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Baker McKenzie, founded as Baker & McKenzie in 1949, is a multinational law firm. As of August 2018, it is ranked as the second-largest international law firm in the world by headcount with 13,000 employees including 6,076 fee earners and 4,700 lawyers on a full-time equivalent basis in 78 offices across 46 countries. It is the largest law firm in the United States by headcount.

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Offshore Drilling Workers’ Wage And Hour Claims Governed By FLSA, Not State Law

By Jordan Faykus on June 18, 2019

On June 10, 2019, the United States Supreme Court unanimously held that state law does not apply to the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in situations when federal law addresses the relevant issue at hand. In Parker Drilling Management Services, Ltd. v. Newton, the Supreme Court declined to extend California’s wage and hour laws to employees working on offshore drilling platforms subject to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. The OCSLA extends federal law to…

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Creating Purposeful Organizations: Paul Polman @ Baker McKenzie’s #FutureWorks

By Caroline B. Burnett on June 14, 2019

Last month, we were honored to have Paul Polman, Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce, The B Team and Vice-Chair of the U.N. Global Compact and Former CEO of Unilever, speak at our Global Employer Forum 2019 in New York. Paul makes the very strong point that we need to create an economic system that is more inclusive — in fact, a more inclusive economy would be to the benefit of all of us.…

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From The ECJ: EU Employers Must Have Objective, Reliable And Accessible Systems That Record Daily Working Hours

By Caroline B. Burnett & Susan F. Eandi on June 13, 2019

On May 14, the European Court of Justice ruled that Member States are required to impose an obligation on employers to establish an objective, reliable and accessible system that keeps a daily record of the hours worked. However, Member States have some discretion as to the system that is used to record working time, which might vary by sector or size of employer. The obligation is applicable to all companies and all employees in the…

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Baker McKenzie’s Susan Eandi Highlights Value Of Podcasts In Recent Legaltech News Article

By Caroline B. Burnett on June 12, 2019

Forty-eight million people listened to podcasts on a weekly basis in 2018 (up 6 million from the previous year). For the busy professional, convenience has a lot to do with this growing popularity. Carving out time to read a complex article or attend a lengthy webinar can be tough, but listening to a podcast on your morning commute usually isn’t. That’s why firms are investing resources to produce podcasts that deliver breaking news and important…

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New NLRA Poster For Federal Contractors

By Robin Samuel on June 7, 2019

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has updated the National Labor Relations Act rights poster that federal contractors and subcontractors are required to display under Executive Order 13496. The changes are minor, consisting of a new telephone number for the NLRB and hearing impaired contact information. But government contractors and subcontractors should replace their current poster with the new version available here. …

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Employers, Are Your Grooming Policies Discriminatory?

By Elizabeth Ebersole & Robin Samuel on May 30, 2019

[With special thanks to our summer associate Lennox Mark for his contribution to this post.] From coast to coast, state and local governments are debating and enacting legislation to broaden workplace protections for employee dress and grooming practices. And not surprisingly, employee complaints regarding employer grooming policies — that such policies contribute to discrimination by unduly burdening certain racial characteristics, religious beliefs or health conditions — are on the rise. In February 2019, the New…

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BIPA After Rosenbach — A Broad Interpretation By Illinois Courts

By Douglas A. Darch & Jenna Neumann on May 28, 2019

As we previously reported, in January, in Rosenbach v. Six Flags Entertainment Corp., the Illinois Supreme Court held that a plaintiff need not plead an actual injury beyond a per se statutory violation to state a claim for statutory liquidated damages or injunctive relief under the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA). (By way of reminder, the Illinois BIPA prohibits gathering biometric data such as fingerprints without notice and consent. It also requires data collectors…

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Diversity & Inclusion And Illinois Legislative Legal Update | June 21, 2019 | Deerfied, Illinois

By Miriam Petrillo & Colton Long on May 28, 2019

Please join us for a complimentary breakfast briefing in Deerfield, IL starting at 7:30 am, Friday, June 21. The program, approved for D&I CLE, will explore why it is critical for employers to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace and the potential legal ramifications of failing to do so. We will also hear from a representative from the Illinois Chamber on recent legislative changes that impact Illinois employers. Click here to view the full invitation…

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The Essential Question Of The Gig Economy

By Michael E. Brewer, Caroline B. Burnett, Susan F. Eandi & Maureen Duffy on May 24, 2019

Hiring Entity: When are gig workers employees? Four Government Agencies & Courts: It depends! Trying to track the employment status of gig workers will make your head spin. Contractors? Employees? Super heroes? In the last few weeks, four federal and California state agencies and courts — the US Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the California Labor Commissioner — have all weighed in on the debate. And, the…

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You’re Invited: Where HR Meets Antitrust | Chicago June 18 | New York June 19

By William F. Dugan & Meredith L. Kaufman on May 23, 2019

How to bridge the gap between HR and legal to avoid exposure in the US and beyond Effective HR departments are imperative to the operation of any company and functions including benchmarking and non-solicitation agreements serve an important need. However, increased scrutiny from antitrust regulators means that companies and staff that agree not to poach employees from others, or fix wages, are increasingly in danger of serious financial and even criminal penalties. Join our Antitrust and…

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Baker McKenzie Blogs

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Offshore Drilling Workers’ Wage And Hour Claims Governed By FLSA, Not State Law

Creating Purposeful Organizations: Paul Polman @ Baker McKenzie’s #FutureWorks

From The ECJ: EU Employers Must Have Objective, Reliable And Accessible Systems That Record Daily Working Hours

Baker McKenzie’s Susan Eandi Highlights Value Of Podcasts In Recent Legaltech News Article

New NLRA Poster For Federal Contractors

Employers, Are Your Grooming Policies Discriminatory?

BIPA After Rosenbach — A Broad Interpretation By Illinois Courts

Diversity & Inclusion And Illinois Legislative Legal Update | June 21, 2019 | Deerfied, Illinois

The Essential Question Of The Gig Economy

You’re Invited: Where HR Meets Antitrust | Chicago June 18 | New York June 19

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