changes Mass Shooters' Actions Are Rooted Mainly in Childhood Trauma. Massive Changes Are a MUST in Young Children's Emotional Development to Prevent 'Mass Shooter Traits' in Young Children By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:00:00 GMT Mass Shootings Anywhere Are War-like Actions Effecting Children Everywhere. Groundbreaking Pro-Social Program Teaches Coping & Life Skills Empowering Young Children From Within, with Self-Belief to Bring Bullying To An End. No Fear Toley Ranz is Here Full Article
changes Naenka Changes to Nank By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT We decided to make the change with the intention of simplifying the brand name and making it simple and insightful in order to provide more specialized products and services to Nank customers worldwide. Full Article
changes Radiological Study Changes SIJ Dysfunction Management in Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT Doctors from Chiropractic Doctors Association of Hong Kong (China) have launched a prospective case study on Radiological Evaluation of SI Joint Dysfunction which has improved the SI joint management for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Full Article
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changes Kennedale Proposes Massive Changes in New Comprehensive Plan Eliminating all Industrial Businesses on the South Side of Town By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:00:00 GMT The proposed comprehensive plan would make all industrial users legal nonconforming and replace them with commercial uses. Full Article
changes Changes in Communications Technologies Affecting Final Acceptance by AHJs By www.ecmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:27:31 +0000 Changes in Communications Technologies Affecting Final Acceptance by AHJs cbeaty Tue, 11/22/2022 - 10:27 Nov 15, 2022 Changes in Communications Technologies Affecting Final Acceptance by AHJs Every project comes with large responsibilities, and life safety fire alarm systems most often represent a small portion of the total quote for work in the building. It is most often the last system installed in the building, and the fire alarm system installation often gets overlooked in terms of technology changes and quality control. As stated in Section 901.6.3 of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), “Fire alarm systems required by the provisions of Section 907.2 of this code and Sections 907.2 and 907.9 of the International Fire Code shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with Section 907.6.6 of this code.” Most likely you have been relying on your equipment supplier to ensure the fire alarm system could make the appropriate connections. However, the code and marketplace have made changes that have caused some confusion with the authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and systems approvals are hitting a snag due to circumstances beyond our control. Before the breakup of AT&T, the portion of the connection from the fire alarm system to the supervising station was treated as a “black box.” The technical committee had met with AT&T and determined that the phone line connections from the fire alarm system had a 0.99999 reliability factor, and although the code had no jurisdiction regarding the connection between the fire alarm system and the supervising station, the technical committee felt confident of the connection and used a digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT) to make the necessary connections as required by the IBC and NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. These connections were made over what was called (by the communications industry) plain old telephone service (POTS) through the public switched telephone network (PSTN) interconnection points. Then the breakup of AT&T occurred. We now have communications provided by telephone and cable TV companies, and a new definition of connection to the supervising station. We start with the NFPA 72-2022 definition of a managed facilities-based voice network (MFVN). The code defines the MFVN as “a physical facilities-based network capable of transmitting real time signals with formats unchanged that is managed, operated, and maintained by the service provider to ensure service quality and reliability from the subscriber location to the interconnection point with other MFVN peer networks or the supervising station.” MFVN has replaced PSTN, which was used in the requirements for DACTs in Chapter 26 of NFPA 72-2022. The Annex (A.3.3.161) in NFPA 72-2022 provides the following: “[A] Managed facilities-based voice network service is functionally equivalent to traditional PSTN-based services provided by authorized common carriers (public utility telephone companies or local exchange carriers [LECs]) with respect to dialing, dial plan, call completion, carriage of signals and protocols, and loop voltage treatment and provides all of the following features: A loop start telephone circuit service interface. Pathway reliability that is assured by proactive management, operation, and maintenance by the MFVN provider. 8 hours of standby power supply capacity for MFVN communications equipment either located at the protected premises or field deployed. Industry standards followed by the authorized common carriers (public utility telephone companies), and the other communications service providers that operate MFVNs, specifically engineer the selection of the size of the batteries, or other permanently located standby power source, in order to provide 8 hours of standby power with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Of course, over time, abnormal ambient conditions and battery aging can always have a potentially adverse effect on battery capacity. The MFVN field-deployed equipment typically monitors the condition of the standby battery and signals potential battery failure to permit the communications service provider to take appropriate action. 