Insight
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September 5, 2023

UK: Trade Union Round-up – the Government Strikes Back (or does it?)

Strikes and other forms of industrial action by employees wanting more pay and better working conditions across a range of sectors including rail, education, and health have continued to be front-page news.

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September 5, 2023

Skilled Labor Shortage in Germany – Creative Solutions for Retaining Key Employees and Attracting New Ones

In Germany there are currently more job vacancies than ever before. The shortage of skilled workers has arguably become the biggest brake on the economy.

ASAP
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September 1, 2023

Texas District Court Declares State Preemption Law Unconstitutional. What Now?

The legal battle continues between large cities and the State of Texas over state attempts to nullify local enactments on employment and other matters that exceed or conflict with state law.

ASAP
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September 1, 2023

UK Illegal Working Fines Triple

Fines are set to more than triple for employers and landlords who employ or rent to those without permission to work or rent—the biggest shake up of civil penalties since 2014—the Home Office has announced.

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September 1, 2023

Littler Lightbulb – August Employment Appellate Roundup

This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments in the federal courts of appeal in the last month.

ASAP
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August 31, 2023

Will the FLSA Regulations for Exempt Employees Apply to Puerto Rico Operations?

The DOL’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on white collar overtime exemptions is proposing that, except for American Samoa, salary level increases triggering exemption apply also in the U.S territories, including Puerto Rico.

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August 31, 2023

Germany: Short-time Work Allowance – New Framework Conditions

The simplified crisis regulations introduced in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic expired at the end of June 2023. As of July 1, 2023, the regular statutory provisions once again apply for access to short-time working.

ASAP
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August 31, 2023

Changes to Flexible Working Regime in the UK – What Employers Need to Know

On July 20, 2023, UK’s Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill 2023 received Royal Assent and is currently expected to come into force in Summer 2024, though a precise date has not yet been confirmed by the government.

ASAP
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August 30, 2023

DOL Proposes to Significantly Increase the Minimum Salary Level to Qualify for the “White Collar” Overtime Exemptions

On August 30, 2023, the DOL released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise the “white collar” overtime exemption regulations applicable to executive, administrative, and professional employees.

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August 29, 2023

OSHA Wants to Revise its Worker Walkaround Representative Policy – Should Employers Be Concerned?

OSHA released a proposed rule on its worker walkaround representative policy that would allow a third-party employee representative to be present during Compliance Safety and Health Officer inspections.

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