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English courts take jurisdiction over Malaysian forced labour allegations - Limbu v Dyson

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The English Court of Appeal has ruled that the English courts have jurisdiction to hear a claim brought by a group of migrant workers against three companies in the Dyson group alleging trafficking and abuses of their labour...more

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Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Initiates Section 301 Investigation on Nicaragua Relating to Labor and Human Rights

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On December 10, 2024, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai initiated a Section 301 investigation on Nicaragua relating to labor rights, human rights, and the rule of law. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 is designed to...more

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Illinois the Latest State to Enact Legislation Regulating Employers’ Use of AI

On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law HB3773, a bill amending the Illinois Human Rights Act to address employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI). The amendment clarifies that it is a civil...more

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Illinois Extends Statute of Limitations for Filing Discrimination Claims Under Illinois Human Rights Act, Adds Protected Classes,...

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Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law several bills that significantly amend the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). As a result of these amendments, Illinois employers should expect an uptick in discrimination cases...more

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US Department of Labor Releases New Guidance for Child Labor Law Penalty Assessment

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On November 28, 2023, the United States Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin (“FAB”) explaining changes to its process to assess civil money penalties for child labor...more

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Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise Launches First Complaint-Based Investigation

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On July 11, 2023, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) announced the launch of two separate investigations into allegations that Uyghur forced labour was used in the supply chains and operations of two...more

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Ontario : Compétence concurrente à l’égard des plaintes en matière de droits de la personne dans des milieux syndiqués

En octobre 2022, le Tribunal des droits de la personne de l’Ontario (le « Tribunal ») a rendu une décision provisoire dans l’affaire Weilgosh v. London District Catholic School Board (l’« affaire Weilgosh »). Le Tribunal...more

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Unionized Employees Can Bring Human Rights Claims to Ontario Human Rights Tribunal or Labour Arbitrators

In October 2022, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (Tribunal) released its interim decision in Weilgosh v. London District Catholic School Board. The Tribunal held that it has concurrent jurisdiction with labour arbitrators...more

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Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Finds it Has Concurrent Jurisdiction with Labour Arbitrators to Decide Human Rights Claims...

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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...more

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Financial Daily Dose 4.29.2021 | Top Story: Fed Stays Course on Rates, Sees Improving Economy

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The Fed’s Open Market Committee meeting broke yesterday leaving rates at near-zero and pledging to “continue buying government-backed bonds at a steady pace as it tries to support the economy’s recovery from the coronavirus...more

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Romanian seasonal workers face forced labor conditions in German slaughterhouses

Report on Supply Chain Compliance 3, no. 14 (July 23, 2020)  - A report by Deutsche Welle asserts that seasonal workers in Germany are being exploited by major German companies and subcontractors that pay them low wages,...more

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Major changes coming to Virginia employment laws on July 1, 2020; prepare now with this employer checklist

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Virginia has substantially rewritten its employment laws to provide a number of new protections and rights to employees in the areas of employment discrimination, whistleblower protection, non-compete agreements, independent...more

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[Webinar] New Virginia Employment Laws: What Employers Need to Know - June 16th, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm ET

The employment law landscape in Virginia will undergo a seismic shift effective July 1, 2020. Since April 2020, Governor Ralph Northam has signed roughly two dozen bills into law that will significantly impact employers,...more

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New York State Bans Discrimination and Retaliation Based on Reproductive Health Decision Making and Requires Immediate Changes to...

On Nov. 8, 2019, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law an amendment to the New York Labor Law, which is effective immediately and prohibits employers from discriminating or retaliating against employees based...more

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