english Legal decisions on mandatory coronavirus vaccination policies favouring employers By littler.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:54:54 +0000 George Vassos says arbitrators have largely favored employers’ vaccination policies, but employers don’t have carte blanche. Benefits Canada View Full Article
english Do mandatory vaccination policies infringe on Charter of Rights and Freedoms? By littler.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:14:59 +0000 Rhonda B. Levy and George Vassos write about a case in which a Canadian judge finally ruled on whether or not COVID laws are in breach of human rights. Human Resources Director Canada View (Subscription required.) Full Article
english The Fashion Industry Meets Human Rights Due Diligence: New York’s Proposed “Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act” By littler.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:18:35 +0000 In January 2022, the New York State Senate introduced a bill that seeks to impose significant human rights and environmental due diligence and disclosure obligations on fashion retail sellers and manufacturers operating in the state of New York. As we reported previously, 2021 saw a number of international and regional legislative efforts to impose human rights due diligence and disclosure obligations on multinational employers. Full Article
english Court finds exclusive arbitral jurisdiction in Manitoba human rights disputes By littler.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:28:25 +0000 Rhonda Levy and Douglas Sanderson discuss a recent court decision in Canada that sheds light on how best to deal with accommodation requests. Human Resources Director Canada View (Subscription required.) Full Article
english More Employer Vaccine Mandates Are Coming After Pfizer's Full Approval By littler.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:57:58 +0000 Barry Hartstein discusses the findings of Littler’s Delta Variant Update report and what they reveal about employers’ current thinking surrounding vaccine mandates. Corporate Counsel View (Subscription required.) Full Article
english Canada's Federal Pay Equity Act Takes Effect on August 31, 2021 By littler.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:45:08 +0000 Rhonda Levy and Barry Kuretzky examine Canada’s federal Pay Equity Act and offer tips to employers for establishing a pay equity plan. Human Resources Director Canada View (Subscription required.) Full Article
english US biz concerned over crackdown on Xinjiang supply chain, fears backfiring By littler.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:03:33 +0000 Stefan Marculewicz weighs in on the possibility of the US government implementing supply chain restrictions amid claims of forced labor in Xinjiang, despite the opposition of the business world. Global Times View Full Article
english Proposed AI Policy in EU Could Change Hiring Landscape By littler.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:04:08 +0000 Mickey Chichester and Jan-Ove Becker write about the EU’s proposal to regulate the use of AI in employment decisions, including selecting, terminating and evaluating employees. World at Work View Full Article
english Sticky Situations: Handling Sensitive Employment Challenges in a Pandemic By littler.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:41:10 +0000 Full Article
english 2020 Virtual California Employer By littler.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Oct 2020 19:36:06 +0000 Full Article
english San Jose Breakfast Briefing Series - February Session By littler.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:33:31 +0000 Full Article
english San Jose Breakfast Briefing Series - January Session By littler.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:25:11 +0000 Full Article
english Communications in the Workplace and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) By littler.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:24:54 +0000 Full Article
english Walnut Creek Breakfast Briefing By littler.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:05:16 +0000 Full Article
english United Nations Takes Another Step in Developing a Treaty on Business and Human Rights By littler.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:09:15 +0000 Since it was established in 2014, a United Nations Inter-Governmental Working Group (“IGWG”) has met annually to develop a multilateral treaty to attempt to hold businesses legally accountable for harms that may be related to their global operations (the “Proposed Treaty”). Littler Mendelson attorneys have provided testimony at all of these sessions.1 The IGWG held its most recent session from October 14-18, 2019, during which certain member States of the United Nations (“States”) and other stakeholders discussed a “Revised Draft” of the Proposed Treaty.2 This Revise Full Article
english Littler Lightbulb: Highlighting Global Human Rights Topics By littler.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:13:28 +0000 Human rights issues increasingly require the assistance of experienced counsel who can help employers navigate very fluid and complex legal, business and societal considerations. Full Article
