ASAP
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September 27, 2024

Lessons from Recent IER Settlements

Over the past few months, the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) of the Department of Justice has entered into several settlements from which employers can learn some valuable lessons.

Insight
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September 26, 2024

Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Establishes That Employers’ Duty to Accommodate Family Status with Shift Changes Is not Unlimited

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an employee’s application alleging discrimination with respect to employment because of family status and reprisal contrary to the Human Rights Code (HRC).

ASAP
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September 26, 2024

Gotta tip ’em all? Understanding the UK’s new gratuity rules

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 comes into force on October 1, 2024.

ASAP
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September 25, 2024

DOL Issues “AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework” Through Non-Governmental Organization

The DOL announced its AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework website, described as “a new tool designed to support the inclusive use of artificial intelligence in employers’ hiring technology and increase benefits to disabled job seekers.”

ASAP
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September 25, 2024

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30): What Is it and Where in Canada Is it Observed as a Statutory Holiday?

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a statutory holiday established in response to injustices inflicted on First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation in Canada.

ASAP
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September 24, 2024

Maryland WARN Act Does Not Provide a Private Right of Action to Workers Terminated in Violation of the Law

A federal court has held that the Maryland Economic Stabilization Act (“Maryland WARN Act”) does not provide individuals with the right to file suit in their personal capacity to enforce a legal claim under the Act.

Littler Report
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September 24, 2024

Littler’s 2024 AI C-Suite Survey Report

Littler’s survey examines how C-suite executives are balancing risk and opportunity in AI decision-making.

ASAP
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September 23, 2024

DOD Imposes New Requirements for Employers Participating in SkillBridge Military Internship Program

The DOD now requires SkillBridge employers to accept a minimum number of candidates annually based on the size of the business and to show a “high probability” that their SkillBridge interns will receive a job offer upon the completion of their internship

Insight
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September 20, 2024

A Case Study on the First Amendment Defense for Entertainment Industry Employers

The Ninth Circuit might consider whether an entertainment employer’s First Amendment rights provides a strong enough defense in an employment dispute involving off-duty social media posts.

Dear Littler
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September 20, 2024

Dear Littler: What are some considerations before implementing our return-to-office policy?

We have decided to implement a return-to-office policy. We want to know what our options are, what pitfalls to avoid, and how best to prepare for some anticipated employee pushback.

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