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Paul Hastings LLP

Colorado Imposes New Privacy Requirements on Organizations Collecting Biometric Identifiers and Data

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New biometric protections went into effect in Colorado on July 1. The Colorado Act on biometric identifiers and biometric data (the Act), House Bill 24-1130, amends the existing Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) (CO Rev Stat §...more

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Employer Wellness Programs – Legal Landscape of Staying Compliant

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In recent years, such programs have become increasingly popular, offering benefits to both employees and employers. However, when not structured properly, wellness programs can create various legal risks. Ensuring compliance...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

We get Privacy for work: The Privacy Pitfalls of a Remote Workforce

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Remote work has given employers and employees pathbreaking flexibility, but it has also raised a host of data and employee privacy concerns....more

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Recruiting in Japan: Key Considerations for Employers

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It is essential for employers operating in or entering the Japanese market to understand the rules around recruitment. From job advertisements to hiring foreign workers, we explore the key issues below....more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Fitbits at Work: Navigating the Legal Risks of Wearables in Corporate Wellness Programs

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At a time where personal fitness devices track everything from heart rate to sleep quality, employers are increasingly integrating wearable technology — like Fitbits, Apple Watches, and Oura Rings — into their corporate...more

Venable LLP

An Employer's Legal Compliance Guide to Handling Employee Medical Information

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Employers' access to, and retention of, employee medical information can be fraught with legal risk. Even the most seasoned HR professionals have trouble navigating the complex rules and regulations governing employee medical...more

Perkins Coie

Colorado Expands Reach of Obligations for Processing Biometric Identifiers and Biometric Data

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Key Takeaways - - Amendments to the Colorado Privacy Act, which go into effect on July 1, 2025, establish obligations surrounding both biometric identifiers and biometric data and the broader category of biometric...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Managing cross border sexual harassment investigations in Australia and Asia––10 key considerations for employers (Part 3)

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In Part 3 of our series, we’ll look at the standard of proof, the conduct of interviews, how each country aims to protect confidentiality and whistleblowers, and privacy....more

Morgan Lewis

Communication Tools in a Digital Age: How Might a Works Council Interface with Employees?

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In a time of ultra-connected communication tools and work from home, the access rights of a France-based company’s works council (WC) to its electronic and internal communication resources is a necessity now more than ever....more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

Navigating Legal Risk in the Remote Work Era

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The widespread adoption of remote work arrangements has reframed the employment landscape, offering organizations access to a broader talent pool and increased operational flexibility. However, this reorganization also...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

German Federal Labor Court Grants Damages Under the GDPR for the Use of Employee Data: 7 Things for Companies to Consider

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On May 8, 2025, the Federal Labor Court Bundesarbeitsgericht (“BAG”) issued a significant ruling concerning an employee’s claims for damages due to unlawful data transfers within a corporate group. The BAG ruled that works...more

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California Assembly Weighs Nation’s Broadest AI-Driven Workplace Surveillance Bill: AB 1221 Raises the Bar, and the Stakes, for...

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In a move that could reshape day-to-day people-management practices across the state, the California Legislature is advancing Assembly Bill 1221 (“AB 1221”), a sweeping proposal that would regulate how employers deploy...more

Oppenheimer Investigations Group

Efficiency, Bias and the Algorithm: AI in Workplace and School Investigations

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As artificial intelligence continues its rapid integration into nearly every corner of our professional lives, it’s no surprise that AI tools are now being pitched as solutions for one of the more sensitive and complex...more

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Israeli Court Rules on Cameras in the Workplace

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Security cameras have become commonplace in workplaces, raising concerns about potential privacy violations for employees. The increasingly widespread use of camera surveillance raises several important legal questions,...more

Mayer Brown

Employment Investigations Checklist

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In recent years, internal investigations into employee complaints and employee conduct have been on the rise across a variety of industry sectors. Employment (or workplace) investigations can take many forms, and can be...more

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