Insight
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October 15, 2024

Ontario, Canada Court Reinforces Waksdale’s Impact on Enforceability of Termination Provisions and Provides Guidance on Proving Failure to Mitigate

Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice held that because a termination for cause provision in an employment contract defined “cause” more broadly than does the Employment Standards Act, 2000 it was unenforceable.

ASAP
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October 14, 2024

The City of Euless Repeals Texas’s Only Predictive Scheduling Ordinance

The Euless, Texas Fair Overtime and Scheduling Standards Ordinance that imposed predictive scheduling obligations on covered employers is no more.

Insight
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October 14, 2024

NLRB General Counsel Explains What Remedies She Wants for Non-Competes She Considers Illegal and Promises Crack-Down on “Stay-or-Pay” Agreements

NLRB General Counsel Memorandum 25-01 urges the Board to seek “make whole” remedies for non-compete agreements that run afoul of the NLRA and alleges certain “stay-or-pay” arrangements are unlawful unless narrowly tailored.

Insight
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October 11, 2024

Littler Lightbulb: September Appellate Roundup

This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments in federal courts of appeal in the last month.

ASAP
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October 10, 2024

Bracing for Impact if California Voters Approve Statewide Minimum Wage Increase

At the November 5, 2024 election, California voters will determine the fate of Proposition 32, which proposes to increase the state minimum wage and provide for automatic future adjustments tied to inflation.

ASAP
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October 10, 2024

New Maryland Wage Laws Take Effect

On October 1, 2024, Maryland’s Pay Stub/Pay Statement and Pay Transparency laws went into effect.

Littler Report
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October 9, 2024

The Littler 2024 European Employer Survey Report

Littler’s seventh annual survey report explores the top issues impacting the European workplace – from national election outcomes and the rapid adoption of AI to ESG initiatives and emerging compliance challenges.

Insight
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October 9, 2024

San Diego County Adds a New Layer to California’s Complex Web of Laws Regulating the Use of Criminal Records in the Hiring Process

Effective October 10, 2024, employers in San Diego County must assess compliance with new criminal record screening regulations. The ordinance applies only in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.

Insight
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October 9, 2024

Microdosing Psilocybin: Popular Drug Has Implications for the Workplace

There has been growing interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs in recent years. How does this affect employers?

Insight
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October 9, 2024

Sixth Circuit Clarifies Employer’s Bargaining Obligations During Public Health Emergencies

A recent Sixth Circuit decision provides some guidance to employers regarding bargaining obligations during exigent circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic or other public health emergencies.

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