c Plenary Talk 7: Reflections on 10 years of the Institutional Web By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-16 Andy Powell gave a talk about how it goes without saying that the Web has changed significantly over the last 10 years and that institutional Web sites have changed with it - just use the Wayback Machine to look back at your own site in 1996 to see what I mean. Such changes have not simply been in terms of style and substance but also in terms of how we expect to interact with, use and re-use the content and services being made available to us. In short, the Web has changed us and the way we learn and work. This talk will look back over the last 10 years and highlight some of the key technical, social, political and legal changes that have taken place and the impact these have had on the institutional Web sites we deliver now and will deliver into the future. Full Article
c Plenary Talk 5: Sector Statistics By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-15 Ranjit Sidhu from Nedstat gave a talk about how after discussions with various people in the education sector it became clear that there was a requirement for some industry wide statistics about Web site activity. These Sector Statistics will provide organisations, specifically universities, with a means of benchmarking the performance of their Web site. Full Article
c Plenary Talk 4: Delivering Information: Document vs. Content By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-15 Kate Forbes-Pitt, Systems Manager, Web Services, London School of Economics will talk about aims aims to problematise the document, asking the following questions: what is a document? How does it impart information to its reader? Can it be replicated on screen? It proposes answers using the arguments of Hughes and King (1993) who contend that the document is a layered social artifact that exists to 'wrap' content. This 'wrapping' provides the reader with the knowledge they need in order to apply social rules to their reading of the document, and so become able to interpret its content. Some information systems writers argue that the need for social knowledge in a task negates the possibility of its automation. Following the logic of this argument, delivering a document (a container of rule) through the existing set of social rules that govern Web interaction, means that the full function of the electronically reproduced document becomes masked or confused. At best this makes the role of the document superfluous to its content, making the content difficult to interpret. At worst it makes the content incomprehensible to the user. This raises a further question: what purpose is served by reproducing documents online? Following from the above arguments, it is possible to argue that 'pure' content, rather than the imitation of printed paper, is likely to be a more successful way of imparting information through the Web. Full Article
c Plenary Talk 1: Real World Emerging Technologies By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-14 Chris Scott from Headscape gave a talk on "Real World Emerging Technologies". Falling University entries and top-up fees have contributed to a step-change in the operational environment for the HE sector. This change has resulted in an acute pressure on institutions to innovate for success. This presentation will explore some opportunities for institutions to capitalise on new and emerging web technologies in response to such changes. While there is much hype about Web 2.0, there are some genuine opportunities for straightforward applications of Web 2.0 technologies in institutions that are low risk and low cost, and have potential for significant returns if they are introduced and managed correctly and the right people are involved. Full Article
c Institutional Web Management Workshop 2011: Responding to Change (2011) By iwmw.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: IWMW 15 Institutional Web Management Workshop 2011: Responding to Change held at the University of Reading on 26-27 July 2011 Full Article
c Institutional Web Management Workshop 2007: Next Steps for the Web Management Community (2007) By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: IWMW 11: Institutional Web Management 2007: Next Steps for the Web Management Community, held at the University of York on 16-18 July 2007 Full Article
c Institutional Web Management Workshop 2001: Organising Chaos (2001) By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: IWMW 5: Institutional Web Management Workshop: Organising Chaos, held at Queen's University Belfast on 25-27 June 2001 Full Article
c Running An Institutional Web Service (1997) By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: IWMW 1: Running An Institutional Web Service, held at Kings College London on 16-17 July 1997 Full Article
c Labor Department releases AI principles. Here's what they mean for businesses. By www.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
c EU AI Act Implications for US Employers By www.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
c EU AI Act Will Formally Become Law and Provisions Will Start to Apply on a Staged Basis By www.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
c Punching In: Biden Courts Union Support Citing Wins With Leaders By www.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
c AI and the Labor & Employment Law Landscape By www.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
c Do GCs Even Know Company's AI Use? Survey Raises Doubts By www.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
c Defending Against Aggressive DOL Child Labor Enforcement By www.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
c Expert Insights – California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 22 By www.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
c Many Changes Made to Minnesota’s Employment Laws By www.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
c Escaping the "Upside Down" – Halting Florida's Stop WOKE Act By www.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
c EXPERT INSIGHTS—Latest updates to Illinois personnel records review act By www.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
c NYC Wage Info Bill Highlights Rise In Pay Transparency Laws By www.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
c Deepfakes in Legal Proceedings: A Strategic Framework for Collaborative Solutions By www.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
c Los Angeles Publishes ‘Model Contract’ Under Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance By www.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
