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US federal agency bans employers from using non-compete clauses

JURIST

APRIL 25, 2024

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a rule Tuesday banning employers from using non-compete clauses in worker’s employment contracts. The rule also requires employers to inform former employees that they will no longer enforce non-compete clauses.

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Brazil electoral authority warns against employing artificial intelligence in electoral campaigning

JURIST

MARCH 1, 2024

Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court President Alexandre de Moraes warned Thursday that candidates of the 2024 municipal elections may face disqualification or have their mandates rescinded if they employ artificial intelligence to attack opponents.

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US appeals court holds employers can discriminate against employees who obtain abortions

JURIST

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Monday ruled that employers who oppose abortion have a right to refuse to employ people on the basis of their reproductive health decisions under the freedom of association contained in the First Amendment of the US Constitution. A lower court decision was appealed by Evergreen Association, Inc.,

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India Supreme Court upholds state public employment policy barring candidates with 2+ children

JURIST

MARCH 1, 2024

The India Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a Rajasthan state law that provides for a two-child eligibility criterion for seeking public employment. The post India Supreme Court upholds state public employment policy barring candidates with 2+ children appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Report shows Australia employers are above target gender pay gap range

JURIST

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) published its first gender pay gap report Tuesday, releasing data on nearly 5,000 private sector employers in Australia. According to WGEA CEO Mary Wooldridge, the target range for employers’ median gender pay gaps is between -5 percent and 5 percent.

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US appeals court rules Uber drivers subject to employment contract arbitration clauses

JURIST

APRIL 27, 2023

The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) allows federal courts to enforce private arbitration agreements commonly found in employment contracts. However, the FAA allows for exemptions for “contracts of employment of seamen, railroad employees, or any other class of workers engaged in foreign or interstate commerce.”

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‘Neutral’ employer bans on headcoverings do not discriminate against Muslim women, EU Court of Justice rules

JURIST

OCTOBER 13, 2022

did not comply with the policy of neutrality included in its terms of employment. The court explained, “[a] prohibition on wearing any visible form of expression of political, philosophical or religious beliefs in the workplace is justified by the employer’s need to present a neutral image.” SCRL says L.F.

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NLRB's Joint Employer Rule Struck Down By Texas Judge

Law 360

MARCH 9, 2024

A Texas federal judge late Friday struck down a 2023 National Labor Relations Board rule that made it harder for employers to show they are not joint employers, restoring a Trump-era rule that eased the test.

Apple to pay $25M settlement over employment discrimination claims

JURIST

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The post Apple to pay $25M settlement over employment discrimination claims appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Federal judge rules employers cannot deny gender affirming care

JURIST

JUNE 4, 2022

A US federal judge in Georgia Thursday ruled that employers who exclude gender-affirming medical care from their healthcare insurance coverage violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The post Federal judge rules employers cannot deny gender affirming care appeared first on JURIST - News.

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5 Employer Actions Now Risky After Justices' Title VII Ruling

Law 360

APRIL 25, 2024

Supreme Court ruled that harm didn't have to be significant to be considered discriminatory under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, making five common employer actions vulnerable to litigation, say Kellee Kruse and Briana Scholar at The Employment Law Group.

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Final Immigration Fee Hikes Seen As 'Tax' On Employers

Law 360

JANUARY 31, 2024

Citizenship and Immigration Services' final fee schedule imposing fee hikes for employment-based visas and a $600 fee to fund the asylum system is drawing ire from attorneys who say it amounts to a tax on talent-strapped employers.

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UK bill mandating employers to hand over tips to staff passes second reading

JURIST

JULY 16, 2022

The UK government formally backed the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill at its second reading in parliament on Friday, where it was passed by MPs. The bill would amend the Employment Rights Act 1996 to insert new legal obligations on employers. must be dealt with, respectively.