24 hours of standby power supply capacity for MFVN communications equipment located at the communications service provider’s central office. Installation of network equipment at the protected premises with safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to the equipment and its connections. When providing telephone service to a new customer, MFVN providers [must] give notice to the telephone service subscriber of the need to have any connected alarm system tested by authorized fire alarm service personnel in accordance with Chapter 14 to make certain that all signal transmission features have remained operational. These features include the proper functioning of line seizure and the successful transmission of signals to the supervising station. In this way, the MFVN providers assist their new customers in complying with a testing procedure similar to that outlined in 26.2.7 for changes to providers of supervising station service. The evolution of the deployment of telephone service has moved beyond the sole use of metallic conductors connecting a telephone subscriber’s premises with the nearest telephone service provider’s control and routing point (wire center). In the last 25 years, telephone service providers have introduced a variety of technologies to transport multiple, simultaneous telephone calls over shared communication pathways. In order to facilitate the further development of the modernization of the telephone network, the authorized common carriers (public utility telephone companies) have transitioned their equipment into a managed facilities-based voice network (MFVN) capable of providing a variety of communications services in addition to the provision of traditional telephone service. “Similarly, the evolution of digital communications technology has permitted entities other than the authorized common carriers (public utility telephone companies) to deploy robust communications networks and offer a variety of communications services, including telephone. “These alternate service providers fall into two broad categories: those entities that have emulated the MFVN provided by the authorized common carriers and those entities that offer telephone service using means that do not offer the rigorous quality assurance, operational stability and consistent features provided by an MFVN and are not regulated by the state public utilities commission. “The code intends to only recognize the use of the telephone network transmission of alarm, supervisory, trouble and other emergency signals by means of MFVNs. “For example, the code intends to permit an MFVN to provide facilities-based telephone (voice) service that interfaces with the premises fire alarm or emergency signal control unit through a digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT) using an emulated loop start telephone circuit and signaling protocols fully compatible with and equivalent to those used in public switched telephone networks. The loop-start telephone circuit and associated signaling can be provided through traditional copper wire telephone service POTS or by means of equipment that emulates the loop start telephone circuit and associated signaling and then transmits the signals over a pathway using packet switched (IP) networks or other communications methods that are part of an MFVN. “Providers of MFVNs must have disaster recovery plans to address individual customer outages and widespread events such as tornados, ice storms, or other natural disasters, which include specific network power restoration procedures equivalent to those of traditional landline telephone services.” The important take-away from this discussion is that the MFVN is not a part of the fire alarm system and is not listed as a fire alarm device. The UL listing of a currently listed MFVN product on the market states that the product is a POTS replacement “that connects to LAN and 4G to provide service to all traditional analog devices. This product acts as a managed facilities-based voice network (MFVN) and is considered part of the communication infrastructure, not the fire alarm system.” Telephone service that is not provided using a traditional POTS line or with an MFVN would not be permitted for connection to a DACT in accordance with NFPA 72, Section 26.6.4.1. MFVN testing and coordination with the building fire alarm interface is the building owner’s responsibility to arrange and coordinate. This last requirement inevitably falls into your lap to ensure compliance. All the above, even with the quotes from NFPA 72, proves troublesome to the AHJ, and this single issue will have an impact on the final approval of your installed fire alarm system. To ensure approval by the AHJ, make sure the MFVN provider is a public utility telephone company or an authorized (by the state public utilities commission) local exchange carrier. Additionally, conduct the necessary tests to ensure the alarm, supervisory and trouble signals are transmitted to the supervising station. Author Wayne D. Moore Is Featured Article? No Editor's Pick No Web Exclusive Yes Magazine Volume November 2022 Category Integrated Systems Tags Fire Alarm Systems Authority Having Jurisdiction Communications Systems Fire/Life Safety Article Image rotary-phone-unsplash.jpg Date of Publications Tue, 11/22/2022 - 12:00 Is Sponsored? Off Safety Leader Off Require Form Submission Off Line Contractor Magazine Off Full Article
changes Special Series: How Generative AI Changes Everything By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:37:15 -0500 Generative AI seems to be everywhere right now, but what do you actually need to know? HBR IdeaCast is cutting through the noise in the special series How Generative AI Changes Everything. How will this new technology upend workforce productivity? What impact will it have on creativity and innovation? How can you build an internal culture that uses generative artificial intelligence and adopt it effectively in your organization? What could it mean for your company's strategy? Hosted by HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius and HBR editor Amy Bernstein, you'll hear directly from the business leaders at the leading edge, as well as experts, who in some cases are questioning the ethics and speed of this rollout. If you want to understand what this technology means for your organization and how you can lead effectively, listen every Thursday in May in the HBR IdeaCast feed, after the regular Tuesday episode. Full Article
