
lace Spotting and Solving Workplace Issues Before They Lead to Legal Troubles By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:31:22 +0000 Full Article
lace Managing Legal Compliance and Workplace Culture in the Nevada Cannabis Industry By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:54:38 +0000 Full Article
lace Politics in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:47:43 +0000 Full Article
lace Vaccines and Returning to Work: How the Pandemic Is Changing ADA Workplace Accommodations - Utah Edition By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:09:40 +0000 Full Article
lace The National Association of State Chambers and Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute Form Coalition and Support Workforce Development Legislation By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:43:22 +0000 In a letter sent to Congress today, the Coalition expresses support for legislation that would modernize America’s workforce development and education system Full Article
lace TechNet and Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute Support the Illinois Senate’s Passage of Biometric Information Privacy Act Reform Bill By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:58:58 +0000 Update: On August 2, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed SB 2979 into law, reforming the liability guidelines under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. CHICAGO (April 11, 2024) – Today, the Illinois Senate passed SB 2979, which would reform the liability guidelines under the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The bill marks an important milestone in the broader effort to resolve BIPA’s vague statutory language and courts’ expansive interpretations of the law, which have posed a threat to businesses that capture biometric information. Full Article
lace Littler's Workplace Policy Institute Releases 2024 Labor Day Report By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:47:19 +0000 Amid election uncertainty, employers face challenges that include a growing skills gap, an increasingly active labor movement, and legal complexity around corporate diversity efforts Full Article
lace 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
lace UK: Menopause Awareness in the Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:22:15 +0000 Recent statistics indicate that menopause is having a significant effect on employees in the workplace. Full Article
lace Developing a Global Data Protection Framework for Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:53:46 +0000 Despite the broad range of artificial intelligence technologies and the flurry of new laws regulating them, virtually all laws regulating how these technologies process data follow the same basic framework. This means employers can follow a relatively straightforward checklist around the world to work through the major data protection issues. This Insight walks through the checklist and identifies significant variations between regions and countries. Full Article
lace A Comprehensive Global Guide for AI Data Protection in the Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:30:57 +0000 Zoe Argento, Kwabena Appenteng, Alyssa Daniels, Philip Gordon, Rajko Herrmann, Soowon Hong, Renata Neeser, Naomi Seddon, Christina Stogov and Grace Yang share a comprehensive guide for how employers can ensure data protection as they implement artificial intelligence. Corporate Compliance Insights View Full Article
lace Politics in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:56:27 +0000 How employers deal with politics in the workplace involves a wide range of issues, including an organization’s brand, reputation, and values. Full Article
lace Politics In The Workplace: What Employers Need To Know By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:01:50 +0000 Bradford Kelley, Kellen Shearin and Michael Lotito say employers must consider employees' rights — and limits on those rights — related to political speech and activities in the workplace. Law360 View (Subscription required.) Full Article
lace July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:25:44 +0000 Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report! As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law updates. Some states, like Maryland, have at least a dozen new laws and regulations taking effect this summer, tackling everything from vaping at work to pay discrimination. Other states have just one, such as the state of West Virginia, which now restrains employers from acting against employees who store firearms in their vehicles on company property. Full Article
lace Politics in the Workplace and the Risks of Social Media By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:26:49 +0000 How employers address employees’ use of social media as a forum to engage on political issues entails a range of considerations. Social media’s potential to reach an outsized audience compared to traditional venues for political discourse may increase the negative effects of controversial political speech in the workplace. Full Article
lace Private employers should consider this when navigating politics in the workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:47:14 +0000 Joycelyn Stevenson shares four key points employers should consider when it comes to politics at work. Nashville Business Journal View (Subscription required) Full Article
lace 5 Questions About NY's Workplace Violence Prevention Law By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:47:57 +0000 Rebecca Goldstein and Terri Solomon comment on New York's Retail Worker Safety Act, which requires retail employers to adopt a violence prevention policy. Law360 Employment Authority View (Subscription required) Full Article
lace AI in the Workplace: Labor Department Issues Best Practices for Employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:02:37 +0000 Bradford J. Kelley stresses to employers the importance of implementing safeguards when considering adopting AI technologies. Thomson Reuters View Full Article
lace How The Presidential Election Will Affect Workplace AI Regs By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:51:06 +0000 Bradford Kelley, Jim Paretti and Eduardo Reyes Chavez say a new administration could lead to changes in AI compliance requirements for employers nationwide. Law360 View (Subscription required) Full Article
lace GOP Election Wins May Set Stage For Curbing Workplace DEI By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:48:42 +0000 Jim Paretti says DEI initiatives under a Republican administration will "be under a lot more scrutiny" and subject to tighter limits. Law360 Employment Authority View (Subscription required) Full Article
lace Does conflict-driven internal displacement influence demand for agricultural inputs? Evidence from Nigeria By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:29:26 +0000 Does conflict-driven internal displacement influence demand for agricultural inputs? Evidence from Nigeria Examining the effectiveness of vouchers and marketing information. The post Does conflict-driven internal displacement influence demand for agricultural inputs? Evidence from Nigeria appeared first on IFPRI. Full Article
lace Mission Meals Collective and Sheltering in Place By ww2.kqed.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:13:57 +0000 Since the beginning of shelter-in-place orders in March, businesses across the U.S. have been forced to close their doors in accordance with shelter-in-place restrictions. While many storefronts now stand quiet and vacant, Eterna Primavera Bakery on 24th and Alabama streets is an exception to the desolation. Every Sunday since early March, the Guatemalan bakery transforms … Continue reading Mission Meals Collective and Sheltering in Place → Full Article
lace The Future of Proteomics is Up in the Air: Can Ion Mobility Replace Liquid Chromatography for High Throughput Proteomics? - ACS Publications By news.google.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT The Future of Proteomics is Up in the Air: Can Ion Mobility Replace Liquid Chromatography for High Throughput Proteomics? ACS Publications Full Article
lace Radio presenter ‘replaced because of accent’ loses race claim By www.personneltoday.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:53:25 +0000 A radio presenter who claimed she was replaced because of her Indian accent has lost her claim for race discrimination. The post Radio presenter ‘replaced because of accent’ loses race claim appeared first on Personnel Today. Full Article Latest News Employment tribunals Race discrimination Ethnicity
lace Employment rights reforms fail to address workplace bullying By www.personneltoday.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:49 +0000 The lack of a distinct statutory definition of workplace bullying, and of bespoke protections addressing it must be rectified, argues Thomas Beale. The post Employment rights reforms fail to address workplace bullying appeared first on Personnel Today. Full Article Sexual harassment Bullying and harassment Employment law Latest News Economics government & business
lace Sense of Place: This Tokyo act embodies the energy of Japan's busy capital By www.npr.org Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:59 +0000 Meet the eclectic J-pop trio, CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article