lab Changes to Alabama Tax Laws Impose New Reporting Requirements on Employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:04:58 +0000 Three new rules will take effect this year that alter the overtime wages subject to Alabama withholding tax and employers’ requirements in reporting those newly exempt wages. On October 31, 2023, the Alabama Department of Revenue’s Income Tax Administration issued three final rules that take effect December 3, 2023, and will cover all tax years beginning after December 31, 2023, and ending prior to June 30, 2025. Notably, the entirety of overtime wages paid to full-time hourly employees will be excluded from Alabama withholding tax. Full Article
lab Changes to Alabama Tax Laws Impose New Reporting Requirements on Employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:03:28 +0000 Janell Ahnert and Tucker Crain discuss new rules in Alabama that change the overtime pay exemption calculation and impart new reporting requirements on Alabama employers through at least June 30, 2025. SHRM Online View (Subscription required.) Full Article
lab Congressional Democrats Want to Weaponize Federal Labor Law By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 21:37:05 +0000 Michael Lotito writes about unions and their allies’ attempts to sneak parts of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act into the budget bill. The Wall Street Journal View (Subscription required.) Full Article
lab 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
lab Littler Lightbulb: Labor & Employment Appellate Roundup By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:09:11 +0000 This Littler Lightbulb highlights some recent labor and employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal. Full Article
lab Because Hamiltonians Labor for Equity: Natasha Jenkins ’07 By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 21:46:38 +0000 Natasha Jenkins’ alma mater profiles her and her roles at Littler and as the president of Illinois’ Cook County Bar Association (CCBA). The Spectator View Full Article
lab Labor Cost Pressures in Higher Ed Call for Proactive Labor Strategy By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:35:13 +0000 The country’s colleges and universities will likely face significant labor cost pressures for the next year, according to a higher ed sector financial analysis released last week by Moody’s Investors Service. Full Article
lab Higher Education Labor Organizing Update By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:40:19 +0000 Full Article
lab Labor Unions and Campus Protests: A Moderated Legal Discussion By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2024 21:24:07 +0000 Full Article
lab Labor Law for Employers: What Every Business Needs to Know By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:14:46 +0000 Full Article
lab Inteligencia Artificial - Implicaciones para la Fuerza Laboral By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:23:42 +0000 Full Article
lab Artificial Intelligence - Implications for the Labor Force By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:24:36 +0000 Full Article
lab 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
lab Child Labor in the United States and Beyond: A Legal, Moral, and PR Nightmare for Employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:32:58 +0000 Full Article
lab 2024 Post-Election Recap and Outlook for Labor and Employment Policy By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:37:55 +0000 Full Article
lab Navigating the New Labor Law Landscape By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:58:52 +0000 Full Article
lab U.S. Department of Labor Targets Connecticut and Rhode Island Construction Industry Employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:17:44 +0000 Connecticut and Rhode Island construction industry employers are facing a significant increase in government scrutiny of their labor and employment practices over the next several years. On November 30, 2011, the Hartford office of the U.S Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division ("U.S. DOL") issued a press release announcing a "multiyear enforcement initiative" aimed at improving what it sees as "widespread noncompliance with minimum wage, overtime and record-keeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act" in the construction industry in both Connecticut and Rhode Island. Full Article
lab Labor and Employment Law Update By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:03:15 +0000 Full Article
lab Labor and Employment Law Update By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:12:33 +0000 Full Article
lab Littler’s Labor & Employment Law Breakfast Series, Employment and Labor Laws Update By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:20:01 +0000 Full Article
lab Love Your Lawyer: Littler Lawyers Answer Your Most Burning Labor and Employment Questions By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:46:37 +0000 Full Article
lab Labor of Law: Should Employers Be Liable When Their AI Tools Break the Law? By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:42:23 +0000 Jim Paretti weighs in on the many legal questions raised by a new law in New York City that will ban employers from using AI tools in hiring unless they're annually audited. Law.com View (Subscription required.) Full Article