changes How Generative AI Changes Productivity By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 04 May 2023 15:57:38 -0500 How Generative AI Changes Everything is a special series from HBR IdeaCast. Each week, HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius and HBR editor Amy Bernstein host conversations with experts and business leaders about the impact of generative AI on productivity, creativity and innovation, organizational culture, and strategy. The episodes publish in the IdeaCast feed each Thursday in May, after the regular Tuesday episode. Generative artificial intelligence is grabbing headlines with the widespread public excitement over tools like ChatGPT. And early academic research shows significant productivity gains in written communications, customer service, market research, computer coding, and professional analysis such as legal work. Meanwhile, the technology is rapidly evolving and getting better the more people use it. As a leader, it’s hard to stay ahead of the developments. In this episode, How Generative AI Changes Productivity, Amy Bernstein speaks with Karim Lakhani, a professor at Harvard Business School and a coauthor of the book Competing in the Age of AI: Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World. They discuss initial productivity gains for individuals from the technology, how that will scale across a workforce, and the pressing challenges facing organizational leaders. Full Article
changes How Generative AI Changes Creativity By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2023 16:14:26 -0500 From prehistoric cave paintings to an inventor’s Eureka moment, creativity has always been described as a particularly human trait. But something strange can happen with generative artificial intelligence. Your ideas can take shape far faster. You also get ideas that you might never have imagined on your own. So, who is the creator here? What is creative work in the era of generative AI? What is innovation in this emerging world? In this episode, How Generative AI Changes Creativity, Adi Ignatius speaks with video artist and consultant Don Allen Stevenson III about how generative AI is disrupting creative work and the creative industry. Then Ignatius speaks to two innovation researchers, Jacqueline Ng Lane and David De Cremer, about changes to the creative process within organizations. Lane is a professor at Harvard Business School. De Cremer is a professor at the National University of Singapore Business School and a coauthor of the HBR article “How Generative AI Could Disrupt Creative Work.” How Generative AI Changes Everything is a special series from HBR IdeaCast. Each week, HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius and HBR editor Amy Bernstein host conversations with experts and business leaders about the impact of generative AI on productivity, creativity and innovation, organizational culture, and strategy. The episodes publish in the IdeaCast feed each Thursday in May, after the regular Tuesday episode. And for more on ethics in the age of AI, check out HBR’s Big Idea on implementing the new technology responsibly. Full Article
changes How Generative AI Changes Organizational Culture By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 18 May 2023 15:16:13 -0500 Read just about any business history and you realize just how much a firm’s success depends on its culture. Without the right culture, you can't have successful innovation. You can't compete successfully. You can't thrive over the long term. So, if you want to lead your organization into a future that features generative artificial intelligence, you need to build the right culture for it. In this episode, How Generative AI Changes Organizational Culture, HBR editor Amy Bernstein speaks to two experts, Nitin Mittal and Tsedal Neeley, about how to adopt generative AI effectively and ethically within your organization. Mittal leads Deloitte’s global AI business and cowrote the book All-in On AI: How Smart Companies Win Big with Artificial Intelligence. Neeley is a professor at Harvard Business School and wrote the HBR article “8 Questions About Using AI Responsibly, Answered.” They discuss the risks, challenges, and emerging best practices of adapting organizational culture to generative AI. How Generative AI Changes Everything is a special series from HBR IdeaCast. Each week, HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius and HBR editor Amy Bernstein host conversations with experts and business leaders about the impact of generative AI on productivity, creativity and innovation, organizational culture, and strategy. The episodes publish in the IdeaCast feed each Thursday in May, after the regular Tuesday episode. And for more on ethics in the age of AI, check out HBR’s Big Idea on implementing the new technology responsibly. Full Article
