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Workplace Socializing May Change as Gen Z Employees Drink Less

Research shows that Gen Z employees, ages twenty-one to twenty-eight, are less likely to drink alcohol than previous generations, which may impact how they feel about work-related events that include drinking....more

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Working for Workers Acts Four, Five and Six: In-Force Dates and New Regulations for Ontario Employers

This bulletin summarizes key elements of recent employment-related bills passed in the Ontario legislature that will impact Ontario employers....more

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New Health and Safety Action Required for Brazil Employers – Psychosocial Risks

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New Regulatory Requirements - Companies with employees in Brazil have until May 26, 2025, to revise their Brazil Risk Management Program (PGR) to include psychosocial risks....more

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New York State’s Fashion Workers Act Effective Summer 2025

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Governor Hochul signed legislation titled the “New York State Fashion Workers Act” (the “Act”), which has a widespread impact on the modeling industry as it relates to compensation, contractual restrictions, and other...more

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New York Workers’ Compensation Ruling Roundup – November 2024 #2

Big New York WC Decision drop today. This week we learn the answers to these questions: Can you catch COVID from working with dead bodies? Is burnout from working at home compensable?...more

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Worker's Comp Versus Personal Injury in California

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According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, a reported 419,000 private-sector employees in California sustained workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022. Workplace incidents in the state claimed 508 employees'...more

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Top 10 Reasons Your Employees Are Unionizing

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When a union election petition suddenly lands on the desk of human resources, or an employer is otherwise confronted with a union’s demand for recognition, many employers find themselves caught off guard. It’s easy to assume...more

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July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report

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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

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Impact of Labor Board’s New Joint-Employer Rule on Healthcare Industry

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The National Labor Relations Board’s Final Rule for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act raises serious concerns among healthcare employers who often use staffing agencies and other...more

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The “Joint Employer” Pendulum Swings Again. Or Does It?

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For the third time in eight years, employers again face uncertainty as to whether they may be considered a “joint employer” with another business. This question is not academic and can have real world consequences. What...more

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NLRB’s New Joint-Employer Rule: What It Means for Retailers and Other User Employers

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The National Labor Relations Board’s new Final Rule for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act expands the current standard by allowing the Board to find joint-employer status if an entity...more

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NLRB issues "joint employer" regulations

They are not employer-friendly. On October 26, the National Labor Relations Board, by a 3 to 1 vote, issued regulations with a new standard for determining “joint employer” status under the National Labor Relations Act....more

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The National Labor Relations Board Issues Expansive Joint Employer Rule

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Do you use a staffing agency to provide workers for your day-to-day operations? Are you a franchisor that licenses your trademark and business model to franchisees? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions,...more

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Key Preparation for 2023: A Roundup of Critical New York State Labor and Employment Legislation from 2022

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A number of important New York labor and employment law developments from 2022 should be top of mind as employers ease into 2023. State legislators paid significant attention to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment...more

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As Hurricane Ian Approaches, Employers Should Be Prepared for the Employment Law Challenges Storms Cause

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Executive Summary: As Hurricane Ian bears down on Florida, the approaching storm serves as a reminder that employers should be prepared to address storm-related issues if they are required to close their businesses and as...more

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Agencies Issue Additional Guidance Regarding Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test Coverage

As indicated in our January 11, 2022 blog post and alert, the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the “Agencies”) issued FAQs Part 51 on January 10, 2022, requiring group health...more

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Littler Global Guide - Austria - Q4 2021

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Implementation of the “3G” Requirement at the Workplace, Effective November 1, 2021 - New Order or Decree - The “3G Rule,” which entered into effect on November 1, 2021, requires all employees who have contact with...more

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There’s More! Tri-Agencies Provide Clarifying Guidance on Group Health Plan Coverage of Over-the-Counter At-Home COVID-19 Tests

A few short weeks ago we told you in a blog post that, with only four days’ notice, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and HHS (the Departments) required that, starting January 15, 2022, group health plans cover FDA-approved...more

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Benefits Monthly Minute - January 2022

The January Monthly Minute highlights the new OTC COVID-19 test coverage mandate (eff. January 15, 2022), group health plan provider compensation disclosure rules, and updated standards for ERISA plan financial statement...more

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Employer Group Health Plans Must Cover Over-the-Counter COVID Tests

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On Monday, the government issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) requiring employer group health plans (Plans) and health insurance issuers to cover certain over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests at no cost to the...more

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Group Health Plan Coverage Requirements Expanded to Include Non-Prescribed Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Testing

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Effective January 15, 2022, health plans are required to cover the cost of over-the-counter (“OTC”) COVID-19 test kits obtained without a health care provider’s prescription or clinical assessment. This new requirement was...more

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Agencies Issue Guidance Requiring Coverage for Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests

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Beginning January 15, 2022, and through the duration of the public health emergency, insurers and group health plans must cover at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests available over-the-counter (OTC) without imposing cost-sharing,...more

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US Regional Employment 2021: Alabama | Insights & Events

Law and Practice Chambers - The 2020 Chambers US Regional Employment Guide features guidance on employment law across 14 states and includes a unique state comparison tool for readers. The guide provides expert legal...more

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Employment Highlights from Oregon’s Active 2021 Legislative Session

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June 2021 culminated in the elimination of COVID-19 restrictions in Oregon and significant changes to the state’s employment laws during the 2021 legislative session. On June 25, 2021, Governor Kate Brown issued Executive...more

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Cal/OSHA Provides New Guidance for California Employers to Comply With COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards

The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board adopted its Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) on COVID-19 prevention in the workplace on November 19, 2020, which we covered here. Shortly after their adoption,...more

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