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Amazon Workers Vote Union In at NYC Warehouse
April 5, 2022
Amazon warehouse workers in New York City voted to unionize last week, marking the first time Amazon workers have done so in the U.S. Amazon has until April 8 to dispute the election results.
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Maryland General Assembly Passes Paid Family and Medical Leave – What’s Next for Employers?
April 5, 2022
It provides for up to 12 weeks of paid leave for reasons that are mostly covered by the federal Family and Medical Act, and an additional 12 weeks if an employee requires both leave for their own serious health condition and to care for a child after birth/adoption/foster placement.
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Amazing Amazon Union Victory
April 3, 2022
On April 1st, the independent Amazon Labor Union won an election at the company’s Staten Island, New York fulfillment center. Here are some interesting facts.
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The Legal Challenges of Hiring Employees Abroad and Allowing Remote Work for American Workers Living Abroad
March 28, 2022
As employers in all sectors are facing drastic labor shortages, some are thinking outside the box by launching recruitment campaigns outside the U.S.
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Massachusetts: No, a request for a severance package is not a resignation. Yes, non-supervisory sexual harassment claim can be defeated by adequate investigation.
March 23, 2022
What counts as a resignation in Massachusetts? Under what circumstances might a resignation not actually be a resignation at all?
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An (Updated) Employer’s Guide to March Madness
March 17, 2022
With the play-in games underway, March Madness has officially descended upon employers everywhere. An estimated 40 million Americans will fill out tournament brackets.
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Forced Arbitration Ban in #MeToo Cases: What Does It Mean for Employers?
March 14, 2022
Inspired by the #MeToo Movement, Congress recently passed a bill aimed at preventing employers from requiring arbitration of sexual assault and sexual harassment claims. A few weeks later, President Biden signed the bill into law.
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DOL Announces First Major Revisions to Davis-Bacon Act in 40 Years
March 10, 2022
On March 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor announced its notice of proposed rulemaking  that seeks to update the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. This is the first major revision to the DBA in over 40 years.
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Department of Homeland Security Takes Steps that May Help Ukrainian Employees in US
March 7, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that due to the ongoing conditions in Ukraine, it will designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.
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Ontario: Proposed Amendments to the OHSA put Corporate Officers and Directors on Notice and May Imperil Charter Protections for all Defendants
March 6, 2022
The Ontario government has introduced the Working for Workers Act, 2022, which contains significant proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The legislation has passed first reading in the Ontario Legislature.
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"Divesting” from Russia: What Employers Should Consider
March 3, 2022
As Russia’s bombardment of many Ukrainian cities continues, employers may be considering divesting from Russia. Here are some things to consider.
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Who Are You And What Did You Do With My Job Candidate?
February 22, 2022
Employers should beware that applicants are no longer just puffing the proficiency of their skills, but have come up with surprisingly bold and creative ways to fraudulently secure a job through the virtual interview process.
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