Global Guide Quarterly
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July 24, 2024

The Global Guide Quarterly (Quarter 2, 2024)

This quarter, the newsletter includes updates from 49 countries, featuring developments pertinent to various regional and industry-specific labor and employment issues.

Insight
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July 24, 2024

Fifth Circuit Scolds NLRB in Case about Employee Outbursts and Requires Board on Remand to Use Standard it Purported to Overrule

On July 9, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit took the latest step in a continuing controversy about when obscenity or other misconduct by a worker, while raising otherwise protected job complaints, justifies that worker’s termination.

2 the Point Video
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July 22, 2024

What is unlimited Paid Time Off or PTO, and is it right for your business?

While it may seem like a great way to enhance employee benefits, companies will want to carefully review the impetus for creating such policies, the risks involved, and determine if they are best suited for their employee population and business.

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.

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