Littler Report
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July 22, 2024

Challenging Harassment in the Workplace: A Key Priority at the EEOC

On April 29, 2024, the EEOC also released the long-anticipated update to its enforcement guidance on harassment in the workplace.

ASAP
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July 19, 2024

Minnesota Now Recognizes Claims for Negligent Selection of Independent Contractors

Companies in Minnesota that work with independent contractors should be aware of a new legal risk.

Insight
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July 16, 2024

Federal Court Denies DOL a “Hot Goods” Injunction over Child Labor Allegations

On July 2, 2024, a federal court in Alabama issued its decision denying the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) a preliminary injunction over child labor allegations at a poultry facility in Alabama.

Insight
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July 16, 2024

Pay to Play? Third Circuit Holds NCAA Athletes Can Be Considered Employees

The Third Circuit in Johnson v. NCAA ruled that athletes at NCAA Division I schools may be considered employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

ASAP
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July 15, 2024

EU AI Act Will Formally Become Law and Provisions Will Start to Apply on a Staged Basis

On July 12, 2024, the EU AI Act was published in the European Union Official Journal, which is the final step in the EU legislative process.

Insight
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July 11, 2024

British Columbia, Canada Court of Appeal Affirms Enforceability of Termination Clause That Incorporated by Reference Notice and Severance Provisions of Canada Labour Code

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court’s decision that a termination clause in an employment agreement was enforceable because it was neither ambiguous nor non-compliant with the Canada Labour Code.

ASAP
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July 10, 2024

11th Circuit Finds Race and Gender-Based Grant Program Likely Unlawful

The 11th Circuit recently granted a preliminary injunction prohibiting a venture capital fund from awarding grants based on race and gender.

Insight
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July 10, 2024

Littler Lightbulb: June Appellate Roundup

This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal in the last month.

ASAP
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July 8, 2024

California Court of Appeal Thwarts Efforts to Conceal Important Driving History Information from Employers

Employers with operations in California are all too familiar with how state and local officials continue to restrict the access employers have to public records, including criminal history information.

ASAP
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July 4, 2024

Texas District Court Narrowly Stays and Enjoins FTC’s Non-Compete Rule

On July 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a limited stay and preliminary injunction of the FTC’s final rule that would render almost all non-compete agreements, with very limited exceptions, unenforceable.

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