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I-9 Audits Likely to Increase During Trump Presidency
January 13, 2025
As president Donald Trump begins his second term on January 20, 2025, employers can expect a number of sweeping changes early on in his presidency.
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2025 NLRB Predictions
January 8, 2025
2025 will almost certainly be a busy year at the NLRB as Trump 2.0 re-sets the NLRB’s course in a more business-friendly direction.
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Illinois Human Rights Act Modified to Include “Reproductive Health Decisions” and “Family Responsibilies”; Statue of Limitations Extended
January 8, 2025
The new year is ushering in notable changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), and with it, significant implications for employers.
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Connecticut: Major Changes to Paid Sick Leave Law Coming January 1, 2025
December 31, 2024
The New Year often brings new changes to employment laws. That certainly is the case in Connecticut. Effective January 1, 2025, almost all employers with 25 or more employees will need to provide paid sick leave to their workers.
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New Year, New Automatic Extensions for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs)
December 24, 2024
Employers must ensure that all employees are authorized to work in the United States. For those who do not have U.S. citizenship, an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is evidence of authorization to work in the United States for a specific period of time.
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Ontario: ONCA Does not Fully Address Dufault
December 20, 2024
Employment lawyers and observers have been eagerly anticipating the release of the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision.
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California Minimum Wage Increases on January 1, 2025
December 20, 2024
On January 1, 2025, California’s minimum wage increases to $16.50 for employers of all sizes.
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India: December 2024 Employment Law Updates
December 16, 2024
Updates from Worklaw® Network India member King Stubb & Kasiva
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Is the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act a Paid Leave Statute? No, But it Sometimes Requires Paid Leave
December 13, 2024
How could such a seemingly straightforward question not have an equally straightforward answer?
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Testing, Testing, 1,2,3 - Part 3: The Americans with Disabilities Act
December 10, 2024
I wanted to take some time to discuss an often-overlooked aspect of retention, promotion, and hiring decisionmaking: employee and applicant testing.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Drafting Your Affirmative Action Plan
December 9, 2024
Creating an effective Affirmative Action Plan (“AAP”) is crucial for fostering diversity and inclusion within an organization.
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Ontario: Answers to FAQs about the Proposed Mandatory Minimum Fines for Repeat Offenders Under the OHSA
December 9, 2024
The Ontario government has announced a proposed amendment to the OHSA which would impose a mandatory minimum fine of $500,000 for corporate employers convicted of second or subsequent offences that result in the death or serious injury of one or more workers in a two-year period.
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