changes How Generative AI Changes Strategy By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 25 May 2023 12:07:10 -0500 Strategy is about making the future happen, not just reacting to it, according to author Gary Hamel. And with generative artificial intelligence, senior leaders suddenly wield an awesome new tool to change the fortunes of their organizations. The promise of generative AI is more than just a sweet hack to boost productivity and streamline operations. Its deeper potential lies in companies that rethink what they do and conjure brand-new, AI-first products and services. Simply put, generative AI is blasting open new strategic paths to create novel business opportunities, even as it brings serious risks and heightened competition. In this episode, How Generative AI Changes Strategy, HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius speaks to Microsoft’s head of strategy Chris Young and Harvard Business School professor Andy Wu. They lay out the technology, its emerging value chains, and its main providers. They also break down the key choices and tradeoffs that large and small companies alike will be making in this fast-changing market. This is the fourth and final episode in the special series How Generative AI Changes Everything. Each week, HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius and HBR editor Amy Bernstein have been hosting conversations with experts and business leaders about the impact of generative AI. Find those episodes on the impact on productivity, creativity, and organizational culture in the HBR IdeaCast feed. And for more on ethics in the age of AI, check out HBR’s Big Idea on implementing the new technology responsibly. Full Article
changes Divi 5 Public Alpha Progress Update (200+ Changes) By www.elegantthemes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:59:47 +0000 Last month, we released the Divi 5 Public Alpha, and we’ve been 100% focused on fixing the bugs you’ve been reporting. We released two new versions (Public Alpha Version 1 and Public Alpha Version Two), including over 200 bug fixes and improvements. Download The Divi 5 Alpha Next Stop, Stability We have our eyes set […] The post Divi 5 Public Alpha Progress Update (200+ Changes) appeared first on Elegant Themes Blog. Full Article General News
changes WCA Seeks Public Review of Rule Changes By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 New Mexico's Workers' Compensation Administration says rule changes will take effect on Jan. 1, and the agency invites the public to take part in a webinar and to submit comments… Full Article
changes WCA Proposes Package of Rule Changes By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration proposed a package of rule changes that would increase food and lodging reimbursements and double the payment owed to doctors for deposition testimony. The rules… Full Article
changes Comp Division Pitches Changes to Assessment Rules By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Oregon's Workers' Compensation Division has posted amendments to rules governing the assessment that supports the state's Workers' Benefit Fund. The proposed changes are as follows: Amended Rule 003 includes the effective date for OAR 436-070,… Full Article
changes DWC Adopts Medicare Changes to Hospital, ASC Fee Schedule By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The California Division of Workers' Compensation posted an order updating the hospital outpatient department and ambulatory surgical centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule. The division in October posted an… Full Article
changes DWC Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to Report Forms By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation seeks public comment on changes to a trio of report forms. The division said it has updated the following forms to conform to the agency’s standards,… Full Article
changes Comp Division Proposes Changes to Pharmacy Benefit Rules By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation posted proposed changes to its pharmacy benefit rules that remove obsolete provisions and update reference language for consistency with other regulations. “When the rules were originally adopted,… Full Article
changes DWC Updates Employer Forms, Changes Rule Title By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced regulatory action to update employer forms and change the title of a rule. The division said it revised employer notice forms to conform to… Full Article
changes Unexplained changes in cholesterol may help identify older adults at risk for dementia By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:30:00 GMT Research Highlights: A study of older adults in Australia and the U.S. indicates that cholesterol levels that fluctuate significantly from year to year without a change in medication may someday help to identify those with a higher risk of developing ... Full Article
changes Changes in Taste, Smell, and Hormones After Brain Injury By www.brainline.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT How and why does a TBI change a person’s ability to taste and smell, and cold hands and feet, too? Full Article
changes Important Changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) Effective from 1 July 2024 By visaaustralia.com.au Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2024 17:00:06 +0000 The Australian government is making a significant update to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), reflecting its ongoing commitment to maintaining fair wages and conditions for skilled migrants. From 1 July 2024, the TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150. This change is part of the broader initiatives announced during the Jobs and Skills […] The post Important Changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) Effective from 1 July 2024 appeared first on Australian Visa Experts. Full Article News business sponsorship Direct entry stream employer nomination scheme employer sponsored regional ENS labour market skilled migrant skilled migrants sponsorship obligation subclass 186 subclass 482 subclass 494 temporary skilled migration income threshold temporary skilled visa temporary skilled visa holders teporary skill shortage TSMIT
