Insight
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February 10, 2020

“Ethical veganism” is a protected belief in the UK – what does that mean for employers?

In 2019, the scope of “protected beliefs” hit headlines as a tribunal found that ”ethical veganism” — a form of veganism that involves avoiding all forms of animal exploitation and harm in all aspects of life — was protected by the UK’s Equality Act 2010.

ASAP
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February 5, 2020

USCIS Publishes New Form I-9

On January 31, 2020, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new edition of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, approved by the Office of Management and Budget on October 21, 2019.

ASAP
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February 5, 2020

Maryland Enacts a Statewide “Ban-the-Box” Law

During the 2019 legislative session, Governor Larry Hogan vetoed the Criminal Records Screening (or “Ban-the-Box”) Act. On January 30, 2020, however, the Maryland General Assembly overrode the governor’s veto.

WPI Report
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February 4, 2020

WPI State of the States: New Year, New Legislative Trends

The year 2020 is already shaping up to be quite active on the employment law front, and a quarter of U.S. states have yet to convene their 2020 legislative sessions.

Podcast
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February 4, 2020

The Employment of Foreign Nationals in Belgium

This podcast covers key points for multinational employers to consider when moving foreign nationals to Belgium for employment purposes.

WPI Report
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February 4, 2020

WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage, Tip, and Overtime Developments (January Edition)

If January's minimum wage, tip, and overtime developments forecast what employers should expect throughout the remainder of the year, it could be a challenging 2020.

ASAP
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February 3, 2020

Leadership Changes in OFCCP’s Future?

Contractors have a significant interest in the White House’s February 3, 2020 announcement that the president will be nominating Director Leen for the position of inspector general at the Office of Personnel Management.

ASAP
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February 3, 2020

Eagerly Anticipated Guidance on Illinois’ Sexual Harassment Prevention and Training Requirements Released

The Illinois Department of Human Rights has answered the call for clarity and provided guidance on the sexual harassment prevention measures necessitated by the Workplace Transparency Act, which amended the Illinois Human Rights Act.

ASAP
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February 1, 2020

Federal Court Halts Enforcement of California Arbitration Law

A California federal court has granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Assembly Bill 51, an expansive anti-arbitration law enacted in October and set to take effect on January 1, 2020.

ASAP
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January 31, 2020

The Coronavirus: Specific Issues for the Chinese Workforce

The virus and the related measures to limit its spread raise a number of challenges for employers with operations in China.

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