english Shock and Awe! California Employers Face Onslaught of New Regulations By littler.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:59:35 +0000 With the usual flurry of activity at the end of the legislative session, California has enacted a slew of bills with labor and employment ramifications.1 Closing out his first year in office, Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than 40 such bills on a wide variety of topics, ranging from antidiscrimination and workplace safety measures to the much-debated worker classification bill (AB 5) codifying the ABC test from last year’s Dynamex case. Full Article
english 2019 Southern California Employer Conference By littler.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:55:35 +0000 Full Article
english The Gender Issue: Equal Pay, Gender Identity Awareness and Diversity & Inclusion Program Compliance By littler.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:21:07 +0000 Full Article
english Germany Seeks to Mandate Human Rights Due Diligence for Companies and Their Global Partners By littler.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:32:30 +0000 In February 2019, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (“Development Ministry”) introduced a draft law (the “Draft Law”) that seeks to mandate human rights due diligence for German companies and their global business partners, including suppliers. Full Article
english Pittsburgh Bans Tests for Many Prospective and Current Employees Who Use Medical Marijuana By littler.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:36:29 +0000 Taylor N. Brailey and Nancy N. Delogu discuss a new Pittsburgh ordinance prohibiting employment discrimination against an individual’s status as a medical marijuana patient. SHRM View (Subscription required) Full Article
english Brazil: Pay Transparency Reports Are Due by the End of September By littler.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:18:34 +0000 Renata Neeser says Brazil’s efforts to reduce the gender pay gap are in line with the current global trend and ahead of other Latin American countries. SHRM View (Subscription required) Full Article
english Los Angeles Publishes ‘Model Contract’ Under Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance By littler.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:24:22 +0000 Blair C. Senesi and Jaime B. Laurent examine the City of Los Angeles’ “Model Contract” under the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance (FWPO) and explain what it means for employers. SHRM View (Subscription required) Full Article
english Deepfakes in Legal Proceedings: A Strategic Framework for Collaborative Solutions By littler.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:01:10 +0000 As part of the EDRM-Clarity Working Group, Paul Weiner is contributing author of this white paper addressing the challenge of deepfakes being presented as relevant and authentic evidence in the justice system. Legaltech News View (Subscription required) Full Article
english NYC Wage Info Bill Highlights Rise In Pay Transparency Laws By littler.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:57:03 +0000 Kelly Cardin examines NYC's proposed pay transparency legislation and what employers can do to navigate applicants' and employees' shifting expectations that have arisen as a result of salary disclosure laws and their requirements. Law360 View (Subscription required) Full Article
english EXPERT INSIGHTS—Latest updates to Illinois personnel records review act By littler.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:20:40 +0000 Elizabeth K. Hanford and Shanthi Gaur discuss amendments to Illinois’ Personnel Records Review Act, which impose new obligations on employers navigating personnel record requests. Westlaw Today View (Subscription required) Full Article
english Women in work: the self-promotion gap By littler.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:23:30 +0000 Karolina Kanclerz and Zuzanna Janelli discuss the trend of young female professionals, including young female lawyers, undervaluing themselves by refusing to publicly acknowledge their professional achievements. International Employment Lawyer View (Subscription required) Full Article
english Escaping the "Upside Down" – Halting Florida's Stop WOKE Act By littler.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:55:57 +0000 Dionysia Johnson-Massie, Kelly Peña and Alan Persaud review the latest updates to Florida’s “Stop WOKE” Act and what they mean for employers in the state. Westlaw Today View (Subscription required) Full Article
english Many Changes Made to Minnesota’s Employment Laws By littler.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:26:20 +0000 Kurt J. Erickson, Kerry L. Middleton, Alice D. Kirkland, Ben Sandahl, Jeremy Sosna and Susan K. Fitzke discuss important changes in Minnesota’s employment laws at the end of the recent legislative session. SHRM View (Subscription required) Full Article
english Expert Insights – California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 22 By littler.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:18:33 +0000 Alexander T. MacDonald and Joy C. Rosenquist discuss California’s Proposition 22 and a recent California Supreme Court decision that upheld the voter-approved law allowing app-based drivers to work as independent contractors. Westlaw Today View (Subscription required) Full Article
