se B8: Exposing yourself on the Web with Microformats! By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-15 Philip Wilson, University of Bath will ask how do people make use of the data you publish on the Web? If you publish a staff directory, how do people currently add contact details to their address books? Copy and paste has had its day, Microformats are a way of making the data you already publish not only useful, but re-usable and re-purposable for relatively little effort. This session considers how these data formats can help you solve specific data problems on your site. Full Article
se B7: User Testing on a Shoestring Budget By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-15 Emma Tonkin, UKOLN and Adam Hardy will consider that User testing is often considered to be prohibitively expensive, complicated and time-consuming; the good news is that at least two of these assumptions are wrong. This hands-on session demonstrates how to use scenario-based user testing to check out the usability of a small application. It concentrates on accessible and practical real-world techniques for user testing, analysing the results, and working out how to apply them - as quick fixes, long-term aims or feature requests. Full Article
se B4: Search Technology within the University Environment By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-15 William Mackintosh, Web Manager, University of York and Damon Querry, Senior Web Development Officer, University of Newcastle upon Tyne will be looking at Search Technology within the University Environmen. The University of Newcastle upon Tyne has implemented a Google Search Appliance. The University of York is committed to the purchase of the Google Mini. The session will discuss the reasons for selecting these products and how they add value to an institution's Web site. Full Article
se B3: Intranet Managers' Community Session By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-15 Keith Doyle, University of Salford will facilitate this session. A small group of people are working towards setting up a peer group to share good practise and knowledge. In this session, there will be the opportunity for delegates working to develop University Intranets to share their thoughts on developments around intranets and portals. We will also discuss how the peer group could develop. Full Article
se B2: FOUND IT! Using Information Architecture and Web Management to Help the User Succeed By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-15 Duncan Davidson, Information Manager, University of Abertay Dundee and Donna Wilkinson, Information Specialist, University of Abertay Dundeed will look at their University's development plans, the related projects - University Portal and Information Architecture, where we have been, current work and the road ahead. Full Article
se A8: Using Web Services to Support e-Learning By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-14 Paul Trueman, Netskills, University of Newcastle will be facilitating this session. Web services technology provides the opportunity to integrate applications and business functionality in to existing Web enabled VLEs. A Web service exposes business functionality by both consuming and producing data in XML format. Future online learning environments may be fully developed and maintained using a web services infrastructure. Web services solutions as yet still need to reach their full potential; particularly in the academic sector. In this session Paul will demonstrate potential uses of web services to support e-Learning and present guidelines on how to consider making best use of this emerging technology. Full Article
se A3: Chatting with Brian: What do Chatbots have to offer the Education Sector? By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-14 David Burden, Managing Director, DADENLIMITED and Marieke Guy, UKOLN will consider questions like: Can chatbots make sites more accessible or do they break fundamental usability rules? Do users like them, or find them irritating or even patronising? Are they the next best thing or a 5 minute wonder? Can they really benefit the education sector? Can a chatbot ever really learn? Full Article
se A1: The Rise and Rise of Digital Repositories: Communication and Quality By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-14 Julie Allinson and Mahendra Mahey, UKOLN will give an overview of the current repository landscape, looking at the different types of repositories, their use within education and the range of issues relating to repositories, including cultural, social, legal, technical and policy considerations. Current JISC work in this area will be highlighted, focussing on how this work will contribute to raising quality standards in repository development, through interoperability and the use of open standards. Full Article
se Debate 1: CMS: Challenging the Consensus By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-16 In previous IWMWs sessions have focussed on issues such as: Should we buy or build our CMS? Which CMS should we implement? How do we implement our CMS? How can we measure the impact of our CMS Implementation? And how do we address The CMS Challenge? But last year it was claimed that "There is no such thing as a silver bullet" and that a CMS will not solve all your problems. Has the CMS bubble bust? Has content management become content mis-management? In the light of new approaches, such as Web 2.0, and new 'ways of doing things' is there a feeling of disillusionment with 'ye old CMS'? Or does a CMS remain the backbone of a good institutional Web site? In this debate you will hear the arguments for and against content management systems and will have an opportunity to express your views. Full Article
