j Littler Lightbulb – June Employment Appellate Roundup By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:24:20 +0000 This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal in the last month. At the Supreme Court Full Article
j Supreme Court of Canada Confirms “Owners” of Construction Projects Are “Employers” Under OHSA By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:48:43 +0000 Supreme Court of Canada lets stand decision finding an “owner” of a construction project can be considered an “employer” within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). This decision has significant implications for the construction sector, as a project owner can now be liable for OHSA violations of its contractor, subject to a due diligence defence. Full Article
j 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
j Connecticut Employers Can Terminate Employees Impaired by Medical Marijuana While Working; Appellate Court Also Provides Guidance for Reasonable Suspicion Drug Tests By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:51:43 +0000 In a significant decision about workplace drug use, the Connecticut Appellate Court backed an employer’s right to terminate a worker who was impaired on the job by medical marijuana. The decision also clarified the factual basis an employer must possess to justify ordering a drug test based on suspicion of impairment. Full Article
j Employer Zero-Tolerance Marijuana Policy Justified Termination, Federal District Court Agrees By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:59:51 +0000 A recent federal court decision agreed an Illinois employer had the right to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on marijuana use. Off-the-job marijuana use can trigger employee discipline so long as it is not unreasonable or discriminatory. Full Article
j Employer Zero-Tolerance Marijuana Policy Justified Termination, Federal District Court Agrees By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:53:20 +0000 Grant Goerke and Jennifer Chierek Znosko discuss a recent federal court decision that agreed an Illinois employer had the right to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on marijuana use. Westlaw Today View (Subscription required) Full Article
j Are You Ready for the June 18th PWFA Rule? By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:56:18 +0000 Full Article
j Using the New Jersey Wage Hub for Certified Payroll Reporting By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:31:27 +0000 Full Article
j Using the New Jersey Wage Hub for Certified Payroll Reporting By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:08:25 +0000 Full Article
j Using the New Jersey Wage Hub for Certified Payroll Reporting By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:42:27 +0000 Full Article
j Using the New Jersey Wage Hub for Certified Payroll Reporting By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:05:52 +0000 Full Article
j 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
j Japan: Some Progress Trimming Work Hours Since Overtime Law Took Effect By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:26:36 +0000 Aki Tanaka talks about how the monthly average working hour per employee went down in Japan after the country started implementing a law limiting overtime in 2018. SHRM Online View (Subscription required.) Full Article
j Felicia Watson Joins Littler as Senior Counsel in Washington, D.C. By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:53:19 +0000 WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 29, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Felicia Watson as senior counsel in its Washington, D.C., office. Watson joins from the National Association of Home Builders, where she served as assistant vice president of construction liability and research. Full Article
j Littler Welcomes Shareholder John Nordlund in San Diego By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:53:40 +0000 SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added John Nordlund as its newest shareholder in its San Diego office. Nordlund joins the firm from Jackson Lewis P.C. Full Article
j Special Counsel Elizabeth Sitgreaves Joins Littler in Growing Nashville Office By www.littler.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Apr 2024 02:54:24 +0000 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 8, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Elizabeth Sitgreaves as special counsel in its Nashville office. Sitgreaves joins from The Law Offices of John Day, P.C. and brings over 15 years of litigation experience. Full Article
j Littler Adds Shareholder John Tripoli in Milwaukee By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:19:37 +0000 MILWAUKEE (April 8, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added John D. (J.D.) Tripoli as a shareholder in its Milwaukee office. Tripoli joins from Eimer Stahl LLP and focuses his practice on employment-related litigation. Full Article
j Briana Swift Joins as a Shareholder in Littler’s Seattle Office By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2024 14:28:44 +0000 SEATTLE (May 28, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Briana M. Swift as a shareholder in its Seattle office. She joins the firm from K&L Gates and focuses her practice on employee benefits and executive compensation. Swift is the sixth attorney to join Littler at the shareholder level since the beginning of April. Full Article
j Three in a Row! Littler Adds Third Partner in Just Two Months to Growing Toronto Office By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:55:42 +0000 TORONTO (June 17, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, continues its hiring streak in Toronto today with the addition of Matthew Badrov as a partner. Badrov, who joins from Sherrard Kuzz, marks Littler’s third partner addition in Toronto in recent months, following the arrivals of Shana French and Stephen Shore. Full Article
