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October 30, 2024

I'm a U.S.-based employer and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is not front burner for us. Why should we care?

It's very important that you be aware of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or the FCPA. In many countries, payments that might be viewed simply as “business as usual” may fall under the Act.

Insight
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October 29, 2024

The CFPB Cautions Employers About Using Technology to Track, Assess, and Evaluate Workers

On October 24, 2024, the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a circular cautioning employers about using workplace tracking technology, including AI, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

ASAP
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October 29, 2024

Ontario, Canada Court Orders Independent Medical Examination of Employee Claiming Indefinite Inability to Mitigate Due to Mental Health Condition

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ordered an independent medical exam of an employee who claimed in his wrongful dismissal action that he could not mitigate his damages by seeking alternative employment because of a mental health condition.

Insight
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October 28, 2024

Psychedelics and Marijuana on the Ballot: How Should Employers Prepare for Potential Legalization?

Voters in several states will decide whether marijuana or, in one case, psychedelic substances should be legal in the upcoming November 5, 2024 general election.

Insight
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October 28, 2024

High Court to Review Standard Applied to “Reverse Discrimination” Cases

At least five circuit courts have held that when “the alleged discrimination is against a member of the majority”1 (referred to as “reverse discrimination”), Title VII claims must be supported by evidence of “background circumstances.”

ASAP
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October 28, 2024

New Amendments to California Bill Clarify Scope of Prohibition on Junk Fees for Restaurant Industry

The amendments under SB 1542 clarify that restaurants can continue to charge a mandatory service fee or gratuity so long as the charge is clearly and conspicuously displayed.

Podcast
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October 25, 2024

Pro Bono Week Podcast – Pennsylvania Innocence Project

Shareholder Rachel Fendell Satinsky speaks with Pro Bono Committee Member Dave Haase regarding her work with the Pennsylvania Innocence Project over the years.

ASAP
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October 24, 2024

OSHA Issues New Inspection Guidance Targeting Animal Slaughtering and Processing Establishments

On October 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor released expanded guidance for OSHA inspections of employers in the animal slaughtering and processing industry.

Podcast
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October 24, 2024

Pro Bono Week Podcast – Assisting Veterans Through Client Partnership

As part of the annual National Celebration of Pro Bono hosted by the American Bar Association, a discussion of Littler’s pro bono collaboration with Amazon in support of The Veterans Consortium.

Podcast
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October 23, 2024

Pro Bono Week Podcast – Migrant Families Seeking Asylum

Littler attorneys discuss their participation in Littler’s pro bono clinic, held in collaboration with the National Immigrant Justice Center, focused on assisting migrant families seeking asylum in the U.S.

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