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August 31, 2023

Germany: Short-time Work Allowance – New Framework Conditions

The simplified crisis regulations introduced in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic expired at the end of June 2023. As of July 1, 2023, the regular statutory provisions once again apply for access to short-time working.

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August 31, 2023

Changes to Flexible Working Regime in the UK – What Employers Need to Know

On July 20, 2023, UK’s Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill 2023 received Royal Assent and is currently expected to come into force in Summer 2024, though a precise date has not yet been confirmed by the government.

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August 30, 2023

DOL Proposes to Significantly Increase the Minimum Salary Level to Qualify for the “White Collar” Overtime Exemptions

On August 30, 2023, the DOL released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise the “white collar” overtime exemption regulations applicable to executive, administrative, and professional employees.

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August 29, 2023

OSHA Wants to Revise its Worker Walkaround Representative Policy – Should Employers Be Concerned?

OSHA released a proposed rule on its worker walkaround representative policy that would allow a third-party employee representative to be present during Compliance Safety and Health Officer inspections.

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August 29, 2023

Act Fast: National Labor Relations Board Reverts to Shortened 2014 Representation Election Timeframe

On August 24, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board issued a final rule amending the federal regulations that govern representation election procedures.

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August 29, 2023

Canada Adds Exemptions from Hours of Work Requirements for Certain Employees in Banking, Telecommunications and Broadcasting, Rail, and Airline Sectors

Canada has published a Regulation under the Canada Labour Code (CLC) exempting certain classes of employees in the banking, telecommunications and broadcasting, rail and airline sectors from specified hours of work requirements in the CLC.

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August 28, 2023

NLRB’s Cemex Decision - Not Exactly Card Check, but Awfully Close

On August 25, 2023, the NLRB adopted a modified “Joy Silk doctrine,” which facilitates union organizing by card check instead of a secret ballot election.

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August 28, 2023

Inching Forward Toward Potential Clarification of Florida’s Individual Freedom Act (the “Stop-W.O.K.E.” Law)

Over a year after Florida’s so-called “Stop W.O.K.E.” went into effect, and about one year after a court partially enjoined it, a three-judge panel for the 11th Circuit heard argument in Florida’s attempt to dissolve the injunction.

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August 25, 2023

Emergency Rules Clarify Recent Amendments to the Illinois Day & Temporary Labor Services Act

On August 7, 2023, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) filed Emergency Rules to implement amendments to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act.

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August 25, 2023

Japan Addresses the Wage Gap by Requiring Gender Pay Gap Disclosure

This summer many Japanese companies took their first legally required steps toward joining the growing global movement to address gender inequality and promote equal opportunities in the workforce.

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