In July 2023, Brazil enacted a law with new and more stringent rules relating to equal pay, with a particular focus on the gender pay gap. Companies with more than 100 employees in Brazil must post their pay transparency report by September 30, 2024.
The Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright may serve to limit federal agencies’ guidance on an employer’s use of AI in the workplace. State and local laws and regulations governing AI, on the other hand, may proliferate.
A New York state judge has denied motions to dismiss actor Julia Ormond's claims against a film company, its parent company, and a talent agency based on conduct by film producer Harvey Weinstein, who Ormond alleges assaulted her in December 1995.
On August 27, 2024, USCIS updated its Policy Manual to clarify guidance for F-1 students concerning eligibility for post-completion OPT and the period during which F-1 students may apply for STEM OPT extensions.
The past year has brought sweeping changes to the world of work. To help employers navigate some of these changes, Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) examines 10 economic, labor, and employment issues facing employers this Labor Day.
UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission has issued updated guidance on sexual harassment to take into account employers’ new duty to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment of their employees.
The Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) has published a revised workers’ compensation Notice to Employees, which Massachusetts employers should use starting September 16, 2024.
