Insight
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June 30, 2022

UK to Shift Away From GDPR: Government Consultation Confirms Plans to Change UK Data Privacy Regime

The UK government is proposing to amend its data privacy regime to make it easier for employers to comply with its requirements.

Insight
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June 28, 2022

Down But Not Out: U.S. District Court Denies Preliminary Injunction Against Florida “Stop-WOKE” Law

On June 27, 2022, a Florida district court denied a request to enjoin the provisions of Florida HB 7, the so-called “Stop-WOKE” law, which dramatically limit what and how employers can communicate to employees in workplace DEI training.

Podcast
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June 28, 2022

Going Beyond IE&D 101: A Deeper Understanding of Being Transgender Today in America

A very special podcast that features the personal stories and perspectives from two members of the Littler family.

2 the Point Video
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June 28, 2022

How are multinational employers approaching whistleblower hotlines and guarding against whistleblower retaliation?

Workplace whistleblowing―and whistleblower retaliation―have exploded as vital topics in human resources, worldwide.

ASAP
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June 27, 2022

NLRB General Counsel Continues Push for Extraordinary Remedies

On June 23, 2022, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo released Memorandum GC 22-06, relating to her efforts “to secure full remedies” in settlements with the Board.

Insight
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June 27, 2022

An Enchanting Look at New Mexico’s Paid Sick and Safe Leave Final Regulations and Other Guidance

On June 21, 2022, New Mexico’s Department of Workforce Solutions published final regulations implementing the Healthy Workplaces Act, which will take effect throughout most parts of the “Land of Enchantment” on July 1, 2022.

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June 27, 2022

Ontario, Canada: Arbitrator Decides Employer Discriminated on Basis of Creed in Denying Request for Vaccine Policy Exemption

In a recent decision an arbitrator found that the grievor was discriminated against on the basis of creed under the Ontario Human Rights Code when her employer denied her request for an exemption from its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

ASAP
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June 24, 2022

Impacts of the Dobbs Decision on Employer Benefit Plans

As predicted, the Supreme Court issued its final decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade. How will this affect employer benefit plans?

ASAP
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June 24, 2022

Canada Suspends Mandatory Vaccines for Most Travel, Federally Regulated Transportation Workers, and Federal Government Employees

On June 14, 2022, Canada announced that, due to the country’s improved public health situation, certain vaccination requirements are suspended as of June 20.

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June 23, 2022

July is the New January – New State Laws Do Not Take the Summer Off

It used to be that employers had the luxury of waiting until January 1 to be vigilant for new employment laws and compliance challenges. For the past several years, we have reported on employment and labor laws taking effect mid-year.

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