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Employers: A cautionary tale about new cyber threats involving employee handbooks

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Cybercriminals are obtaining copies of real or fake employee handbooks and distributing them by email, spoofing a legitimate employer email address so that the email and its attachment appear authentic. The email asks the...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

Practical Policies: Discerning DEI Discrimination

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin unpacks the recent EEOC guidance on DEI discrimination with fellow Employment Member, Geri Haight. Jen and Geri discuss the content and...more

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The Twelve Days of Compliance

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So, for those of you who missed last year’s “The Grinch Who Stole Compliance,” never fear: We have an endless supply of compliance-related holiday mirth. After all, who doesn’t like a bit of eggnog and the traditional singing...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Constangy Clips Ep. 5 - Year-End Planning: 4 Tips for a Successful 2025

As the clock ticks closer to 2025, now is the perfect time to prepare your organization for a year of growth and success! In the latest episode of Constangy Clips, attorney Arcelia Magaña shares practical advice for year-end...more

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When Employers Should Seek Employment Counsel: 7 Key Scenarios

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Navigating employment laws can be challenging for businesses in Massachusetts. From hiring to termination, understanding this complex legal landscape is crucial to avoid costly mistakes. This article highlights seven key...more

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Preventing Employee Litigation: Proactive Legal Strategies

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Every year, Forbes estimates a staggering 36% to 53% of small businesses are affected by business litigation. This statistic highlights the importance of taking proactive measures to set the foundation for a thriving...more

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Five Compliance Best Practices Every Multinational Company Should Consider for … Drafting Clear Compliance Dictates

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As an accompaniment to our biweekly series on “What Every Multinational Company Should Know About” various international trade, enforcement, and compliance topics, below find an update to our series on compliance checks that...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

California employers, do you have a workplace violence prevention plan?

Enforcement season begins July 1, 2024. Employers in California must have a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan in place by July 1, 2024 (except for limited and narrow exceptions found in Labor Code section 6401.9(b)(2)). In...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

10th Circuit Scrutinizes DEI Training Program

Can an employer’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program create liability for the discriminatory harassment of white employees? The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to employers in Wyoming,...more

Fisher Phillips

AI on Campus: The 5 Things Higher Ed Needs to Consider When Crafting AI Workplace Policies

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Higher education leaders have plenty of cutting-edge legal issues to follow – affirmative action, freedom of speech, discrimination – but you are now on the front lines when it comes to the appropriate use of generative...more

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Ketamine Clinics: Five Legal Considerations for Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapists

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Amid the growing interest in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, especially with substances like MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine, it becomes imperative to navigate the intricate landscape of legal considerations associated...more

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CPRA Countdown: Ensuring Your Organization’s Privacy Compliance in the New Year

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With the new year underway, and enforcement looming, it is more important than ever to ensure your organization is compliant with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)—the amendment to the California Consumer Privacy Act...more

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Understanding New York City's Height and Weight Discrimination Law: Essential Insights for Employers

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Effective November 26, 2023, a significant amendment to New York City’s Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) prohibits discrimination based on height and weight. This development aligns the city with a growing trend of jurisdictions,...more

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AI Bias in the Workplace: Top 4 Takeaways From EEOC Commissioner’s Conversation at FP Conference

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Most HR professionals are no strangers to technology, particularly when it comes to using applicant tracking systems and human resource information systems to hire workers and track key employment data. However, recent...more

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2024 Handbook Updates: What You Can’t Afford to Miss

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Though you may still be on a sugar high from Halloween, the new year is fast approaching, and with it, the onset of several new California employment laws. Employers should prepare now by updating their handbooks for 2024....more

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Messy "Real Life" LARP: An Employer's Accident Response Deconstructed for In-House Counsel

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During Ward and Smith’s annual Employment Law Symposium, three attorneys provided insights on a fictional construction company's reaction to a serious job site accident. In the session, the attorneys shed light on key issues...more

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[Webinar] New California Employment Laws and Developments for 2024 - November 28th, 9:30 am - 11:00 am PT

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Join us for an in-depth complimentary webinar on November 28, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time), presented by CDF Partners Mark S. Spring and Desiree J. Ho. This “Year in Review” webinar will cover 2023’s new...more

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Does Your Litigation Hold Strategy Account for Remote Workers?

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Google recently got in hot water over employees’ cavalier attitudes toward a litigation hold. The tech giant took a largely hands-off approach to preserving internal chats needed for discovery in a lawsuit. Google employees...more

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Back-to-School Homework for School Leaders: A 6-Step Guide to Refreshing Your Employee and Student Policies

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As you prepare for the coming academic year, you’ll need to consider key developments that took place over the last year as you plan your approach this fall. Indeed, legal changes, current events, shifting priorities, and...more

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How to Support an Employee Going Through a Gender Transition

As transgender employees become more comfortable living openly as their authentic selves in the workplace, employers should be prepared to work with transitioning employees. Consider putting a plan in place that fosters an...more

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Insider Risk and The Protection of Critical Trade Secrets

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While the global pandemic has highlighted the perils of remote work, decades of collective experience undertaking internal investigations for corporations and their advisors in connection with the misappropriation of...more

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US Expands Workplace Protections for Nursing Mothers

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The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) is now in effect, requiring nearly all employers to provide break time and a private, non-bathroom space for lactating employees to pump and store...more

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Harassment Prevention - The Chicago Way: Windy City Employers Face New Sexual Harassment Posting, Policy, Training, and Document...

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The Chicago City Council recently amended the Chicago Municipal Code with respect to sexual harassment in the workplace. Failure to comply with these amendments, which take effect on July 1, 2022, could result in daily...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

The Golden Rule of Employee Handbooks: Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say

With over 20+ years representing employers, I have reviewed more employee handbooks than I care to remember. I have seen it all, from a hodgepodge of stapled sheets to stylish published booklets and everything in between. A...more

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2022 Resolutions: What Healthcare Practices Need To Tackle In the New Year

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Host Ericka Adler, Roetzel Shareholder and Health Law Practice Group leader, is joined by fellow Roetzel Attorneys Christina Kuta and David Hochman, Shareholder, to provide guidance on resolutions healthcare practices should...more

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