changes Minister for Home Affairs announces changes to onshore visa applications to stop ‘visa hopping’ By visaaustralia.com.au Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 03:17:46 +0000 On Wednesday 12 June 2024, the Minister for Home Affairs the Hon. Clare O’Neil MP announced changes that will stop certain visa holders being able to make further visa applications onshore. These changes will come into effect on 1 July 2024. The focus of these changes rests on student and other temporary visa holders. As […] The post Minister for Home Affairs announces changes to onshore visa applications to stop ‘visa hopping’ appeared first on Australian Visa Experts. Full Article News Clare O'Neil MP international students migration strategy Minister of Home Affairs onshore visa application permanent migration post-study work rights student visa student visa system studying in australia subclass 485 subclass 500 subclass 600 temporary graduate visa visa applications visa applications onshore visa holders visitor visa work rights
changes Changes in Brain Cell Populations Driving Aging & Alzheimer's are ID'ed By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:33:00 -0700 With powerful tools that sequence the genes that are being expressed in individual cells, scientists have gained new insights into the changes that occur... Full Article Genetics & Genomics
changes Changes in Brain Cell Populations Driving Aging & Alzheimer's are ID'ed By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:33:00 -0700 With powerful tools that sequence the genes that are being expressed in individual cells, scientists have gained new insights into the changes that occur... Full Article Neuroscience
changes Changes in Brain Cell Populations Driving Aging & Alzheimer's are ID'ed By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:33:00 -0700 With powerful tools that sequence the genes that are being expressed in individual cells, scientists have gained new insights into the changes that occur... Full Article Clinical & Molecular DX
changes Many Changes Made to Minnesota’s Employment Laws By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:26:20 +0000 Kurt J. Erickson, Kerry L. Middleton, Alice D. Kirkland, Ben Sandahl, Jeremy Sosna and Susan K. Fitzke discuss important changes in Minnesota’s employment laws at the end of the recent legislative session. SHRM View (Subscription required) Full Article
changes BIPA claim accrual changes signed into law By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:58:22 +0000 Orly Henry discusses BIPA reform and applying the law to pending cases. Chicago Daily Law Bulletin View (Subscription required) Full Article
changes New Jersey Adopts Changes Affecting Service Employees During Changes in Ownership By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Sep 2023 22:11:53 +0000 Governor Philip D. Murphy recently signed Assembly Bill 4682 / Senate Bill 2389, establishing various employment protections for specific “service employees” during changes of ownership. This bill goes into effect on October 22, 2023—90 days from signing. Full Article
changes New Jersey Adopts Law Affecting Service Employees During Changes in Ownership By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:05:48 +0000 Amber Spataro and David Ostern examine New Jersey’s new Assembly Bill 4682, which establishes various employment protections for specific "service employees" during changes of ownership. SHRM Online View (Subscription required.) Full Article
changes Ontario, Canada: Amending Regulation Supports Bill 79’s Changes to ESA’s Mass Termination Provisions By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:45:35 +0000 On November 25, 2023, O. Reg. 340/23: TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE OF EMPLOYMENT made under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) (Regulation), amending O. Reg. Full Article
changes NYC Pay Transparency Changes Poised to Shape Job Ads Nationally By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:20:17 +0000 Eli Freedberg explains that there are lots of gray areas for employers in a New York City law that requires them to post pay ranges in their job ads. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required.) Full Article
changes The state of epidemic emergency will be lifted. Important changes await employees and employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2023 14:49:59 +0000 The state of epidemic emergency in Poland will be lifted on July 1, 2023, and Paweł Sych explains how this will affect workers and employers. interia biznes View Full Article
changes More Changes to Minnesota’s Employment Laws are Imminent By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:21:14 +0000 Minnesota enacted an omnibus bill that includes a host of new labor and employment law changes. Provisions of the bill address pay transparency, earned sick and safe time and paid family leave, independent contractor classification, pregnancy leave rights, drug testing, non-solicitation agreements, minimum wage and tip laws, among others. Full Article
changes Untangling the Oregon Leave Quagmire – Answers to Common Compliance Questions in Light of Recent Legislative Changes By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:26:14 +0000 If you have employees working in Oregon, chances are you have heard about Oregon’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program also known as Paid Leave Oregon (“PLO”). In addition to PLO, eligible Oregon employees may be entitled to leave under the Oregon Family Medical Leave Act (“OFLA”), Oregon Sick Time law (“OSTL”), and the federal Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). Full Article
changes Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Establishes That Employers’ Duty to Accommodate Family Status with Shift Changes Is not Unlimited By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:16:26 +0000 Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario clarified that an employer’s duty to accommodate an employee’s family status with shift changes is not unlimited. Employees must co-operate in the accommodation process and cannot reject an employer’s offer of accommodation that is reasonable in the circumstances. Full Article
