ASAP
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September 25, 2024

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30): What Is it and Where in Canada Is it Observed as a Statutory Holiday?

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a statutory holiday established in response to injustices inflicted on First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation in Canada.

ASAP
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September 24, 2024

Maryland WARN Act Does Not Provide a Private Right of Action to Workers Terminated in Violation of the Law

A federal court has held that the Maryland Economic Stabilization Act (“Maryland WARN Act”) does not provide individuals with the right to file suit in their personal capacity to enforce a legal claim under the Act.

Littler Report
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September 24, 2024

Littler’s 2024 AI C-Suite Survey Report

Littler’s survey examines how C-suite executives are balancing risk and opportunity in AI decision-making.

ASAP
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September 23, 2024

DOD Imposes New Requirements for Employers Participating in SkillBridge Military Internship Program

The DOD now requires SkillBridge employers to accept a minimum number of candidates annually based on the size of the business and to show a “high probability” that their SkillBridge interns will receive a job offer upon the completion of their internship

Insight
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September 20, 2024

A Case Study on the First Amendment Defense for Entertainment Industry Employers

The Ninth Circuit might consider whether an entertainment employer’s First Amendment rights provides a strong enough defense in an employment dispute involving off-duty social media posts.

Dear Littler
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September 20, 2024

Dear Littler: What are some considerations before implementing our return-to-office policy?

We have decided to implement a return-to-office policy. We want to know what our options are, what pitfalls to avoid, and how best to prepare for some anticipated employee pushback.

ASAP
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September 20, 2024

Belgium: New Rules Apply in the Brussels Capital Region Regarding International Mobility

The rules on the employment of third-country nationals (which apply regionally) were recently amended in the Brussels Capital Region by an ordinance issued on February 1, 2024, and its implementing decree on May 16, 2024.

Insight
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September 19, 2024

Employer Zero-Tolerance Marijuana Policy Justified Termination, Federal District Court Agrees

Zero-tolerance marijuana policies are not unlawful in Illinois, a federal district court has determined, providing greater clarity for employers.

ASAP
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September 19, 2024

Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Minimum Wage & Tipped Rates and Schedule for 2025 and Future Years

On September 18, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court clarified issues relating to future minimum wage rates and minimum cash wage rates for tip-credit employees stemming from an earlier opinion.

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September 18, 2024

Ontario, Canada Court Affirms City Lacked Control of Workplace and Exercised Due Diligence, Upholding Acquittal of OHSA Charges

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice affirmed a trial court’s finding that the City of Sudbury exercised due diligence and therefore was not liable under OHSA for a traffic accident caused by a general contractor.

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