english Defending Against Aggressive DOL Child Labor Enforcement By littler.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:34:39 +0000 Bradford Kelley, Michael Paglialonga and Lee Schreter offer takeaways from a recent district court decision to help employers avoid child labor violations and reduce the risks from aggressive DOL enforcement. Law360 View (Subscription required) Full Article
english Do GCs Even Know Company's AI Use? Survey Raises Doubts By littler.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:57:09 +0000 Niloy Ray discusses findings in Littler’s AI C-Suite Survey Report that reveal an awareness gap between legal chiefs and HR regarding whether their company is using AI tools. Law360 View (Subscription required) Full Article
english AI in Hiring In-House Lawyer Blind Spot, Survey Says By littler.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:51:12 +0000 Niloy Ray discusses findings in Littler’s AI C-Suite Survey Report that reveal an awareness gap between legal chiefs and HR regarding whether their company is using AI tools. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required) Full Article
english AI and the Labor & Employment Law Landscape By littler.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:19:23 +0000 James McGehee explains how AI is poised to influence laws governing equal employment opportunities, wage and hours standards, union organization and other labor and employment issues. Dallas Bar Association Headnotes View Full Article
english Punching In: Biden Courts Union Support Citing Wins With Leaders By littler.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:48:12 +0000 Michael Lotito says OLMS’s exploration of ‘split income reporting’ should begin with a review of the SCOTUS decision reversing Chevron. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required) Full Article
english EU AI Act Will Formally Become Law and Provisions Will Start to Apply on a Staged Basis By littler.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:37:45 +0000 As previously discussed, in March the European Parliament approved the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (the “Act”), creating the world’s first comprehensive set of rules for artificial intelligence. On July 12, 2024, the Act was published in the European Union Official Journal, which is the final step in the EU legislative process. Full Article
english EU AI Act Implications for US Employers By littler.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:53:31 +0000 Alice Wang, Deborah Margolis and Stephan Swinkels explain what U.S. employers should know about The EU Artificial Intelligence Act, the world's first comprehensive legal framework on AI. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required) Full Article
english Labor Department releases AI principles. Here's what they mean for businesses. By littler.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:51:00 +0000 Brad Kelley says the more states feel compelled to pass their own AI laws in the absence of national legislation, the harder it becomes for businesses, who will have to comply with 50 different laws. American City Business Journals View (Subscription required) Full Article
english Brian Lantz (1998) By ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 1998-09-15 Brian Lantz, after a background in environmental and local politics in Arizona, came to London in 1975 to qualify as a librarian. Captivated by the dream of 'cycling Europe', he was lured by the brilliant summers in the latter half of the 70s into staying. He hung up his bicycle in 1982 after moving to Birmingham where he had risen through the ranks to Assistant Director of Information Services. His current role as 'Webmaster' focuses strongly on developing web based services to support marketing and teaching/learning at UCE. For his sins, he also created and runs the bookshop cum library supply services of UCE Books. Brian Lantz, University of Central England (UCE), gave a talk entitled "Dumbing Down". Full Article
english Andrew Aird (1998) By ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 1998-09-15 Andrew Aird studied music at Birmingham University and King's College, London. Working at Loughborough University in the early 1980s gave him access to personal computer technology, resulting in a career in music technology. Andrew specialised in applications for composing and publishing, and this aspect led him to become interested in the possibilities offered by the World Wide Web. His current role as Web Site Manager at Goldsmiths College is part-time; he also develops web solutions for music publishers, composers and performers. Swimming, skiing, concerts and visual art fill the scarce hours not spent thinking about, or working on, the web. Andrew gave a talk entitled "Does Web Content Grow On Trees?". Full Article
english Paul Browning (1998) By ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 1998-09-15 Between 1986 and 1990 Paul Browning was an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge. In 1991 he was appointed as Computer Officer in the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol. In 1997 he was the Information Strategy Co-ordinator, University of Bristol. Paul gave a talk entitled "Publishing and Devolving the Maintenance of a Prospectus". Full Article
