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December 22, 2023

Costa Rica Passes First “Whistleblower Law” to Protect Complainants and Witnesses of Possible Acts of Corruption

On December 13, 2023, the Legislative Chamber of Costa Rica passed Bill No. 23,449, the Law for the protection of complainants and witnesses of acts of corruption against retaliation in employment.

Dear Littler
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December 21, 2023

Dear Littler: Do We Oust the Grousers?

Two managers have lobbed complaints against each other. Can I just give both a warning to knock it off or should I just terminate them both and be done with the situation?

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December 21, 2023

What are some key issues for HR or legal to be aware of when implementing a restructure in Asia?

There are several key areas to focus on when implementing a restructure in Asia.

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December 21, 2023

New French Profit-Sharing Act Sets 2025 Deadline for Profitable Small Companies

The new Profit-Sharing Act of November 19, 2023 sets a deadline of January 1, 2025 for companies with at least 11 employees to implement a mandatory profit-sharing scheme if they are profitable.

Insight
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December 20, 2023

The Year in Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets: 2023 Developments and What Is on the Horizon for 2024

2023 was an active year in the world of unfair competition and trade secrets law, with employers’ use of restrictive covenant agreements coming under assault at the FTC and NLRB, as well as in multiple state legislatures.

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December 20, 2023

UK Employment Law: Step into 2024

2023 has undoubtedly been a busy year in the UK employment law space. But, as we bid adieu to this year, it is time to look to what 2024 will bring.

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December 18, 2023

DOL to Require Successor Employers to Offer Right of First Refusal to Predecessor Employees Under Service Contract Act

On December 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor issued final regulations requiring the so-called “nondisplacement” of workers performing work on contracts for the federal government under the Service Contract Act (SCA).

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December 18, 2023

SLAPP Back: Colorado Court of Appeals Addresses Protection Against “Vengeful” Online Posts

On November 30, 2023, the Colorado Court of Appeals in Tender Care v. Barnett tested the limits of Colorado’s anti-SLAPP law in considering whether an individual’s online review of a company could invoke the protections of the anti-SLAPP law.

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December 15, 2023

Updated California Paid Sick and Safe Leave FAQs Address January 1, 2024 Changes

On December 12, 2023, California’s Labor Commissioner revised its FAQs to address changes that will occur on January 1, 2024, to the Healthy Workplaces Healthy Families Act (HWHFA), the statewide paid sick and safe leave law.

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December 15, 2023

Effective December 31, 2023, Cook County, Illinois Paid Leave Requirements Will Largely Mirror State Law

On December 14, 2023, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance, which converts the pre-existing Cook County Earned Sick Leave Ordinance into an ordinance requiring general paid leave.

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