se Panel Session 1: Web 2.0: Behind the Hype By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-16 The Web is changing. It is no longer a phenomenon but has integrated itself within our culture. However for those creating Web services times are far from stable. A wide range of Web-based applications continue to be developed, such as blogs, wikis, podcasting, social networking software, RSS feeds etc. The Semantic Web is still on the cards and now we have Web 2.0, an opportunity for a more sharing, more participative Web? Is it just hype? Will these progressions make any difference to the way in which we go about our work? What does Web 2.0 mean to the Institutional Web? This panel session offered three different perspectives on the potential of Web 2.0 within learning activities - the library perspective, the commercial perspective and the HE/FE perspective. Full Article
se 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
se Institutional Web Management Workshop 2005: Whose Web Is It Anyway? (2005) By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: IWMW 9: Institutional Web Management Workshop 2005: Whose Web Is It Anyway?, held at the University of Manchester on 6-8 July 2005 Full Article
se Institutional Web Management Workshop 2003: Supporting Our Users (2003) By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: IWMW 7: Institutional Web Management Workshop 2003: Supporting Our Users, held at the University of Kent at Canterbury on 11-13 June 2003 Full Article
se 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
se 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
se AI in Hiring In-House Lawyer Blind Spot, Survey Says By www.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
se 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
se Women in work: the self-promotion gap By www.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
se 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
se 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
se 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
se 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
se San Jose Breakfast Briefing Series - January Session By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:25:11 +0000 Full Article
se San Jose Breakfast Briefing Series - February Session By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:33:31 +0000 Full Article
se 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
se 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
se 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
se 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
se 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
se 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
se Canada Passes Modern Slavery Act By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2023 18:34:40 +0000 On May 11, 2023, Canada passed An Act to enact Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the “Act”). As we reported previously, the Act will create supply chain transparency and reporting obligations for certain companies as part of Canada’s efforts to fight against forced labour and child labour in Canadian supply chains. Full Article
se The CSDDD Effect: Assessing the Impact of the EU’s Impending Corporate Sustainability Mandate on Japanese Companies By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:13:41 +0000 Lavanga Wijekoon and Aki Tanaka explore the significant impact of the European Union’s expected Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on global corporate responsibility, with a specific focus on its implications for Japanese companies. Institute for Security and Development Policy View Full Article
se South Korea Proposes Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Obligations on Employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:10:50 +0000 South Korean lawmakers have proposed a bill imposing mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence obligations on employers. If the bill is enacted, this law will be the first of its kind in Asia. This bill emerges as global employers are currently complying with a patchwork of due diligence laws in Western countries. Full Article
se Data Security, Actual AI and Law’s Acceptance of Tech Spell the New Forefront of Law By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:32:37 +0000 Zev Eigen considers artificial intelligence and predictive coding to be tools in making better informed hiring decisions. Corporate Counsel View Article Full Article
se Using Data to Help Close the Gender Wage Gap By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2017 15:38:16 +0000 Zev Eigen discusses how employers can utilize Big Data to help close the gender wage gap in their organizations. SHRM Online View Article Full Article
se Playing the numbers game: 21st Century law will be based on math and data analytics By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2017 18:50:33 +0000 Zev Eigen comments on the increasing importance and role of data analytics in the legal industry. Financial Post View Article Full Article
se Opinion: Using Analytics to Close the Gender Pay Gap By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Aug 2017 21:46:42 +0000 Zev Eigen recommends that organizations regularly analyze data and policies to avoid compensation gaps between men and women. Information Management View Article (Subscription required) Full Article
