Insight
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March 2, 2023

Germany: Optimizing Severance Pay to Finance Early Retirement

Little known and therefore little used in Germany is the option of providing pension contributions instead of severance pay.

Insight
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February 28, 2023

Littler Lightbulb – February Employment Appellate Roundup

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

Insight
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February 28, 2023

Seattle Becomes the First U.S. Jurisdiction to Prohibit Caste Discrimination

On February 21, 2023, the City of Seattle, Washington became the first U.S. city – or any U.S. jurisdiction for that matter – to add caste to its list of categories protected against discrimination.

ASAP
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February 28, 2023

U.S. Department of State is Expected to Implement Pilot Program for Visa Stamp Renewals

The U.S. Department of State is expected to launch a pilot program later in 2023 offering visa stamping renewal options domestically for H and L visa beneficiaries and other temporary visa holders.

Podcast
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February 28, 2023

Return to Work: Challenges and Practical Recommendations

A discussion about how organizations are dealing with the aftermath of the pandemic in the workplace.

Insight
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February 27, 2023

NLRB Decision Addresses Interaction between Confidentiality and Nondisparagement Provisions in Severance Agreements and Section 7 Rights

During the past few years, employers have seen efforts to restrict the use of confidentiality and nondisparagement provisions in severance agreements at both the state and federal levels. The NLRB has now joined the party.

Podcast
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February 27, 2023

A Conversation on Black Resistance, Resilience and Being Real

A discussion of how some Littler attorneys have experienced – and seen the impact of – Black resistance in their personal and professional lives.

ASAP
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February 23, 2023

OSHA Withdraws Proposal to Revoke Arizona’s State Plan

On February 14, 2023, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it would be withdrawing its proposal to reconsider and revoke Arizona’s State Plan.

ASAP
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February 23, 2023

Supreme Court Holds Day Rate Pay Cannot Satisfy the Salary Basis Test

On February 22, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt, holding that paying an employee a “day rate” does not satisfy the salary basis test under the white-collar exemptions to the FLSA.

ASAP
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February 23, 2023

UK Government Issues New Draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement

In late January 2023, the UK Government published a draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement.

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