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May 30, 2023

British Columbia Tribunal Confirms Time Theft Proven by Time-Tracking Software May Justify Employment Termination for Cause

A recent decision of the British Columbia, Canada Civil Resolution Tribunal is especially relevant now that remote work has become common. The Tribunal found the employer had just cause for terminating a remote worker’s employment for time theft.

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May 26, 2023

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill – What the New Developments Mean for UK Employment Law

Some recent developments from the UK government have given further clarity on what reforms are envisaged for UK employment law post-Brexit.

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May 26, 2023

Evanston, Illinois Establishes a Fair Workweek Ordinance

Evanston, Illinois' Fair Workweek Ordinance will require covered employers to provide a written good-faith estimate of work schedules and premium pay for changes.

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May 25, 2023

Natural Hairstyle Discrimination Protections Passed in Kentucky and Beyond

On May 12, 2023, Lexington became the fourth city in Kentucky to protect hairstyles under its local anti-discrimination ordinances.

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May 25, 2023

Pay Transparency Bill Headed to Illinois Governor

Illinois employers already required to make pay disclosures for the Equal Pay Registration Certificate (ERPC) process would face even more stringent pay transparency duties under legislation currently headed to Governor Pritzker for signature.

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May 25, 2023

UK: New ACAS Guidance on Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) recently published new non-statutory guidance to support UK employers and employees when handling reasonable adjustments for mental health at work.

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May 23, 2023

U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Issue Dear Colleague Letter Regarding Digital Accessibility in Higher Education

In a joint “Dear Colleague” letter, the Departments of Education and Justice discuss efforts to address barriers that prevent people with disabilities from participating in online services, programs, and activities sponsored by educational institutions.

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May 23, 2023

British Columbia: Bill 13, Pay Transparency Act Receives Royal Assent

On May 11, 2023, British Columbia, Canada’s Bill 13, Pay Transparency Act, received Royal Assent. Section 2 of the Act, which addresses the employer’s obligations regarding publicly advertised job opportunities, comes into force on November 1, 2023.

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May 23, 2023

New Era for Permanent Employment Certifications (PERM)

In April 2023, the long-anticipated new and modernized PERM Form 9089 was introduced to the public by the U.S. Department of Labor, Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) unit.

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May 23, 2023

UK Government Provides Details on Non-Compete Three-Month Limit

The UK government has provided further color on its proposed rule to limit non competes to a period of three months post termination.

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