Dear Littler
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November 28, 2022

Dear Littler: Can We Require Proof that Our Applicants Are Authorized to Remain in the United States Permanently or at Least for the Foreseeable Future?

As we are advertising for and hiring new employees, can we require proof of permanent residence so we can be assured employees will stick around?

Insight
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November 28, 2022

Alberta, Canada’s Human Rights Tribunal Awards $50,000 to Employee Whose Employment Was Terminated After Claiming Sexual Harassment

An employer that purportedly fired employee for cause following her sexual harassment allegations was found liable for discrimination on the basis of gender.

Insight
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November 23, 2022

Littler World Cup Matchups Part 4: Drug and Alcohol Testing

Over the course of the World Cup, we have been publishing our own matchups, comparing various aspects of labor and employment law in some of the participating countries.

ASAP
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November 22, 2022

OFCCP Sued to Compel Release of EEO-1 Data

On November 15, 2022, OFCCP was sued in federal court by an organization seeking to compel the agency to produce EEO-1 data from all federal contractors, including first-tier subcontractors, for the period 2016-2020.

Insight
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November 22, 2022

The Gilded Wage? Nevada Voters Eliminate Two-Tier Minimum Wage System

For nearly two decades, Nevada has utilized a unique two-tier minimum wage system that permitted employers that offered qualified health benefits to employees to pay $1.00 less per hour than employers that did not offer such benefits to their employees.

ASAP
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November 22, 2022

New York to Require Human Trafficking Recognition Training for Certain Hospitality Employees

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law eight pieces of legislation designed to combat human trafficking.

ASAP
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November 21, 2022

Cal/OSHA Will Not Alter the Proposed Non-Emergency COVID Regulation Now on Course to Become Effective January 1, 2023

No further modifications will be made to the proposed non-emergency COVID-19 regulation that the Cal/OSHA Standards Board will vote to approve at its next meeting on December 15, 2022.

Insight
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November 21, 2022

Littler World Cup Matchups Part 3: Workplace Safety

Welcome to week 2 of our Littler World Cup series, where we compare various aspects of labor and employment law in some of the countries competing the following week.

ASAP
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November 21, 2022

Colorado and Oregon Trigger Protections for Leaves Relating to Non-COVID Respiratory Illnesses

In response to COVID-19, some states enacted permanent changes to their leave laws that apply during a “public health emergency.” With reports of higher-than-average RSV and flu transmission, some of these emergency provisions are being triggered.

Insight
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November 21, 2022

Canada Publishes Final Regulations and Guidelines to Support Implementation of New Paid Medical Leave for Employees in Federally Regulated Workplaces

The Canadian federal government published final regulations and additional guidance regarding new paid leave obligations for federally regulated employers that take effect December 1, 2022.

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