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August 9, 2024

2024 Summer Olympics Series: Japan

Japan hosted the Olympics in 2021—a delay of one year due to the pandemic and executed with tight COVID restrictions. Despite the empty stands, the Olympic spirit for athletes and spectators (watching from home) endured.

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August 8, 2024

Canada: SCC Decision Offers Potential Insight into Privacy Rights for Private-Sector Employees

In a significant decision focused on public employers, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently…

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August 8, 2024

Connecticut Adopts Narrow Definition of “Supervisor” for Hostile Work Environment Claims

The Connecticut Supreme Court recently adopted the U.S. Supreme Court's relatively narrow…

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August 8, 2024

2024 Summer Olympics Series: Poland

Poland has not hosted the Olympics yet, but discussions about hosting at least the Winter Games keep coming up. Hopefully, one day we'll welcome Olympic athletes and fans!

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August 7, 2024

Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Scores a Victory in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals

The Third Circuit agreed with the lower court that a preliminary injunction was not warranted to block New Jersey’s Temporary Workers Bill of Rights (the “Bill of Rights”) in a challenge by industry groups.

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August 7, 2024

2024 Summer Olympics Series: The Netherlands

Almost a century ago, in 1928, the Olympic Games were held in Amsterdam.

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August 6, 2024

Damage Control: Illinois Enacts Amendment to the State’s High Risk Biometric Information Privacy Act

The Amendment is a milestone in the broader ongoing effort to resolve BIPA’s vague statutory language and courts’ expansive interpretations of the law.

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August 6, 2024

Escaping the “Upside Down” – Halting Florida's Stop WOKE Act

The Stop WOKE Act’s prohibition against certain workplace IE&D trainings and teachings has been permanently struck down as a violation against free speech.

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August 6, 2024

What is the impact of Muldrow v. City of St. Louis on discrimination claims under Title VII?

The court’s finding has resulted in a new level of proof required in a Title VII case. The majority stated that while plaintiffs are not required to show “significant” harm, they must nevertheless show they suffered “some” harm.

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August 6, 2024

Michigan Supreme Court Voids Existing Minimum (Cash) Wage and Paid Sick Leave Laws and Revives Old Laws

On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court, in a 4-to-3 decision, found unconstitutional legislative amendments that significantly revised minimum wage, tip, and paid sick leave standards.

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