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“Judges Want ‘Disruptive’ Law Students Flagged to Employers”

HowAppealing

MARCH 15, 2023

“Judges Want ‘Disruptive’ Law Students Flagged to Employers”: Seth Stern of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Judges Want ‘Disruptive’ Law Students Flagged to Employers” appeared first on How Appealing.

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EU court: employers cannot end contracts with self-employed workers on basis of sexual orientation

JURIST

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Polish government argued that, when dealing with contractors, a self-employed person was not bound by an employment relationship in the context of dismissals. The post EU court: employers cannot end contracts with self-employed workers on basis of sexual orientation appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Employment Authority: Title VII Ruling Unanswered Questions

Law 360

APRIL 19, 2024

Law360 Employment Authority covers the biggest employment cases and trends. Catch up this week with coverage on the unanswered questions the U.S.

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Employment Authority: How Noncompete Bans Redefine Work

Law 360

APRIL 26, 2024

Law360 Employment Authority covers the biggest employment cases and trends.

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Sometimes, It’s Fine To Burn Bridges With Past Employers

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The post Sometimes, It’s Fine To Burn Bridges With Past Employers appeared first on Above the Law. Aim for the near-retirees and the true jerks to minimize damage.

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Senate Disapproves Of NLRB Joint Employer Rule

Law 360

APRIL 10, 2024

A resolution to block an enjoined National Labor Relations Board rule treating more employers as joint employers is headed to President Joe Biden's desk following a close U.S. Senate vote Wednesday, though the president has pledged not to sign.

Employment Authority: What To Know About Abortion Bans

Law 360

APRIL 12, 2024

Law360 Employment Authority covers the biggest employment cases and trends. Catch up this week with coverage on what employers should consider in light of recent state supreme court decisions that backed strict abortion bans, a review of the U.S.

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New Survey Reveals Key Labor & Employment Insights For Private Companies [Sponsored]

Above The Law

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Practical Guidance labor & employment survey with expert analysis reveals key trends and insights in 2022-2023 settlements resolving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. The post New Survey Reveals Key Labor & Employment Insights For Private Companies appeared first on Above the Law.

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Report: Few Large Employers Have Changed Abortion Coverage Following Dobbs v. Jackson

Above The Law

MARCH 4, 2024

Only 8% of large employers have reduced or expanded their coverage for abortion after the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, a new report from KFF found.

Report: Workers Trust Employers More Than Insurers With Their Health

Above The Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Just 37% of employees trust their insurer to suggest high-quality care regardless of cost, while 53% trust their employer with their health, according to a survey released by Included Health.

Employment Authority: Abortion Pill Case On Attys' Radar

Law 360

MARCH 29, 2024

Law360's Employment Authority covers the biggest employment cases and trends. Catch up this week with how employment attorneys are keeping on their radar the abortion pill case in the U.S.

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US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in employment cases

JURIST

MARCH 30, 2022

Under the Federal Arbitration Act, an employer may enforce an employee who signs an agreement to bring disputes in arbitration rather than court but exempts “seamen, railroad employees, or any other class of workers engaged in foreign or interstate commerce.”

Court

ECJ rules trainees are covered by employment protection directive

JURIST

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The worker later appeared before the Belgium Council of State to annul the decision to end his employment. The directive establishes a general framework to ensure equal treatment in all EU employment and occupation settings. The post ECJ rules trainees are covered by employment protection directive appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Should People Fib About Salaries To Prospective Employers?

Above The Law

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The post Should People Fib About Salaries To Prospective Employers? The gift that keeps on giving. appeared first on Above the Law.

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US federal court hears arguments in case that could overturn LGBTQ employment protections

JURIST

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The post US federal court hears arguments in case that could overturn LGBTQ employment protections appeared first on JURIST - News. The case is a class-action lawsuit filed by a for-profit wellness business and a church.

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Employment Authority: Vax Policy Takeaways For Employers

Law 360

MAY 12, 2023

Law360 Employment Authority covers the biggest employment cases and trends.