se The Cybersecurity Law Report By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:33:14 +0000 Aaron Crews and Michael McGuire answer questions about cybersecurity, eDiscovery and other data topics. The Cybersecurity Law Report View Article Full Article
se Massachusetts Attorney General Publishes Long-Anticipated Guidance on the Revised Pay Equity Law By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Mar 2018 23:28:40 +0000 The Massachusetts Attorney General has recently published an Overview and Frequently Asked Questions (the “Overview”) regarding the amendment to the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act, set to take effect on July 1, 2018. The Overview answers many questions that employers have been asking about this wide-ranging new law. The Overview also confirms the importance of an employer self-evaluation, offering some direction on what types of evaluations are appropriate, and explaining how it could protect a company from liability under the law. The New Equal Pay Act Full Article
se Littler and Prime Policy Group Release Joint Report on the Impact of AI and Automation on the American Workforce By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 23:11:32 +0000 Report Explores the Myriad Issues Related to Technology-Induced Displacement of Employees (TIDE) Full Article
se Law firms are developing their own tools and software to better serve clients By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:28:26 +0000 Scott Rechtschaffen suggests law firms interested in building and selling technology products should become more nimble. ABA Journal View Article Full Article
se Synthetic Reality & Deep Fakes: Considerations for Employers and Implications of the Rise of Deep Fakes in the Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:02:20 +0000 In an age where computer generated imagery (CGI) and digital effects enable entire film genres to exist, like Marvel’s superhero series the Avengers or Guardians of the Galaxy, audiences have no expectation that movies they consume depict actual events or reflect reality. It is therefore reasonable to assume that the context and forum of how digital media and information is communicated, observed and consumed informs our default expectations of it. Full Article
se Why the Legal Technologist Career Path Presents Both Opportunity and Danger By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:23:53 +0000 Aaron Crews describes the various duties of legal technologists. Legaltech News View Article Full Article
se New Brazil Pay Transparency Report Is Due by the End of September 2024 By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:31:34 +0000 Companies with more than 100 employees in Brazil must post their pay transparency report by September 30, 2024. This will be the second report since the law and its regulations went into effect earlier this year. Regulations to implement Brazil’s law requiring the pay transparency report and action plan have been heavily criticized in the business community. Full Article
se Labor & Employment Law Developments: Looking Back at 2015 and Ahead to 2016 - San Jose By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:21:21 +0000 Full Article
se Why Sexual Harassment Training Doesn’t Stop Harassment By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:23:09 +0000 Kevin O’Neill comments on the uptick in requests for harassment training from employers. The Washington Post View Article Full Article
se Effective Sexual Harassment Training in the #MeToo Era By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 18:36:16 +0000 Yesterday’s anti-harassment training won’t cut it in the #MeToo era. Employers must take stock of steps they have taken to prevent and stop sexual harassment in the workplace, and identify how they will answer the clear call for truly effective anti-harassment training. Full Article
se New York Sexual Harassment Laws – The City Commission Publishes Poster and Fact Sheet By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 01:23:58 +0000 UPDATE: This article was updated on August 15, 2018. In April 2018, New York State and New York City each adopted expansive legislation directed at educating employees about workplace sexual harassment and reducing the incidence of harassment claims, as we reported in our prior article. New Poster for NYC Employers: Full Article
se Delaware Adopts Law Expanding Sexual Harassment Protections and Requiring Employee Training By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Aug 2018 14:44:07 +0000 On August 29, 2018, Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law a bill (HB 360) addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. The new law broadly defines, and prohibits, sexual harassment and retaliation. The statute obligates employers (with 4 or more employees) to issue an information sheet on sexual harassment. It also requires larger employers (with 50 or more employees) to provide sexual harassment training for all employees and supervisors, making Delaware the fifth state to statutorily mandate sexual harassment training. Full Article
se New York Anti-Sexual Harassment Requirements Take Full Effect By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:35:54 +0000 Earlier this year, New York State adopted anti-sexual harassment legislation that the Governor described as the "strongest and most comprehensive" in the country, and that is now fully effective. As of October 9, 2018, employers must distribute to all New York-based employees an updated anti-sexual harassment policy that covers a number of key areas. Over the next 365 days, employers also must train all New York-based employees regarding sexual harassment and retaliation, and repeat such training annually thereafter. Full Article