english Victoria Marshall (1998) By ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 1998-09-16 Victoria has worked at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory since 1989, and was one of the first pioneers of the web within the laboratory. She is currently corporate web manager, and departmental web manager, and is involved in a number of web-related projects including the DataWeb project to be described at the workshop. Victoria gave a talk entitled "DataWeb: Three worlds collide". Full Article
english Jon Wallis (1998) By ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 1998-09-16 Jon Wallis is Webmaster at the University of Wolverhampton, responsible for the overall design and general management of its website. He has been directly involved in developing the University's web presence from its inception. In 1995 he co-developed the first complete undergraduate prospectus on the web. In his spare time he is a senior lecturer in computing, teaching in the areas of networks, communications and distributed information systems. His research focusses on search engine technology and (inspired by his role as an institutional webmaster) the information management implications of corporate websites. Jon gave a talk entitled "Information Management & The Institutional Website: Promoting & Supporting Organisational Change". Full Article
english Nick Gould (1998) By ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 1998-09-16 Nick is an Information Systems developer based in the Faculty of Economic and Social Studies in the University of Manchester. His role is to develop (mostly Web) applications to support teaching and administration. Nick gave a talk entitled "'He left the course 3 months ago?' - Web front-ends to student databases". Full Article
english Stephen Emmott (1998) By ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 1998-09-16 After studying Applied Psychology and then Cognitive Science and Intelligent Computing, Stephen Emmott went on to lecture in both Artificial Intelligence and Psychology. After two academic years he ventured into the commercial world with jobs in the emerging 'New Media' industry: Easynet, Cyberia, Netmare and finally Webmedia where he spent his last year as project manager for Which? Online. He joined King's College London as Web Editor in September 1997 and is currently exploring content management using XML. Stephen gave a talk entitled "Events Online". Full Article
english Terry Brown (1998) By ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 1998-09-16 Terry Brown has worked in the Faculty of Medicine Computing Centre since completing a work placement with them and then being hired to develop the University's WWW Student Support and Tutoring project. He has since added UNIX system administration skills to WWW programming and site design. His professional interests lie within the field of dynamic information delivery, Human Computer Interaction and secure Internet information transfer. His personal interests involve anything that can keep him away from technology for long enough to forget about it. Terry gave a talk entitled "'The Use of Online Databases to Manage Student Support and Learning". Full Article
english Brian Kelly (1998) By ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 1998-09-17 Brian Kelly is employed as "UK Web Focus" - a national web coordination post. Brian is based at UKOLN, University of Bath. Brian has been involved in web activities since January 1994 when he was involved in setting up the institutional web service at Leeds University. Brian gave a talk entitled "Deploying New Web Technologies". Full Article
english Paul Booth (1998) By ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 1998-09-17 Paul Booth is involved in the design, and administration of the DISinHE web site. His main interests lie in the Internet and its application. He is interested in ways of applying Internet technology while maintaining administration of the accessibility to all - without loosing visual appeal or technical prowess. Paul is the author of several award winning web sites, including "The Scotsman" newspaper's "Most Sussed" website has had involvement in writing sites for academic departments, students unions, commercial business and even an Access Centre. Paul gave a talk entitled "Accessibility". Full Article
english Colin Work (1998) By ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 1998-09-17 Following a brief stint as a librarian in Dublin, Colin joined the NISS project in 1988 later moving to Southampton University Computing Services where he became embroiled in information services in the widest sense - from telephone systems to information kiosks. As "Information Resources Manager" Colin heads up the Southampton Webmaster team. He has been active in a range of National activities and is currently a member of UCISA-TLIG. Colin wants to be a photographer when he grows up. Colin gave a talk entitled "Publish and be Damned? - Freedom, Responsibility and AUP". Full Article
english Paul Squires (1998) By ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 1998-09-17 Paul Squires studied Film Studies and Information Technology at the University of North London and continued there as a lecturer and researcher into Web technologies. He joined the British Council in January of this year as the Webmaster. Paul gave a talk entitled "The British Council on the Web: An Overview". Full Article
