Insight
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February 10, 2020

UK: What constitutes a protected philosophical belief?

At the end of 2019, courts in the UK decided that ethical veganism is a protected philosophical belief under discrimination legislation. This decision begs the question: what do you actually need in order for a belief to be protected by UK equality laws?

ASAP
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February 10, 2020

City of Columbia, SC Clarifies Coverage of Criminal Records and Salary History Ordinance

The City of Columbia City Council has formally amended its salary history and criminal background checks ordinance to omit any coverage of private employers in the definition of “employer.”

ASAP
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February 10, 2020

California Court Concludes that Anti-Arbitration Law is Likely Preempted

On February 7, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California issued an order supporting its injunction of Assembly Bill 51 (AB 51), an expansive anti-arbitration law scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2020.

Insight
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February 10, 2020

“Ethical veganism” is a protected belief in the UK – what does that mean for employers?

In 2019, the scope of “protected beliefs” hit headlines as a tribunal found that ”ethical veganism” — a form of veganism that involves avoiding all forms of animal exploitation and harm in all aspects of life — was protected by the UK’s Equality Act 2010.

ASAP
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February 5, 2020

USCIS Publishes New Form I-9

On January 31, 2020, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new edition of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, approved by the Office of Management and Budget on October 21, 2019.

ASAP
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February 5, 2020

Maryland Enacts a Statewide “Ban-the-Box” Law

During the 2019 legislative session, Governor Larry Hogan vetoed the Criminal Records Screening (or “Ban-the-Box”) Act. On January 30, 2020, however, the Maryland General Assembly overrode the governor’s veto.

WPI Report
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February 4, 2020

WPI State of the States: New Year, New Legislative Trends

The year 2020 is already shaping up to be quite active on the employment law front, and a quarter of U.S. states have yet to convene their 2020 legislative sessions.

Podcast
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February 4, 2020

The Employment of Foreign Nationals in Belgium

This podcast covers key points for multinational employers to consider when moving foreign nationals to Belgium for employment purposes.

WPI Report
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February 4, 2020

WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage, Tip, and Overtime Developments (January Edition)

If January's minimum wage, tip, and overtime developments forecast what employers should expect throughout the remainder of the year, it could be a challenging 2020.

ASAP
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February 3, 2020

Leadership Changes in OFCCP’s Future?

Contractors have a significant interest in the White House’s February 3, 2020 announcement that the president will be nominating Director Leen for the position of inspector general at the Office of Personnel Management.

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