j New amendments to California bill clarify scope of prohibition on junk fees for restaurant industry By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:43:48 +0000 Stacey James and Jamie L. Santos discuss a California amendment that seeks to allow restaurants to support higher wages and benefits while clearly disclosing service fees to consumers upfront. Wolters Kluwer View (Subscription required) Full Article
j Time for Employers to Complete California Privacy Rights Act Compliance as Court of Appeal Lifts Injunction on Enforcement By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:58:41 +0000 The California Court of Appeal’s decision on February 9, 2024 immediately restores the California Privacy Protection Agency’s enforcement power. The decision impacts finalized regulations – which are no longer subject to enforcement delay. Upcoming and pending regulations are unlikely to face enforcement delay once finalized. Full Article
j 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
j Mailbag: We rejected a job candidate. When can we delete their information? By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:16:47 +0000 David Goldstein discusses how long employers should keep rejected job candidates’ records and says their ATS system for storing those records should be configured to comply with applicable laws. HR Dive View Full Article
j Just 11% of Legal Departments Predict Gen AI Will Be 'Transformative,' As Its Honeymoon Phase Fades By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:32:58 +0000 Marko Mrkonich says it’s important for companies to establish their AI compliance framework at the beginning, instead of after employees have already gotten used to deploying AI in certain ways. Corporate Counsel View (Subscription required) Full Article
j 3 Wage Cases To Watch As Justices Return To Bench By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:00:26 +0000 Alex MacDonald says a California assembly bill unlawfully targets certain companies or groups of companies. Law360 Employment Authority View (Subscription required) Full Article
j Day 1 Unfair Dismissal Right Risks Diversity And Justice Aims By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:49:45 +0000 Ben Smith discusses a UK proposal to abolish the two-year qualifying period for employees to bring an unfair dismissal claim against their employer. Law 360 View (Subscription required) Full Article
j 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
j 3 GOP States Join Paid Sick Leave Movement, Passing Ballot Measures by Wide Margin By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:06:25 +0000 Shannon Meade says Democrats and Republicans both want to make progress on paid leave, but no one is sure whether a national paid leave program will be among their priorities. Corporate Counsel View (Subscription required) Full Article
j ETSI Intelligent Transport Systems workshop outlines global projects By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:54:15 GMT ETSI Intelligent Transport Systems workshop outlines global projects Sophia Antipolis, 8 March 2019 The annual ETSI Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) workshop ended after 2 days of intensive discussions and networking opportunities between industry, the European Commission and stakeholders involved in Cooperative ITS deployment (C-ITS) worldwide. Read More... Full Article
j ETSI re-elects Director-General Luis Jorge Romero By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 08:25:56 GMT ETSI re-elects Director-General Luis Jorge Romero Sophia Antipolis, 2 April 2019 During their 73rd General Assembly, 2-3 April 2019, ETSI members re-elected the current ETSI Director-General Mr. Luis Jorge Romero with an overwhelming majority on the first ballot. Read More... Full Article
j AIOTI, ISO/IEC JTC1, ETSI, oneM2M and W3C Collaborate on Two Joint White Papers on Semantic Interoperability Targeting Developers and Standardization Engineers By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:12:23 GMT AIOTI, ISO/IEC JTC1, ETSI, oneM2M and W3C Collaborate on Two Joint White Papers on Semantic Interoperability Targeting Developers and Standardization Engineers Cross-organization expert group works together on accelerating adoption of semantic technologies in IoT. AIOTI today announced its collaborative role in the publication of two joint white papers on semantic interoperability entitled Semantic IoT Solutions - A Developer Perspective and Towards semantic interoperability standards based on ontologies in conjunction with organizations closely tied to the advancement of the IoT ecosystem. Read More... Full Article
j 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
j Fighting pandemic: special edition of Enjoy! now available By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:05:19 GMT Fighting pandemic: special edition of Enjoy! now available Sophia Antipolis, 7 July 2020 ETSI is pleased to unveil a special edition of its magazine Enjoy! As a global pandemic hit the world at all levels, people and companies had to cope with this crisis each in their own way. Through a variety of interviews and articles, this new issue reflects the challenges and perspectives of our international members. Read More... Full Article
j Testing to the edge: join us at our virtual UCAAT 2021 By www.etsi.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:01:26 GMT Testing to the edge: join us at our virtual UCAAT 2021 Sophia Antipolis, 16 August 2021 The automation of test processes is proven to increase productivity and product quality. The global pandemic has increased the demands on various IT systems and services in terms of interoperability, scalability and adaptability, making test automation even more critical for the delivery of agile solutions in uncertain times. To tackle these challenges, ETSI is organizing the 8th User Conference on Advanced Automated Testing (UCAAT) as a virtual conference on 19-21 October. Read More... Full Article
