On or before July 1, 2024, most California employers must establish a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) in addition to their Injury, Illness & Prevention Programs. Employers also need to provide training on their WVPP and keep prescribed records.
Employment & Labor
Employers Face New Area of Potential Liability in Genetic Information Privacy Claims
Quick Hits
- A new area of claims against employers that inquiries in employment physicals violate state and federal laws protecting the privacy of genetic information is raising new concerns for employers.
- Employers that require physicals may want to consider reviewing
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Provisional Deal Reached on the EU Platform Work Directive, With Changes on Worker Classification Test, Stricter AI Rules
Quick Hits
- The EU Platform Work Directive will not provide a uniform test for the classification of platform workers as originally anticipated; rather, the presumption of employment will apply when there are “facts indicating control and direction.”
- The directive’s rebuttable
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Minnesota Legislative Update 2024: Employment Law Bills Cover ESST, Human Rights Act, Pay Disclosure, and Restrictive Covenants
Quick Hits
- The Minnesota Legislature is considering competing bills that would amend the statewide earned sick and safe time law.
- The legislature has also introduced bills that would hike punitive damages for violations of the Minnesota Human Rights Act and
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The Practical NLRB Advisor: Spring 2024
Ogletree Deakins’ Traditional Labor Relations Practice Group is pleased to announce the publication of the Spring 2024 issue of the Practical NLRB Advisor. This edition of the Advisor is a compilation of good and bad news for employers. On…
Employment: What is coming into force in April 2024 in the UK?
As we highlighted in our previous post (What to expect in employment law in 2024), 2023 saw the introduction of several significant employment legislative changes. Just to remind you of the changes due to come into effect in…
If your company just agreed to pay $2 million to settle a horrific sexual harassment lawsuit, maybe don’t trash the plaintiff on social media
If your company just agreed to pay $2 million to settle a lawsuit alleging horrific workplace sexual abuse and other sexual harassment, maybe it’s not the best idea to trash the plaintiff on social media.
Last week, I nominated National…
* UPDATE * Ontario Passes Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, Imposing Pay Transparency Requirements Among Other Things
Key Changes Impacting UK Employment Law From April 2024
Several key changes to UK employment rights will come into effect in April 2024. By way of brief summary, the key changes for employers to be aware of, and those that will require immediate attention to ensure legally compliant and…
065: How People Unintentionally Escalate Conflict at Work
Have you ever felt the heat of a workplace dispute and watched the phrase “calm down” fan the flames? Conflict resolution specialist Carol Bowser joins us to unravel the complexities of emotional intelligence in such fiery situations. Our conversation uncovers…