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July 25, 2024

California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 22

After years of litigation, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 22, a voter-approved law allowing app-based drivers to work as independent contractors.

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July 25, 2024

2024 Summer Olympics Series: United States

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games begin July 26. To celebrate this international event, Littler offices around the globe will share key changes in labor and employment laws that have transpired since the last time their countries hosted the Olympic games.

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July 24, 2024

Pennsylvania Federal Court Declines to Block FTC’s Non-Compete Rule

On July 23, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania declined to block the FTC’s final rule that would cause most non-compete agreements, with few exceptions, to be unenforceable.

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July 24, 2024

Hair Style Discrimination Is Now Statutorily Prohibited in Puerto Rico

On July 24, 2024, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Hon. Pedro Pierluisi, signed into law Senate Bill 1282, the Law Against Discrimination Based on Hair Styles.

Global Guide Quarterly
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July 24, 2024

The Global Guide Quarterly (Quarter 2, 2024)

This quarter, the newsletter includes updates from 49 countries, featuring developments pertinent to various regional and industry-specific labor and employment issues.

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July 24, 2024

Fifth Circuit Scolds NLRB in Case about Employee Outbursts and Requires Board on Remand to Use Standard it Purported to Overrule

On July 9, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit took the latest step in a continuing controversy about when obscenity or other misconduct by a worker, while raising otherwise protected job complaints, justifies that worker’s termination.

2 the Point Video
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July 22, 2024

What is unlimited Paid Time Off or PTO, and is it right for your business?

While it may seem like a great way to enhance employee benefits, companies will want to carefully review the impetus for creating such policies, the risks involved, and determine if they are best suited for their employee population and business.

Littler Report
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July 22, 2024

Challenging Harassment in the Workplace: A Key Priority at the EEOC

On April 29, 2024, the EEOC also released the long-anticipated update to its enforcement guidance on harassment in the workplace.

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July 19, 2024

Minnesota Now Recognizes Claims for Negligent Selection of Independent Contractors

Companies in Minnesota that work with independent contractors should be aware of a new legal risk.

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July 16, 2024

Federal Court Denies DOL a “Hot Goods” Injunction over Child Labor Allegations

On July 2, 2024, a federal court in Alabama issued its decision denying the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) a preliminary injunction over child labor allegations at a poultry facility in Alabama.

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