ASAP
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March 13, 2023

Michigan Legislature Passes Amendment to Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to Protect LGBTQ Rights

On March 8 the Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill expanding the language of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act’s protected categories to include sexual orientation and gender identity or expression as prohibited categories for discrimination

ASAP
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March 8, 2023

USCIS Clarifies Guidance on O-1B Extraordinary Ability Visa Eligibility and Updates USCIS Policy Manual

On March 3, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new policy guidance, Evaluating Eligibility for O-1B Visa Category, which describes new updates made to the USCIS Policy Manual.

Littler Report
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March 8, 2023

Littler Employer Pulse Survey Report: 2023 Economic Outlook

The results of our pulse survey found most employers optimistic about their own businesses, but still concerned about broader economic headwinds.

2 the Point Video
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March 7, 2023

We’re thinking about rolling out some IE&D initiatives – is that the same thing as an Affirmative Action Plan?

The short answer is no, and there is often confusion between an Affirmative Action Plan, or AAP, and more general and voluntary IE&D initiatives.

ASAP
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March 7, 2023

New York Delays and Limits Regulation of “Quotas” for Warehouse Workers

New York Governor Hochul has signed into law amendments to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, which regulates the use of work-related “quotas” in warehouse settings.

Insight
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March 7, 2023

What COVID-19 Leave Is Left?

As we mark the third anniversary of COVID-19 compliance challenges in the United States, we are gifting employers a roundup of where things stand with COVID-19 (or related) leave requirements.

Insight
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March 7, 2023

Nullified ab initio: What Employers in Puerto Rico Need to Know About the Decision to Nullify the New Labor Reform Bill (Act No. 41-2022)

The District Court for the District of Puerto Rico has nullified Act No. 41-2022, enacted in June 2022, which had instituted significant changes to labor and employment laws in Puerto Rico.

Insight
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March 7, 2023

Ontario, Canada Arbitrator Finds Employer Did Not Violate Collective Agreements by Not Recognizing National Day of Mourning as a Paid Holiday

In a recent decision under the Labor Relations Act, 1995, Arbitrator Adam Beatty dismissed four union grievances concerning the National Day of Mourning, which was declared following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Insight
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March 6, 2023

Philadelphia Issues Rules on COVID Paid Sick Leave, and Revises “During COVID” Rules for Regular and Healthcare Employee Paid Sick Leave

On February 28, 2023, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor published regulations concerning three distinct types of job-protected paid leave employers must provide under the Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces Ordinance.

ASAP
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March 3, 2023

USCIS Changes Policy Guidance Regarding Special Student Relief

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced that it is clarifying the validity period of off-campus employment authorization for international students pursuant to the Special Student Relief (SSR) package.

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