lab The Labor Dept. Wants to Revise a Trump-Era Policy on Handling of Discrimination Claims Against Contractors By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:23:41 +0000 David Goldstein talks about some differences as the Labor Department proposes changes to a Trump-era rule that it says “undermined” how it handles and resolves discrimination claims by federal contractors. Government Executive View Full Article
lab 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
lab Littler Attains 2023-2024 Mansfield Certification Plus Status From Diversity Lab By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:23:20 +0000 (October 2, 2024) – For the seventh consecutive year, Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has achieved 2023-2024 Mansfield Certification Plus status through Diversity Lab. This year-long, structured certification process confirms that all talent at participating law firms have fair and equal opportunities to advance into leadership. To achieve “Plus” designation, firms voluntarily provide data showing their progress and the outcomes of their efforts to broaden talent pools and increase visibility of advancement processes. Full Article
lab The Board and the Modern Labor Movement By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:37:00 +0000 Brendan Fitzgerald explains why directors must understand their company's workforce risks and devise strategies to minimize potential business disruptions. Directors & Boards View (Subscription required.) Full Article
lab Labour and Employment Law in Canada – 2024 in Review & Trends for 2025 By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:25:19 +0000 Full Article
lab We asked a labor lawyer what AI laws HR should look out for By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:28:09 +0000 Niloy Ray talks about the proposed AI regulations from the California Privacy Protection Agency and what all HR professionals should consider about AI and compliance. HR Brew View Full Article
lab Legal-Ease: Your Lawyer as Your Business Consultant – A Labor & Employment Perspective By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:21:45 +0000 Kristy Peters discusses how employment law attorneys can be critical partners for employers to help them identify challenges and opportunities for their business. InBusiness Phoenix View Full Article
lab 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
lab 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
lab Punching In: Su's Future at Labor Unclear Even if Harris Wins By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:31:26 +0000 Jim Paretti says resignations in the Labor Department are coming no matter who wins the 2024 election. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required) Full Article
lab Labor Department’s Pro-Worker Push Imperiled in Trump’s Return By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:27:45 +0000 Jim Paretti says many Biden-era wage and hour and other policies are likely not long for this world under the Trump administration. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required) Full Article
lab Trump’s Populism Set to Clash With Senate GOP on Labor Nominees By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:29:53 +0000 Michael Lotito says to expect clashes between the populist and business-friendly wings of the GOP over Trump’s labor nominations. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required) Full Article
lab Trump’s Chance to Alter Labor Law Turns on NLRB Chair’s Tenure By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:00:16 +0000 Michael Lotito says it’s possible that Democratic board members get a pink slip from the Trump administration regardless of whether it’s necessary to create the space for a Republican board majority. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required) Full Article
lab 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
lab The White House Will Be Shedding Its Union Label By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:04:25 +0000 Lee Schreter and Michael Lotito discuss ways that the new administration is likely to change the labor landscape in workplaces around the country. The New York Times View (Subscription required) Full Article
lab 22nd Global Standards Collaboration meeting convenes world’s leading standards bodies in Montreux, Switzerland By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 08:29:51 GMT 22nd Global Standards Collaboration meeting convenes world’s leading standards bodies in Montreux, Switzerland Sophia Antipolis, 28 March 2019 The 22nd meeting of the Global Standards Collaboration (GSC), a high-level gathering of the world’s leading information and communication technologies (ICT) standards organizations, took place from 26-27 March 2019, hosted by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) in Montreux, Switzerland. GSC members shared their priorities and focused on Smart Sustainable Cities and AI (Artificial Intelligence). Read More... Full Article
lab ETSI and the Linux Foundation sign Memorandum of Understanding enabling industry standards and Open Source collaboration By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:57:05 GMT ETSI and the Linux Foundation sign Memorandum of Understanding enabling industry standards and Open Source collaboration San Francisco, US, and Sophia Antipolis, France, 26 April 2019 Today, the Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through sustainable open source, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ETSI, the independent organization providing global standards for ICT services across all sectors of industry, to bring open source and standards closer and foster synergies between them. Read More... Full Article