j ENISA and ETSI joint workshop tackles challenges for European identity proofing By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2022 15:54:54 GMT ENISA and ETSI joint workshop tackles challenges for European identity proofing Sophia Antipolis, 3 May 2022 Today ENISA (the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) and ETSI organized a workshop as part of their joint effort and collaboration to support EU requirements for identity proofing. The event was mainly addressed at EU companies and other public or academic organizations that run or prepare to launch their remote ID solution. Read More... Full Article
j ETSI Research Conference: Research and Standards on a successful journey By www.etsi.org Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:38:10 GMT Sophia Antipolis, 10 February 2023 With more than 170 face-to-face attendees, coming from 30 countries, the three day ETSI conference on Maximizing the Impact of European 6G Research through Standardization came to a close on 8 February. The event provided a unique opportunity for the research community to come together with industry representatives and standardization experts to discuss future technology research and building stronger links to standardization. Read More... Full Article
j Your Smart Digital Identity with ETSI: Join our webinar on 20 April By www.etsi.org Published On :: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:30:09 GMT Sophia Antipolis, 14 April 2023 Today we expect to be able to communicate anywhere, with everyone, at anytime, on every device and at the same time use various services that will help us save time in our daily life. Read More... Full Article
j ETSI and WinnForum Join for New Whitepaper on Spectrum Sharing for Local Private Networks By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:12:46 GMT Sophia Antipolis, 6 June 2023 In a joint effort to promote spectrum sharing approaches for specific use cases, ETSI and The Wireless Innovation Forum (WinnForum) have developed a joint whitepaper: Spectrum Sharing Frameworks for Temporary, Dynamic, and Flexible Spectrum Access for Local Private Networks. Read More... Full Article
j ETSI and TCCA Statement to TETRA Security Algorithms Research Findings Publication on 24 July 2023 By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:20:04 GMT Sophia Antipolis, 24 July 2023 The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and The Critical Communications Association (TCCA) are the proud authorities and custodians of the ETSI TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) technology standard, one of the world’s most secure and reliable radio communications standards. Read More... Full Article
j ETSI elects Director-General Jan Ellsberger By www.etsi.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:15:59 GMT ETSI elects Director-General Jan Ellsberger Sophia Antipolis, 17 April 2024 During their 83rd General Assembly, 16-17 April 2024, ETSI members elected the ETSI Director-General Mr. Jan Ellsberger with a majority on the third ballot. Read More... Full Article
j Frederick Douglass and Harriet Jacobs: American Slave Narrators By nationalhumanitiescenter.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:11:23 -0400 New essay by Lucinda MacKethan just added to Freedom's Story: Teaching African American Literature and History, TeacherServe from the National Humanities Center. Full Article
j Jazz and the African American Literary Tradition By nationalhumanitiescenter.org Published On :: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:41:19 -0400 New essay, "Jazz and the African American Literary Tradition," by Gerald Early, Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters at Washington University in St. Louis, added to Freedom's Story: Teaching African American Literature and History, TeacherServe from the National Humanities Center. Full Article
j 2024 Martin J. Forman Lecture | Supporting and shaping the global nutrition agenda with evidence By www.youtube.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:19:24 GMT Full Article
j 2024 Martin J. Forman Lecture | Supporting and shaping the global nutrition agenda with evidence By www.youtube.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:21:07 GMT Full Article
j Supporting and shaping the global nutrition agenda with evidence: A three-decade journey of resea… By www.youtube.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:46:41 GMT Full Article
j CVE-2024-47575: Frequently Asked Questions About FortiJump Zero-Day in FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud By www.tenable.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:37:56 -0400 Frequently asked questions about a zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiManager that has reportedly been exploited in the wild.BackgroundThe Tenable Security Response Team (SRT) has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding a zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiManager.Update October 23: The blog has been updated with new information about in-the-wild exploitation and threat actor activity associated with this vulnerability.View Change LogFAQWhat is FortiJump?FortiJump is a name given to a zero-day vulnerability in the FortiGate-FortiManager (FGFM) protocol in Fortinet’s FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud. It was named by security researcher Kevin Beaumont in a blog post on October 22. Beaumont also created a logo for FortiJump.What are the vulnerabilities associated with FortiJump?On October 23, Fortinet published an advisory (FG-IR-24-423) for FortiJump, assigning a CVE identifier for the flaw.CVEDescriptionCVSSv3CVE-2024-47575FortiManager Missing authentication in fgfmsd