2 the Point Video
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August 22, 2024

What are the challenges and benefits of helping your employees bring their authentic selves to work?

When work creates space for people to be their authentic selves - they are more engaged, more loyal and more supportive of their co-workers. They perceive that they are genuinely included and will have the opportunities they hope for in their daily work.

ASAP
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August 21, 2024

The ADA Turns 34: The Intersection of Technology, AI, and Individuals with Disabilities

On the recent 34th anniversary of the ADA, the EEOC and DOJ issued an announcement affirming the agencies’ “Commitment to Technological Equity for People with Disabilities.”

ASAP
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August 21, 2024

Texas Court Sets Aside the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule with Nationwide Effect

Employers that rely on non-compete agreements to protect their trade secrets and other legitimate business interests got some welcome news on August 20.

ASAP
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August 20, 2024

Third Circuit Holds Multiemployer Pension Fund Claim Cannot Be Enforced due to Unreasonable Delay in Providing Notice of Withdrawal Liability Assessment

The 3d Circuit upheld a decision to throw out a withdrawal liability assessment, finding the multiemployer pension fund was barred from pursuing its claim because the fund unreasonably delayed notification of a withdrawal liability assessment.

ASAP
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August 20, 2024

New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act Will Take Effect on August 28, 2024

Under New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA), effective August 28, 2024, companies hiring freelancers (1099s/independent contractors) will be required to comply with the law’s contract, payment, recordkeeping, and anti-discrimination requirements.

Insight
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August 19, 2024

New Illinois Child Labor Law Brings Enhanced Workplace Rules for Minors Under 16

On July 30, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law S.B. 3646, repealing the state’s prior child labor law, and replacing it with the “Child Labor Law of 2024.”

Dear Littler
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August 19, 2024

Dear Littler: Can we prevent an employee from maintaining an adult website?

It has come to our attention that one of our staff members maintains an adult-themed website. I’m not sure how to approach this, if at all. What are our options?

ASAP
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August 19, 2024

Ontario, Canada Appeal Court Confirms Employment Contract Frustrated by Employee’s Refusal to Comply With COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Imposed on Employer by Third Party

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has upheld a summary judgment decision that an employee’s refusal to comply with their employer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements resulted in the frustration of the parties’ employment relationship.

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August 16, 2024

Florida Federal District Court Enjoins Enforcement of FTC’s Non-Compete Rule Against Real Estate Broker

On August 14, 2024, a federal court in Florida in Properties of the Villages, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission entered a limited injunction prohibiting the FTC from enforcing its non-compete rule against the named plaintiff.

ASAP
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August 14, 2024

Awareness to Action: The Progress and Future of UK Disability Laws

Following Disability Pride Month, we look to the past, present and future to examine how rights for people with disabilities in the workplace have developed in the UK and could develop further, before giving some practical steps for employers.

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