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As the 24th Anniversary of 9/11 Nears, New York Clarifies – Somewhat – Employer Obligations Under the 9/11 Notice Act

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New York State published its Final Regulations to implement the 9/11 Notice Act, which requires employers to notify certain current and former employees of their potential eligibility for benefits from federal compensation...more

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Resolución 3461 de 2025: Colombia refuerza Comités de Convivencia Laboral

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El Ministerio del Trabajo de Colombia el 1 de septiembre de 2025, expidió la Resolución 3461 de 2025, mediante la cual derogó las Resoluciones 652 y 1356 de 2012 y estableció un nuevo marco normativo para la conformación y...more

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State of California to regulate use of AI in employment

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Effective October 1, 2025, significant revisions to Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations goes into effect. The regulations manage the enactment of the state’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the...more

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Deadline for Compliance - Civil Rights Department AI Regulations are Six Weeks Away!

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On October 1, 2025, the CRD’s new regulations aimed at protecting employees and applicants from potentially discriminatory employment decisions made using automated decision systems (ADS) will take effect. These new...more

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AI Is Not Your HR Department: California’s New Regulation Wants You to Remember That

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Starting October 1, 2025, California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) will roll out new regulations on Automated Decision-Making Systems (ADMS). If your reaction is “What in the heck is that?”—congratulations, you're in the...more

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California Approves Rules Regulating AI in Employment Decision-making

Effective October 1, 2025, updated regulations from the California Civil Rights Council will formally restrict the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in employment decision-making by California employers. In the...more

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Mid-Year 2025

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The last six months have been a tumultuous time for employers. The pace and degree of change is creating new challenges — and ongoing uncertainty. Our Mid-Year 2025 report sifts through the volume of federal-level executive...more

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Too Hot to Work? France Introduces New Heatwave Law

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Against the backdrop of climate change and the increasing health and safety challenge of preventing heat-related risks at work, France has introduced a new decree reinforcing the obligations on employers to prevent these...more

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Chicago’s Annual Employment Law Changes Are Coming July 1  — Are You Ready?

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Effective July 1, 2025, updates to several key Chicago employment laws go into effect, including (1) updates to the Chicago Fair Workweek employee coverage thresholds; (2) updates to the City’s minimum wage; and (3) new...more

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Washington Employment Law Updates

A series of employment-related bills have become law and will go into effect in the coming months and years. These new bills contain some significant changes that will likely affect most Washington employers. Understanding...more

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OSHA’s Updated Inspection Program: What Employers Should Know and Expect

On May 20, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection program. The SST inspection program is OSHA’s primary planned inspection initiative for...more

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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: Top 10 Employment Law Changes in Washington State

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Employers operating in Washington State must take steps quickly to comply with a slew of new labor and employment laws passed by the Washington State Legislature during the recent session. These new laws significantly expand...more

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Owners May Have Personal Liability for Violations of Wage and Hour Laws in Colorado

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Owners with a 25 percent or greater stake in an employer-entity, regardless of company form, may have liability for the employer-entity’s wage and hour matters under a new Colorado law. On May 22, 2025, Governor Polis signed...more

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New York Releases FAQs, Model Training, and Model Policy for Retail Workplace Violence Prevention Law

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A workplace violence prevention law passed by the New York State legislature in June 2024, signed into law by the Governor in September 2024, and amended in February 2025 is set to take effect in part on June 2, 2025. On May...more

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DB Pension Surpluses – Relaxation of Extraction Rules

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The government has responded to the previous government's 2024 consultation on options in the DB context to provide better outcomes for members, drive a more consolidated market, and enable pension funds to invest in a...more

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Update: Cal/OSHA Releases Revised Draft Workplace Violence Prevention Regulation, Strikes Prohibition on Confronting Shoplifters

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On May 13, 2025, Cal/OSHA released a new discussion draft of its proposed regulation on Workplace Violence Prevention in General Industry. This latest version updates the July 15, 2024 draft we previously blogged about, and...more

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New AI Hiring Rules and Lawsuits Put Employers on Notice: What HR Needs to Know

Adam Bouka By Adam Bouka Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies find, evaluate, and hire talent—but it’s also raising red flags among regulators and courts. Two big developments in May 2025 show that HR...more

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The Independent Contractor Tug-of-War: Navigating the Latest DOL Shifts

Classifying a worker as an independent contractor rather than an employee can be one of the more complicated—and risky—decisions an employer can make, as misclassification can lead to serious legal and financial consequences....more

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Hot Topic: Nevada Joins Ranks of States Enforcing Onerous New Heat Illness Rules

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Nevada’s sunny and hot summers pose hazards of heat-related illnesses to outdoor workers and non-climate-controlled indoor workers. April 29, 2025 marks a significant milestone for workplace safety in Nevada as the Nevada...more

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USCIS Announces Minor, but Important, Form I-9 and E-Verify Updates

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What is Form I-9? Employers use Form I-9 to review and verify that every new employee is authorized to work in the United States. Employers must examine and verify documents that show a newly hired employee’s identity and...more

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Employers Take Note: USCIS Issues New Form I-9 Edition

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On April 2, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new version of Form I-9, which bears a Jan. 20, 2025, edition date and is available for download. This version of the form will be valid through May...more

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Changes to Medicare Reporting Requirements for Workers’ Compensation Settlements

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Federal law requires employers to consider Medicare’s potential interests when settling a workers’ compensation claim with a Medicare beneficiary. The foregoing generally involves the use of a Workers’ Compensation Medical...more

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Virginia Strengthens Ban on Non-Competes for “Low-Wage Employees”

On March 24, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Younkin signed into law S.B. 1218, which amended Virginia’s non-compete law to expand the definition of “low-wage employees” with whom employers may not enter into non-competition...more

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New AI Laws May Go Into Effect As Early As July 1, 2025

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On March 21, 2025, the California Civil Rights Council adopted its final regulations regarding automated decision-making systems. In the employment context, automated decision-making systems can include a wide range of tools...more

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UK Pensions: what's new this week - March 3, 2025

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Neonatal care leave from April 6, 2025: New regulations - ...more

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