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Amendment to Illinois Human Rights Act Prohibits Discriminatory Use of AI

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On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 3773, which amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to restrict an employer’s use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in employment practices....more

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Illinois Becomes Second State to Enact AI Law for Employers

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On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 3773, which amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to address employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI). Illinois employers that use any automated tools to make...more

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Massachusetts Job Postings to Include Pay Ranges Starting Summer 2025

Massachusetts will be joining the growing number of states requiring pay ranges be included in advertisements and provided in certain other circumstances....more

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

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On July 30, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law S.B. 3646 (the “Act”), repealing the state’s prior child labor law, and replacing it with the “Child Labor Law of 2024.” The stated intent of the Act is to “safeguard all...more

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Avoiding RFIs in PERM: 3 Key Tips for Travel Requirements

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Filing a PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) application is a critical process for most U.S. employers seeking to hire foreign workers. One of the significant hurdles in this process is obtaining a Prevailing Wage...more

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Not-So-Friendly Reminders from the NLRB to Review Your Severance Agreements and Employee Handbooks

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Recent decisions and settlements from the National Labor Relations Board should serve as a not-so-friendly reminder to ensure that your severance agreements and employee handbooks do not run afoul of the National Labor...more

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New Illinois Employment Laws (Likely) Coming Soon!

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The Illinois Legislature has been busy this 2024 session, passing more than 10 new employment laws or amendments to existing employment laws in May 2024, only one of which in any manner affirmatively helps employers. We will...more

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Pumping the Brakes: New York Seeks to Curb AI Acceleration in Labor Market

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The past several years have witnessed a notable uptick in workplace artificial intelligence related legislation and agency enforcement attention, specifically focused on the infusion of AI or so-called automated...more

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Internal Investigations of Harassment Claims

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In areas of French law that are ambiguous, the French Supreme Court regularly issues rulings to specify the scope of an employer’s obligations, including in the context of harassment claims. French caselaw has set the rules...more

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Updates to Notices and Pamphlets California Employers Must Provide to New Hires

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Employers should be aware of three recent updates to certain notices and pamphlets that California employers must provide new hires.  ...more

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Developing a Global Data Protection Framework for Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

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As employment-related artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools proliferate, multinational employers feel increasing pressure to deploy AI across their global offices.  These tools can provide great value and efficiency across the...more

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Guide to Employment Law in Hong Kong

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Overview - The primary piece of legislation, the Employment Ordinance (the “EO”), prescribes certain basic rights and protection for most employees. The EO applies to every employee engaged under a contract of employment...more

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Guide to Discrimination Law in Hong Kong

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Introduction - GENERAL OVERVIEW - Hong Kong employers and employees have become increasingly aware of their rights and obligations under the anti-discrimination legislation since the passing of the Sex Discrimination...more

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Washington D.C. is Set to Join the Trend Toward Requiring Pay Disclosures in Job Postings

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On January 12th, the District of Columbia’s Mayor signed legislation requiring employers to disclose salary ranges in all job listings and position descriptions advertised. Under the Act, employers will...more

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New York Expands Employer Obligations to Provide Employees with Notice of Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law, effective on November 11, 2023, amending Section 590 of the New York Labor Law. Under the law, employers are obligated to provide notice to employees of their right to file for...more

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EEOC Identifies Strategic Enforcement Issues for Next Five Years

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Last week the EEOC issued its Strategic Enforcement Plan Fiscal Years 2024 - 2028 (FYI 2024-2028). According to the Agency, the plan “establishes the EEOC’s subject matter priorities to achieve its mission of preventing and...more

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California AG Keeping a Close Eye On Employers

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has been busy in recent weeks, launching an “investigative sweep” into employer compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and cautioning employers about the restrictions...more

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New York City Bans Employment Discrimination Based on Height and Weight

On May 26, 2023, Mayor Adams signed into law an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law, banning discrimination on the basis of an individual’s height or weight. The law will become effective on November 22, 2023. ...more

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What is the Difference Between a Friendship and an Employment Relationship? Employment Laws Do Not Apply to a Friendship.

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The ex-nanny of two famous actors recently sued them for disability discrimination. She claimed the couple’s marital issues allegedly took a toll on her mental health as one of the actors began to lean on her for emotional...more

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NLRB New Rule Affects How All Employers Should Approach Severance Agreements and Other Employment Contracts

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On February 21, 2023, in McLaren Macomb, No. 07–CA–263041, the National Labor Relations Board held that confidentiality and nondisparagement provisions are prohibited in severance agreements where they purport to limit an...more

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AI at Work: Employers Must Balance the Power and Peril of Big Data in 2023

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This is the first in a series of alerts that will address what businesses should consider as they navigate employment laws, data privacy and compliance challenges in deploying artificial intelligence to scale their business...more

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Washington State Issues New Guidance on Pay Transparency Requirements for Job Postings

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As we previously reported, states and cities across the United States have enacted or expanded pay equity laws that mandate compensation transparency in job advertisements. For example, the amended Washington Equal Pay and...more

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Immigration in the UK: Reform of Employers’ Reporting Duties and Immigration Skills Charge Exemptions

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The UK Home Office has published figures showing a large increase in work visas in the past year: 248,919 in the year ending September 2022 (up 82% from the pre-pandemic year ending December 2019). Paradoxically, despite a...more

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New York City Wage Transparency Law Guidance Issued

On May 12, 2022, the New York City Commission on Human Rights (“NYCCHR”) released a fact sheet providing guidance on the amended NYC salary transparency law, which is currently set to take effect on November 1, 2022. As we...more

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Labor and Employment Law Considerations for Doing Business in the U.S.

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Upon deciding to do business in the U.S., make sure your company is familiar with labor and employment laws that could impact them. 10 Things to Consider When Starting a Company in the U.S. - Employment rules and regulations...more

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