Magic Circle Firm Employing Technology To Make Certain Associates Are In The Office

Above The Law

JANUARY 29, 2024

This is very much the new normal. The post Magic Circle Firm Employing Technology To Make Certain Associates Are In The Office appeared first on Above the Law.

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Solving Employers' Top Hiring Concerns | iHire Newsroom

iHire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Unqualified candidates, job ghosting, and a shortage of applicants are the top concerns for employers. Here’s how to position yourself as the solution to their problems and get hired faster.

Striking BC port workers give employers 72-hour notice after Canada Industrial Relations Board declares strike illegal

JURIST

JULY 19, 2023

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) gave British Columbia, Canada port employers a 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday, just hours after the federal Labour Minister and Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) declared the ILWU’s renewed strike efforts illegal.

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Employment Authority: Alito's Defense Of Christian Jurors

Law 360

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Law360 Employment Authority covers the biggest employment cases and trends. Supreme Court weighs a carveout for the Federal Arbitration Act and how workers and employers are compromising following the National Labor Relations Board's severance holding.

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10 Steps To Reduce Risks From AI Employment Tools

Law 360

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In light of the White House’s recent executive order on responsible use of artificial intelligence, companies using AI tools to make employment decisions should take steps to understand and mitigate the legal risks posed by these products and keep up with the rapidly evolving regulations that govern them, say attorneys at Cooley.

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Employer Branding Strategy - What is Employer Branding | iHire

iHire

APRIL 1, 2022

Learn more about the importance of employer branding in attracting and retaining talent and how iHire can help with your employer branding strategy.

How Can an Employment Lawyer Help You with an Employment Discrimination Claim?

LegalReader

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Cases involving employment discrimination can be complicated and include many parties.

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Employment Authority: Impacts Of NLRB Joint Employer Rule

Law 360

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Law360 Employment Authority covers the biggest employment cases and trends. Catch up this week with a look at the National Labor Relations Board's draft rule on joint employers, four ways employers could lend a hand to working moms, and the fallout for franchisors of a Kentucky Supreme Court ruling on employee classifications.

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Target, Major Employers Raise New Drug Price-Fixing Claims

Law 360

APRIL 5, 2024

are among major employers that lodged new price-fixing claims in Pennsylvania federal court against dozens of pharmaceutical companies, accusing them of orchestrating illegal agreements to allocate customers and markets and fix the prices of hundreds of generic drugs for more than a decade. Target Corp., Lowe's Cos. and American Airlines Inc.

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Employment Authority: Gig Companies Go On Defense

Law 360

APRIL 5, 2024

Law360 Employment Authority covers the biggest employment cases and trends.

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NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS FOR 2024

JayS.Rothman&Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The 2023 California Legislative session, which ended on September 14, 2023, saw a flurry of activity on labor and employment-related laws. This would prohibit an employer from seeking to enforce a noncompete agreement, regardless of where or when the contract was signed. The post NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS FOR 2024 first appeared on Jay S.

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NLRB Joint Employer Rule Delayed Again Amid Biz Challenge

Law 360

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A Texas federal judge on Thursday delayed until March an imminent National Labor Relations Board rule change that will make it tougher for employers to show they are not joint employers while the court mulls a business coalition's challenge.

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NEW CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT LAWS FOR 2024

JayS.Rothman&Associates

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As we approach the new year, it is time to look at some of the new California employment laws that will go into effect in 2024. Expansion of Sick Leave Requirements Effective January 1, 2024, California employers will need to increase their employee paid sick leave amounts. Rothman & Associates.

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Employment Authority: Pandemic's W&H Compliance Impact

Law 360

MARCH 22, 2024

Law360 Employment Authority covers the biggest employment cases and trends.

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Mercer: Employers Expect Health Benefit Costs to Rise 5.4% in 2023

Above The Law

DECEMBER 11, 2022

in 2022, but employers are expecting costs to jump even higher in 2023, a Mercer report showed. Employers’ top priorities right now are providing benefits that attract and retain employees and boosting mental health support. Health benefit costs increased 3.2%

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