Podcast
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October 24, 2022

Pro Bono Week Podcast – National Immigrant Justice Center Asylum Case

Jeronimo Simonovis and Lavanga Wijekoon discuss an asylum case before U.S. immigration authorities that Jeronimo won involving a woman and her 8-year-old son.

ASAP
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October 24, 2022

California Court Holds Defendants in Workplace Violence Restraining Order Petitions Have a Due Process Right to Cross-Examine Employer’s Witnesses

California’s Court of Appeals published an opinion clarifying that a defendant in a petition for restraining order under the state's Workplace Violence Safety Act is entitled to cross-examine witnesses at the evidentiary hearing for the restraining order.

Dear Littler
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October 21, 2022

Dear Littler: How Do We Handle Requests for Time Off for Religious Observance?

A number of employees in several of our stores have requested not to work on various days for religious observances. We have tried to accommodate them, but it’s not always possible. What are our obligations?

Littler Report
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October 18, 2022

The Littler 2022 European Employer Survey Report

Drawing on insights from nearly 700 human resources executives, in-house attorneys, and business leaders, this year’s survey finds employers pulled in different directions related to in-person work and hybrid scheduling.

ASAP
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October 18, 2022

Canada Proposes Two CLC Regulations on Service of Documents, Regular Rate of Wages, and Reimbursement of Reasonable Work-Related Expenses

On October 1, 2022, Canada published two proposed Regulations under the Canada Labour Code (CLC) and requested comments by October 31, 2022, via a new embedded commenting feature.

Insight
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October 18, 2022

California Changes “Close Contact” Definition Under Cal/OSHA COVID Emergency Standard and Issues Revised Proposal for Non-Emergency Standard

The California Department of Public Health issued an order effective updating the definition of close contact under the Third Revised COVID Emergency Temporary Standard and providing “strategies to prioritize response to potential exposures.”

ASAP
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October 18, 2022

New Guidance on Contractor Vaccine Mandate Anticipated Soon

The OMB and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force announced that they anticipate further guidance will be issued following the narrowing of the enjoined order requiring employees working on federal government contracts be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Insight
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October 17, 2022

Littler Lightbulb: Highlighting 25 Tips in Recruiting a Diverse Workforce

Employers in today’s tight job market are constantly looking for ways to recruit and maintain top talent from a diverse slate of candidates.

ASAP
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October 17, 2022

Employers Should Continue to Use Current Version of Form I-9 After Oct. 31, 2022

On October 12, 2022, the USCIS announced that employers should continue to use the current Form I-9 after its expiration date of October 31, 2022, until further notice.

Insight
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October 14, 2022

PBGC Issues Proposed Rule on Withdrawal Liability Actuarial Interest Rate Assumptions

On October 14, 2022, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the federal agency that insures and regulates private-sector defined benefit pension plans under Title IV of the ERISA, published a proposed rule governing employer withdrawal liability.

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