Vulnerability9.8What is CVE-2024-47575?CVE-2024-47575 is a missing authentication vulnerability in the FortiGate to FortiManager (FGFM) daemon (fgfmsd) in FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud.How severe is CVE-2024-47575?Exploitation of FortiJump could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker using a valid FortiGate certificate to register unauthorized devices in FortiManager. Successful exploitation would grant the attacker the ability to view and modify files, such as configuration files, to obtain sensitive information, as well as the ability to manage other devices.Obtaining a certificate from a FortiGate device is relatively easy:Commentby from discussioninfortinet According to results from Shodan, there are nearly 60,000 FortiManager devices that are internet-facing, including over 13,000 in the United States, over 5,800 in China, nearly 3,000 in Brazil and 2,300 in India:When was FortiJump first disclosed?There were reports on Reddit that Fortinet proactively notified customers using FortiManager about the flaw ahead of the release of patches, though some customers say they never received any notifications. Beaumont posted a warning to Mastodon on October 13:Post by @GossiTheDog@cyberplace.socialView on Mastodon Was this exploited as a zero-day?Yes, according to both Beaumont and Fortinet, FortiJump has been exploited in the wild as a zero-day. Additionally, Google Mandiant published a blog post on October 23 highlighting its collaborative investigation with Fortinet into the “mass exploitation” of this zero-day vulnerability. According to Google Mandiant, they’ve discovered over 50 plus “potentially compromised FortiManager devices in various industries.”Which threat actors are exploiting FortiJump?Google Mandiant attributed exploitation activity to a new threat cluster called UNC5820, adding that the cluster has been observed exploiting the flaw since “as early as June 27, 2024.”Is there a proof-of-concept (PoC) available for this vulnerability/these vulnerabilities?As of October 23, there are no public proof-of-concept exploits available for FortiJump.Are patches or mitigations available for FortiJump?The following table contains a list of affected products, versions and fixed versions.Affected ProductAffected VersionsFixed VersionFortiManager 6.26.2.0 through 6.2.12Upgrade to 6.2.13 or aboveFortiManager 6.46.4.0 through 6.4.14Upgrade to 6.4.15 or aboveFortiManager 7.07.0.0 through 7.0.12Upgrade to 7.0.13 or aboveFortiManager 7.27.2.0 through 7.2.7Upgrade to 7.2.8 or aboveFortiManager 7.47.4.0 through 7.4.4Upgrade to 7.4.5 or aboveFortiManager 7.67.6.0Upgrade to 7.6.1 or aboveFortiManager Cloud 6.46.4 all versionsMigrate to a fixed releaseFortiManager Cloud 7.07.0.1 through 7.0.12Upgrade to 7.0.13 or aboveFortiManager Cloud 7.27.2.1 through 7.2.7Upgrade to 7.2.8 or aboveFortiManager Cloud 7.47.4.1 through 7.4.4Upgrade to 7.4.5 or aboveFortiManager Cloud 7.6Not affectedNot ApplicableFortinet’s advisory provides workarounds for specific impacted versions if patching is not feasible. These include blocking unknown devices from attempting to register to FortiManager, creating IP allow lists of approved FortiGate devices that can connect to FortiManager and the creation of custom certificates. Generally speaking, it is advised to ensure FGFM is not internet-facing.Has Tenable released any product coverage for these vulnerabilities?A list of Tenable plugins for this vulnerability can be found on the individual CVE page for CVE-2024-47575 as they’re released. This link will display all available plugins for this vulnerability, including upcoming plugins in our Plugins Pipeline.Get more informationBurning Zero Days: FortiJump FortiManager vulnerability used by nation state in espionage via MSPsFortiGuard Labs PSIRT FG-IR-24-423 AdvisoryChange LogUpdate October 23: The blog has been updated with new information about in-the-wild exploitation and threat actor activity associated with this vulnerability.Join Tenable's Security Response Team on the Tenable Community.Learn more about Tenable One, the Exposure Management Platform for the modern attack surface. Full Article
j Social Media for Science Outreach – A Case Study: The Beagle Project, Galapagos Live & ISS Wave By www.nature.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:00:04 +0000 Selected responses categorized into 'helped', 'helped and harmed' and 'harmed'. Full Article Featured Guest Posts Outreach SpotOn NYC (#SoNYC) #reachingoutsci #SoNYC Social Media Case Study
j Social Media for Science Outreach – A Case Study: National Science Foundation-funded IGERT project team By www.nature.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:23 +0000 To tie in with this month’s SoNYC birthday celebrations, we are hosting a collection of case Full Article Featured Guest Posts Outreach SpotOn NYC (#SoNYC) Uncategorized #reachingoutsci Social Media Case Study
j SpotOn London 2012: My not-so-secret-anymore double life: Juggling research and science communication By www.nature.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:52:44 +0000 Dr Anne Osterrieder is a Research and Science Communication Fellow in Plant Cell Biology at the Department of Full Article Policy SpotOn London (#SoLo) #solo12jobs
j Attack on Titan. 4, Humanity pushes back! / Hajime Isayama ; [translator, Sheldon Drzka ; lettering, Steve Wands]. By library.gcpl.lib.oh.us Published On :: "Humanity pushes back! The Survey Corps develops a risky gambit— have Eren in Titan form attempt to repair Wall Rose, reclaiming human territory from the monsters for the first time in a century. But Titan-Eren's self-control is far from perfect, and when he goes on a rampage, not even Armin can stop him! With the survival of humanity on his massive shoulders, will Eren be able to return to his senses, or will he lose himself forever?"-- Page [4] of cover. Full Article
