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August 9, 2023

Illinois Extends Bereavement Leave Rights for Illinois Employees

Illinois recently expanded bereavement leave rights for two groups of Illinois employees: (1) parents who lose a child to suicide or homicide, and (2) family members of those killed in a crime of violence.

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August 8, 2023

Illinois Becomes the First State to Enact Protections for Freelance Workers

On August 4, 2023, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA) (HB1122) into law, establishing strict protections for freelance workers.

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August 8, 2023

NLRB Adopts Tough New Standard for Workplace Rules

On August 2, 2023, in Stericycle, Inc., 372 NLRB No. 113 (2023), the National Labor Relations Board adopted a strict new legal standard for evaluating the validity of workplace rules under the National Labor Relations Act.

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August 8, 2023

New Edgewater, Colorado Minimum Wage Ordinance Highlights Compliance Challenge

The Colorado locality of Edgewater—which borders Denver and has a population of around 5,000—has enacted its own local minimum wage ordinance, which takes effect January 1, 2024.

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August 7, 2023

Illinois Adds Rights and Safety Protections for Day and Temporary Workers

On August 4, 2023, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 2862 into law, significantly amending the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act.

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August 4, 2023

Women’s World Cup 2023 – Equal Pay for Women in and Out of Sports

This year’s Women’s World Cup, which kicked off on July 20, 2023, has been drawing record viewers both in person and on television. As viewers watch these teams compete, many wonder whether these athletes receive pay equal to their male counterparts.

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August 3, 2023

DHS Announces Updated STEM Designated Degree Program List

On July 12, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updated the STEM Designated Degree Program List by adding eight new qualifying fields of study.

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August 2, 2023

Are there any areas of concern as our organization implements AI tools to monitor and engage with employees and customers?

It is critical to evaluate the type of data the business intends to collect, how it intends to use the data and compliance risks such as biometric privacy laws. It is also important to consider possible risks of unintended uses.

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August 2, 2023

Canada: Employers in Federally Regulated Workplaces Will Soon Be Required to Provide Menstrual Products

Canada’s Regulation SOR/2023-78, which comes into force on December 15, 2023, will require employers to provide free menstrual products for employees’ use in each toilet room in federally regulated workplaces.

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August 1, 2023

Changes in California’s Regulations Regarding Criminal Records Approved

On July 24, 2023, the Office of Administrative Law approved the California Civil Rights Council’s proposed modifications to certain background check regulations.

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