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If you do business in Canada, you may need to file annual reports about your efforts to prevent and reduce the risk that forced or child labour is used at any step of the production of goods that you sell. The deadline to...more
Public Safety Canada (“PSC”) recently published updated guidance on the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”), which clarifies the interpretation and implementation of the Act (the...more
The California minimum wage has now increased from $16 per hour to $16.50 per hour. Correspondingly, the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees has increased to $68,640 annually, $5,720 monthly or $1,320 weekly....more
New state laws impacting employers will be going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is a non-exhaustive summary of major state laws taking effect January 1, 2025. Employers should be mindful of and continue to follow...more
California AB 3234, signed into law on September 22, 2024, establishes new reporting obligations for California employers who voluntarily choose to conduct a social compliance audit, either in whole or in part, to determine...more
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...more
As businesses finalize their reports under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Act) in advance of the May 31, 2024, statutory deadline, Public Safety Canada has updated its...more
On 15 March 2024, the European Council approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD” or “Directive”). If approved by the European Parliament and entered into force, the CSDDD will require large EU and...more
In the last few years, changes to the United States enforcement stance on the forced labor import ban authorized by 19 U.S.C. § 1307 and passage of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) have fundamentally changed the...more
On January 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“Department”) Office of Solicitor (“SOL”) published its FY2023 Enforcement Report (“Enforcement Report”). The report provides an insight into the Department’s labor and...more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (the Department) has enhanced its response to child labor violations following a 69% increase in findings of child labor violations between 2018 and 2022. Earlier this...more
When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more
Canada’s new anti-forced labour legislation, the Forced and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, will come into effect in January 2024, with due diligence reporting requirements starting on May 31, 2024....more
On May 11, 2023, Canada passed An Act to enact Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the “Act”). As we reported previously, the Act will create supply chain...more
On May, 3, 2023, the House of Commons passed Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the Act). The Act introduces a public...more
The Biden Administration recently announced a new initiative to investigate and enforce violations of child labor laws. Significantly, the crackdown will include more aggressive investigations of and accountability for...more
After several stalled efforts in recent years (see previous Bennett Jones blog posts on Bill C-423 and Bill S-216), Parliament is poised to pass a supply chain transparency law aimed at preventing and reducing the risk of...more
A Canadian bill aimed at preventing modern slavery is currently awaiting approval and could come into force as early as January 2023. If passed, this law will create reporting obligations for both public and private entities...more
The purpose of Canada’s proposed Bill S-211, Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (Bill S-211) is, in part, to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child...more
In-person is back! Join us in Amsterdam for the 2023 European Compliance & Ethics Institute! Strengthen your compliance and ethics program by attending our 11th annual European Compliance and Ethics Institute, 20-22 March...more
Canada’s proposed “modern slavery” legislation – the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (“New Act”) – is currently awaiting consideration by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign...more
The holiday season is a time for contemplation, reflection, and planning for the future. Having spent nearly two years in a pandemic, moreover, has no doubt caused many of us to reassess our values and priorities. With the...more
On December 1, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in a pair of related cases presenting questions about the scope of the Alien Tort Statute (ATS), a frequent topic of debate before the Court in recent years. In...more
The legislature of the Netherlands has passed a strict supply chain diligence law aimed at companies that provide any goods or services to the Dutch market. ...more
Two new California laws seek to combat human trafficking through required training and mandatory notice postings. These steps are intended to provide education and resources for employees who believe they, or someone they...more