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This is going to be a bigger deal than I thought: A series of blog posts reflecting on the proposed Pregnant Workers Fairness Act regulations, Part 1 of 5
August 17, 2023
Join me in my conversion process, by following our blog each weekday from August 17-August 23, where I’ll add a new reflection on some aspect of the proposed PWFA regulations.
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Maryland’s Supreme Court Finds “Sex” Discrimination Protections Do Not Include Sexual Orientation (or Gender Identity)
August 16, 2023
In an interesting analysis of Maryland’s anti-discrimination law, Maryland’s highest court has determined that the State’s prohibition against “sex” discrimination, including in the workplace, does not include sexual orientation.
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Europe: CMS Expert Guide to Whistleblower Protection and Reporting Channels
August 11, 2023
CMS has updated their CMS Expert Guide to Whistleblower Protection and Reporting Channels to reflect legislative developments since 2021 across various global jurisdictions.
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India: August Employment Law Updates
August 9, 2023
King Stubb & Kasiva's latest newsletter on Employment Law Updates for August in India.
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EEOC Issues Proposed Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations
August 9, 2023
On August 7, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued proposed regulations to implement the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
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Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) Finalizes Parental Leave Guidelines
August 3, 2023
Now that the public comment period has ended, the MCAD has issued the finalized Guidelines, as well as a two-page “Brief Guide” to the law.
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Employers – The NLRB Has Just Made Many Common Work Rules Unlawful
August 3, 2023
In an unsurprising decision applicable to both unionized and non-union employers, the National Labor Relations Board changed its standard for assessing whether seemingly neutral work rules violate the National Labor Relations Act.
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Legal and Regulatory Developments in the Indian Legal Landscape
August 2, 2023
July updates from Worklaw® Network India member King Stubb & Kasiva
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Second H-1B Visa Lottery to Take Place
August 1, 2023
USCIS recently determined that it would need to select additional registrations to reach the H-1B cap and will soon select additional registrations from previously submitted electronic registrations using a random selection process.
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Are Employers Supposed to Protect Striking Employees?
July 28, 2023
As most of us know, Hollywood is striking. Some of you may have seen media reports about the unions filing unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board over unsafe picketing conditions. Which may cause some of you to wonder – what is an employer’s responsibility with respect to those conditions?
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Employers Using E-Verify Allowed to Continue Remote Verification of Form I-9
July 26, 2023
On July 21, 2023, the U.S Department of  Homeland Security announced that beginning on August 1, 2023, employers who use E-Verify and are in good standing will have the option to review employees’ identity and employment authorization documents via live video call rather than in person.
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Minnesota: Here’s How to Navigate the New State Paid Leave Law with the Executive Order Requiring Sick Leave for Federal Contractors
July 25, 2023
If you are a federal contractor in Minnesota, not only do you need to be sure you are in compliance with every local ordinance, but also the new State law and the federal regulation due to the Executive Order.
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