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May 1, 2023

H-1B Visa Alternatives

H-1B cap exempt petitions, O-1s, L-1s, TNs, and other alternatives for foreign nationals who were not selected in the initial FY 2024 H-1B registration process (H-1B lottery).

ASAP
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May 1, 2023

Belief Discrimination in the UK – An Effective Employer Defense

In Randall v Trent College Ltd and others, the UK Employment Tribunal ruled against a school chaplain’s claim of religion and belief discrimination.

Insight
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May 1, 2023

British Columbia: Employer that Engaged in “Hardball Tactics” to Manufacture Just Cause for Termination Must Pay over $200K in Damages

A long-term employee was awarded wrongful dismissal, aggravated, and punitive damages where the employer was found to have intentionally manufactured reasons to terminate employment for cause.

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May 1, 2023

Illinois Department of Labor Amends its Regulations Governing the State’s Business Expense Reimbursement Law

The Illinois Department of Labor has published amended regulations, effective April 14, 2023, to Illinois’ Wage Payment and Collection Act (IWPCA). The amended regulations impact Illinois’ robust expense reimbursement requirements under the IWPCA.

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April 28, 2023

Legal Challenge to FLSA 80/20 Rule Returns to Texas Court

On April 28, 2023, the Fifth Circuit ordered a Texas court to further consider a legal challenge to the DOL’s 80/20 Rule, which applies to employers that take a tip credit toward their minimum wage obligation under the FLSA.

Insight
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April 28, 2023

UK Employment Law Reform – Horizon Scanning of Employment Bills

Despite the absence of the previously promised Employment Bill, new Bills that will, if passed, make changes to employment laws, have been coming thick and fast over the last few months.

Insight
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April 28, 2023

Ontario, Canada: OLRB Clarifies That Employers Have Significant Discretion in Choosing Who Will Investigate Complaints of Harassment

A recent case before the Ontario Labour Relations Board indicates employers have flexibility in choosing a harassment complaint investigator.

ASAP
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April 27, 2023

NYC Agency to Hold Employer-focused Roundtable to Clarify New AI Regulations

In the wake of its recently issued rules regarding New York City Local Law 144, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will be holding an educational roundtable to provide an overview of these rules.

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April 27, 2023

A Deep Dive into Recent Pension Tax Changes in the UK

In March, the UK government announced changes to the tax regime surrounding pensions as part of the annual Budget.

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April 26, 2023

Employers Have Until July 25, 2023 to Implement New OFCCP Disability Self-Identification Form

On April 25, 2023, the Office of Management and Budget approved the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) updated form prospective and current employees must use to voluntarily self-identify as an individual with a disability.

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