changes California Expands Paid Sick Leave Uses for Crime Victims and Agricultural Employees, and Changes Unpaid Leave Standards for Victims By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:28:56 +0000 Paid sick leave will be available when a family member is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other crimes. Paid sick leave will be available for “preventive care” of agricultural employees who work outdoors when there is a smoke, heat, or flooding emergency. Unpaid leave protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other crimes have been revised. Full Article
changes Bills 47, 66 and 57: Everything You Need to Know About the Never Ending Changes to Ontario, Canada’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 and Labour Relations Act, 1995 and the Indefinite Delay of its Pay Transparency Act By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:51:21 +0000 Full Article
changes UK Right to Work Changes Employers Should Be Aware of By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:48:57 +0000 The Home Office has updated its guide on right to work (work authorization) checks for employers in the UK. Changes coming into effect this month include a less flexible approach to late applications to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) for Europeans and their families and a hike in penalties for illegal working. Right to work changes for EEA citizens Full Article
changes Summary of Upcoming Changes to USCIS Filing Requirements in April 2024 By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:09:59 +0000 April 1, 2024, will mark the beginning of new changes to USCIS form editions, filing fees, and direct filing addresses for many common immigration applications and petitions. Of particular note are the upcoming changes to the filing requirements for the Form I-129 and Form I-140. With the H-1B lottery filing window set to open on April 1 for those selected in the FY 2025 H-1B lottery, it is imperative for visa petitioners to be mindful of the upcoming changes to avoid any unnecessary rejections of their potentially time-sensitive filings. Filing Fees Full Article
changes March 2024 UK Immigration Statement of Changes: What Employers Need to Know By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:32:30 +0000 Introducing the latest UK Immigration Rules Statement of Changes, Legal Immigration Minister Tom Pursglove announced that they will “deliver the biggest ever cut to migration over the course of this year.” The Statement of Changes HC590 will have serious consequences for employers from April 4, 2024, as well as for British citizens and settled residents bringing partners to live with them in the UK from April 11. Full Article
changes What Immigration Changes Can UK Employers Expect from the Labour Government? By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:24:29 +0000 Under the previous UK Home Secretary, James Cleverly, minimum salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas were raised significantly and the 20% discount for shortage occupations were eliminated. Both the Conservative and Labour manifestos vowed to lower immigration each year, leaving employers wondering what changes are on the horizon. Review of IT and engineering roles Full Article
changes Just in Time for the Holidays: Big Changes in the Law of Holiday in the UK By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:05:23 +0000 There have been significant recent developments to the rules on annual leave, with a decision from the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom followed by the publication of the draft Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 (the Employment Rights Regulations). Full Article
changes Oregon Employment Law Update: Legislators Debate Big New Changes By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 23:16:02 +0000 Full Article
changes Upcoming Changes in California’s Law Regarding Criminal Background Checks By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:49:32 +0000 Updated July 31, 2023: The Council’s Modifications to Employment Regulations Regarding Criminal History discussed in this Insight have just been approved by the Office of Administrative Law, and the modified regulations will go into effect on October 1, 2023. Key changes from the initial proposal include: Full Article
changes Upcoming Changes in California’s Law Regarding Criminal Background Checks By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:53:00 +0000 Rod M. Fliegel and Alice H. Wang discuss the Civil Rights Council of the California Civil Rights Department’s latest revisions to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations that govern employers' use and consideration of criminal history in employment decisions. SHRM Online View (Subscription required.) Full Article
changes Changes in California’s Regulations Regarding Criminal Records Approved By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:24:32 +0000 The California Civil Rights Council previously issued draft revisions to the Fair Employment and Housing Act’s regulations governing inquiries into and consideration of a job applicant’s criminal history in making hiring decisions. On July 24, 2023, the Office of Administrative Law approved the Council’s proposed modifications to the regulations. Full Article
changes Top 5 Changes in the SECURE 2.0 Act for Plan Sponsors and Participants By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:21:13 +0000 The Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 included in the omnibus spending bill includes five significant changes for employers and plan sponsors: Full Article
changes A Deep Dive into Recent Pension Tax Changes in the UK By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:01:32 +0000 In March, the UK government announced changes to the tax regime surrounding pensions as part of the annual Budget. In this piece, we take a deep dive into what these changes are, who they affect, what employers should be doing in response and ask: is this really a big deal? What is changing? Full Article
changes 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