lab 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
lab 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
lab ETSI NFV and MEC API 2021 testing event Report now available By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:54:04 GMT ETSI NFV and MEC API 2021 testing event Report now available Sophia Antipolis, 16 April 2021 The ETSI NFV&MEC API Plugtests™ 2021 event, which ran remotely during the whole month of February, allowed participants to self-evaluate the conformance of their API server implementations with network function virtualization and multi-access edge computing API specifications. The event allowed also to validate and gather feedback on ETSI NFV and MEC API and Conformance Testing Specifications, and associated Robot test suites. The full Report, including results, findings and lessons learnt is now available HERE. Read More... Full Article
lab ETSI virtual Security Week 2021: recorded presentations now available By www.etsi.org Published On :: Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:08:38 GMT ETSI virtual Security Week 2021: recorded presentations now available Sophia Antipolis, 25 June 2021 The ETSI Security Week 2021, that took place virtually from 14 June to 18 June, successfully closed with an audience of more than 1000 viewers joining from over 70 countries! Read More... Full Article
lab ETSI FRMCS Plugtests Report now available By www.etsi.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:28:09 GMT ETSI FRMCS Plugtests Report now available Sophia Antipolis, 5 July 2021 ETSI, with the support of the European Commission (EC), the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the Critical Communications Association (TCCA) and the Union Internationale des Chemins de fer (UIC), released its Report following the FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System) Plugtests remote-only event which took place from 14 to 18 June 2021. Read More... Full Article
lab Draft of ETSI Coordinated vulnerability disclosure guide available for public comments By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Aug 2021 09:07:17 GMT Draft of ETSI Coordinated vulnerability disclosure guide available for public comments Sophia Antipolis, 24 August 2021 ETSI will soon release a Guide to Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure. Before publication, it made the draft publicly available for comments. Please send your feedback by 15 September to the technical committee CYBER at cybersupport@etsi.org Read More... Full Article
lab ETSI simplifies ICT end-users’ lives with a guide available in 19 European languages By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:21:40 GMT ETSI simplifies ICT end-users’ lives with a guide available in 19 European languages Sophia Antipolis, 21 July 2022 ETSI is pleased to announce the new version of the ETSI Guide EG 203 499, developed by experts from the Human Factors Technical Committee. The guide aims to further simplify end-user access to ICT devices, services and applications by providing recommended terms for basic and commonly used ICT-related objects and activities, notably the terms that end users are commonly exposed to. Read More... Full Article
lab ETSI OSM launches Release THIRTEEN with a new scalable architecture for massive closed-loop operations By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:00:57 GMT ETSI OSM launches Release THIRTEEN with a new scalable architecture for massive closed-loop operations Sophia Antipolis, 15 December 2022 The ETSI Open Source MANO community is proud to announce OSM Release THIRTEEN, meeting the already established cadence of two releases per year, alternating between Long Term Support (LTS) releases such as Release TWELVE (2 years’ support) and Standard releases (6 months support). Read More... Full Article
lab ETSI NG112 Emergency Communications remote Plugtests Report now available By www.etsi.org Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:42:38 GMT Sophia Antipolis, 10 March 2023 ETSI has just published the Report of the fifth NG112 remote Plugtests™ event, documenting an overall success rate of 100% of the executed tests carried out during the testing sessions. The interoperability event was organized in cooperation with the European Emergency Number Association (EENA), from 23 January to 3 February 2023 with the support of the ETSI Technical Committee Emergency telecommunications. Read More... Full Article
lab Global Standards Collaboration meeting for a more sustainable, safer world By www.etsi.org Published On :: Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:24:39 GMT Sophia Antipolis, 28 April 2023 Sustainability was the focus of a high-level meeting of the world’s leading information and communication technologies (ICT) standards bodies. The 23rd meeting of the Global Standards Collaboration (GSC) was hosted by ETSI, in London, 26-27 April 2023. Three sessions were moderated in a workshop format and included interactive discussions. Read More... Full Article
lab ETSI Open Source MANO announces Release FOURTEEN providing a new scalable architecture for service assurance By www.etsi.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:40:22 GMT Sophia Antipolis, 26 July 2023 The ETSI Open Source MANO community is proud to announce OSM Release FOURTEEN. Release FOURTEEN is a Long-Term-Support (LTS) release of ETSI OSM, providing two years of continuous support with bug fixes and security patches, and including significant improvements in many key areas. Read More... Full Article
