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June 30, 2023

Express Yourself – Supreme Court Rules that Businesses May Deny “Expressive Services” to the Public Based on Their Owner’s Beliefs

A divided Supreme Court held that the First Amendment’s free speech protection bars Colorado from requiring a website designer to create expressive designs that convey messages with which the designer disagrees.

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June 30, 2023

New Restrictions on Physician Non-Compete Agreements in Connecticut

At the close of the 2023 session, the Connecticut legislature passed Senate Bill 9, “An Act Concerning Health and Wellness for Connecticut Residents.” Buried in this legislation are amendments to the state’s physician non-compete statute.

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June 30, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Race-Conscious Admissions – What Does it Mean for Employers?

This article identifies and offers some predictions regarding the implications of the decision for employers in higher education, private employers with voluntary IE&D programs, and government contractors subject to affirmative action requirements.

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June 30, 2023

Regulatory Roundup – Key Developments in UK Financial Services

In this article, we share a round-up of the key developments from a regulatory perspective for HR Professionals in UK financial services firms.

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June 29, 2023

Connecticut Expands Paid Sick and Safe Leave Uses

On June 26, 2023, Connecticut’s governor signed SB 2, which expands the reasons covered employees can use leave under the state’s paid sick and safe leave law, effective October 1, 2023.

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June 29, 2023

“Show Me the Money” – the EU Pay Transparency Directive Comes into Effect

A new EU Directive on pay transparency came into force earlier this month. Member States have until June 7, 2026 to introduce new legislation to give effect to the Directive.

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June 28, 2023

New York Mandatory Nurse Overtime Law Amendments Take Effect

Significant amendments to New York law regarding mandatory overtime for nurses took effect on June 28, 2023.

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June 27, 2023

BIPA’s Devastating Effects on Illinois Businesses

As Illinois employers and businesses recover in a post-pandemic world, the continued and growing threat of The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) looms on the horizon.

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June 26, 2023

New Jersey Court Imposes Limits on State Law’s Near-Limitless Definition of Disability

In a recent decision, the New Jersey Appellate Division showed a willingness to limit the NJ Law Against Discrimination’s seemingly boundless definition of “disabled,” ruling against an employee alleging a perceived disability claim involving COVID-19.

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June 26, 2023

California Could Revive the Industrial Welfare Commission

The California budget bill currently under consideration in Sacramento contains a startling and momentous provision: reinstatement of the California Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC).

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