c Brazil: Pay Transparency Reports Are Due by the End of September By www.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
c Pittsburgh Bans Tests for Many Prospective and Current Employees Who Use Medical Marijuana By www.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
c Germany Seeks to Mandate Human Rights Due Diligence for Companies and Their Global Partners By www.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
c The Gender Issue: Equal Pay, Gender Identity Awareness and Diversity & Inclusion Program Compliance By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:21:07 +0000 Full Article
c 2019 Southern California Employer Conference By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:55:35 +0000 Full Article
c Shock and Awe! California Employers Face Onslaught of New Regulations By www.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
c Littler Lightbulb: Highlighting Global Human Rights Topics By www.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
c Walnut Creek Breakfast Briefing By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:05:16 +0000 Full Article
c Communications in the Workplace and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:24:54 +0000 Full Article
c 2020 Virtual California Employer By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Oct 2020 19:36:06 +0000 Full Article
c Sticky Situations: Handling Sensitive Employment Challenges in a Pandemic By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:41:10 +0000 Full Article
c Proposed AI Policy in EU Could Change Hiring Landscape By www.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
c US biz concerned over crackdown on Xinjiang supply chain, fears backfiring By www.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
c Canada's Federal Pay Equity Act Takes Effect on August 31, 2021 By www.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
c More Employer Vaccine Mandates Are Coming After Pfizer's Full Approval By www.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
c Court finds exclusive arbitral jurisdiction in Manitoba human rights disputes By www.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
c The Fashion Industry Meets Human Rights Due Diligence: New York’s Proposed “Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act” By www.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
c Do mandatory vaccination policies infringe on Charter of Rights and Freedoms? By www.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
c Legal decisions on mandatory coronavirus vaccination policies favouring employers By www.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
c An application for refugee status may prevent you from starting work By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2022 17:35:13 +0000 Karolina Schiffter discusses whether Ukrainian citizens who claim refugee status can work in Poland. Gazeta Prawna View (Subscription required.) Full Article
c Recent Human Rights Due Diligence Law Developments in the European Union, Switzerland, and Japan By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:11:57 +0000 National and supranational legislatures continue to develop laws requiring employers to conduct due diligence of their operations and those of their business partners in order to address human rights risks such as forced labor and child labor. Recently, the European Union (EU), Switzerland, and Japan have rolled out such laws, described below: EU’s Corporate Due Diligence and Corporate Accountability Directive Full Article
c Canada’s Proposed Modern Slavery Act Would Impose Significant Annual Reporting Obligations on Certain Private-Sector Entities By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:04:03 +0000 Bill S-211 would enact the Modern Slavery Act, which would require covered employers to report annually on efforts to combat forced and child labour. If the Modern Slavery Act receives Royal Assent in 2022, it will take effect January 1, 2023, and employer reporting requirements will commence May 31, 2023. Non-Canadian entities that do business in Canada and meet the size and activity requirements might be subject to this law. Full Article
c Dealing with human rights complaints in unionized workplaces By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 20:46:15 +0000 Rhonda B. Levy and Douglas Sanderson examine The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario preliminary hearing to determine whether allegations made under the Human Rights Code fell within the exclusive jurisdiction of a labour arbitrator, or whether the Tribunal had concurrent jurisdiction over employment-related human rights matters in a unionized workplace. Human Resources Director Canada Full Article
c New York to Require Human Trafficking Recognition Training for Certain Hospitality Employees By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:24:22 +0000 New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law eight pieces of legislation designed to combat human trafficking. These laws require many hospitality industry employers to provide specific anti-human-trafficking awareness training to employees. They also require certain hospitality and transportation industry employers to post information regarding services available to human trafficking victims. Full Article
c Ontario, Canada Court Addresses Statutory Tort of Human Trafficking in Labour Context By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:26:42 +0000 Temporary foreign worker made a claim for damages against employer for the statutory tort of human trafficking under the Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking Act. Full Article
c Temporary foreign worker awarded $300,000 for workplace abuse, but denied tort of labour trafficking By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:22:42 +0000 Rhonda Levy comments on an Ontario Supreme Court ruling in which the court struck down a claim made by a temporary foreign worker seeking damages against his employer for the statutory tort of human trafficking. Law Times View Full Article
c Business and Human Rights for Small Companies – What is the Impact of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act on the Supplier Side? By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:06:18 +0000 The new German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act imposes new obligations on larger companies, which must, among other things, check their entire supply chain for violations of human rights and environmental concerns. Companies that are not yet directly covered by the scope of application—i.e., suppliers—are also indirectly affected, as they are subject to comparable obligations. Full Article
