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A New Era of Equality: Singapore's Upcoming Workplace Fairness Legislation

Mayer Brown on 10/1/2024

Singapore has long been recognized not only for its thriving economy, but also for its progressive and innovative policies in the face of the ever-evolving employment climate. Once again, Singapore is on the cusp of...more

Illinois Employment Law Updates: AI Restrictions, New Protected Classes, and More

BCLP on 9/16/2024

The Illinois General Assembly and Governor JB Pritzker have been busy in 2024, enacting significant changes to existing statutes like the Illinois Human Rights Act (the “IHRA”), the Personnel Records Review Act (the “PRRA”),...more

The King’s Speech - The Key Employment Implications

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 8/1/2024

On 17 July 2024, the King’s Speech set out the government’s priorities and proposed policies for the next parliamentary session. A key announcement was the Employment Rights Bill and the government’s commitment to deliver in...more

Guide to Discrimination Law in Hong Kong

Mayer Brown on 3/1/2024

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

Saudi Arabia Further Modernizes Employment Laws in the Kingdom – An Employer’s 6-Step Compliance Guide

Fisher Phillips on 9/20/2023

In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made significant changes in the labor sector, primarily focused on promoting equality in the workplace and prioritizing employee autonomy. Powered by the ambitious Vision 2030,...more

Colorado Peculiarities

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 7/31/2023

Seyfarth Synopsis: Seyfarth’s excellent publication “Cal-Peculiarities: How California Employment Law Is Different,” which is updated annually, highlights the many unique aspects of the Golden State’s employment law. ...more

HR Quick Take: Anti-Discrimination Laws

Dentons on 6/23/2022

Q: Did the Iowa legislature make any changes to the anti-discrimination laws in the 2022 session?...more

Virginia’s Recreational Marijuana Legislation and New Employee Medicinal Use Protections

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 5/25/2021

On April 21, 2021, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed into law House Bill No. 2312 and Senate Bill No. 1406, moving the date of recreational marijuana legalization in Virginia up to July 1, 2021. The legalization...more

Global Employer Guide (Updated)

K&L Gates LLP on 3/3/2021

We are pleased to make available this year's edition of the Global Employer Guide. The guide provides a concise, easy to read summary of employment law across numerous countries. Our updated release reflects the changes...more

New Jersey's Supreme Court Upholds Reinstatement of Medical Cannabis User's Claim Under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination

FordHarrison on 3/12/2020

On March 10, 2020, the New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the reinstatement of a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by a medical cannabis cardholder against his former employer, after he was fired for failing a...more

They’re Back! What Should Employers Expect from the 2020 Connecticut General Assembly Session?

Pullman & Comley - Labor, Employment and... on 2/18/2020

On February 5, 2020, the 2020 session of the Connecticut General Assembly began. The session is scheduled to adjourn on May 6, 2020. Numerous proposed bills affecting Connecticut employers and employees will be unleashed...more

Legislative Highlights for Oregon Employers in 2020

Littler on 2/14/2020

Oregon’s active 2019 legislative session has prompted the need for several policy and handbook updates for employers doing business in Oregon. This Insight provides an overview of the most notable recent employment law...more

Medical Marijuana Musings (Two Years Later)

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 2/10/2020

Two years ago, the first medical marijuana dispensary opened in Pennsylvania. Since that time, well over a hundred thousand Pennsylvania residents have become certified to use medical marijuana, additional conditions were...more

Medical Marijuana Employee Protection Act: What the Future Could Hold for Florida

Rumberger | Kirk on 1/31/2020

With the passing of the 2016 constitutional amendment and the Legislature’s enacting of statutes implementing the voters’ will, hundreds of thousands of Floridians have become lawful medical marijuana users. Originally...more

Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act at Issue in Recently Filed Complaint

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/7/2020

In 2016, Pennsylvania enacted its “Medical Marijuana Act” (MMA), which permits individuals suffering from certain conditions to use marijuana for medicinal use. Several provisions in the MMA impact employers. For instance,...more

Florida Senator Introduces Bill Providing Broad Employment Protections to Medical Marijuana Users

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 12/4/2019

On November 18, 2019, Florida Senator Lori Berman (D) introduced Senate Bill 962, which proposes to provide job applicants and employees who use medical marijuana various protections in employment....more

2020 Vision: California’s New Employment Laws

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 10/18/2019

To close out the 2019 legislative season, Governor Gavin Newsom signed dozens of bills into law, which will have lasting impacts for California employers. In addition to the summaries and clarifications from prior blog posts,...more

Manufacturing a Summer (Employment) Potpourri

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog on 8/26/2019

As predicted here, the Trump Administration launched a series of not-so-surprising raids to arrest undocumented workers. As of this writing, there has not been a noticeable increase in the prosecution of employers who employ...more

Recent Progression in the Legalization of Marijuana has left Employers Dazed and Confused

FordHarrison on 8/13/2019

In the last year, a record number of states have amended or enacted laws which regulate marijuana testing, accommodations, and use. Among these states, at least two states have specifically banned pre-employment testing of...more

And the “Hits” Just Keep on Coming . . . Updates in the World of Medical Marijuana and the Workplace

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 7/25/2019

What’s new in the world of medical marijuana, as it impacts your workplace? Quite a bit, actually. Here is the rundown. PA Medical Marijuana Act – Anxiety and Tourette’s Syndrome Added to List of Serious Medical...more

New Jersey Enacts Broad Employment Protections for Registered Medical Cannabis Users

Epstein Becker & Green on 7/11/2019

On July 2, 2019, New Jersey joined Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico, New York City, and Oklahoma in enacting employment protections for authorized users of medical cannabis. New Jersey’s new medical cannabis law (“Law”), which...more

Nevada Applicants and New Employees with Positive Marijuana Test Results Will Receive Legal Protections

Littler on 6/26/2019

Beginning January 1, 2020, new legislation in Nevada will require employers to think carefully about whether and which applicants should be tested for marijuana. Under A.B. 132, employers are generally prohibited from...more

Nevada Becomes the First State to Restrict Employer Use of Pre-Employment Cannabis Tests

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 6/12/2019

Seyfarth Synopsis: Following closely on the heels of a similar law in New York City, effective January 1, 2020, it will be unlawful for Nevada employers to reject a job applicant who tests positive for cannabis on a...more

Changing Marijuana Laws and Effective Drug Testing Policy

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 2/7/2019

Although marijuana is classified as an illegal drug under federal law, a majority of states have now legalized its use in one form or another. This rapidly evolving legal landscape presents new challenges for employers,...more

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