ArticleIllinois Passes Workers' Rights AmendmentJennifer Jones, Scott Mainquist, David P. Radelet and Dru Selden examine the Illinois Constitution Amendment 1, passed by voters, ..United StatesEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticleIRS Resolves 2018 HSA Contribution Limit ConfusionAcknowledging "numerous unanticipated administrative and financial burdens," the IRS officially revoked its earlier attempt to lower the 2018 health savings account (HSA) contribution limits. United StatesEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticleIs Telecommuting Right For You?Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer's recent decision to ban telecommuting has highlighted the issue of how employers of all sizes respond to technological changes that are redefining the workplace. United StatesEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticleMichigan's Minimum Wage To Increase To $9.25 Over Four YearsOn Tuesday, May 27, 2014, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed the Workplace Opportunity Wage Act (S.B. 934) into law. United StatesEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticleOSHA Issues Proposed Changes To Eye And Face Protection StandardsThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a proposed rule revising its eye and face protection standards applicable to a number of industries. United StatesEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticlePay Transparency: A Remedy For The Gender Pay Gap?Kelly M. Peña explores the gender pay gap and what is being done to narrow it.United StatesEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticleSEC Releases Annual Whistleblower ReportAccording to the Securities and Exchange Commission's 2013 Annual Report to Congress on the Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program, the agency awarded four whistleblowers a total of $14,831,965.64 during the fiscal year.United StatesEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticleH-1B Cap Season Is Fast ApproachingIt's that time of the year again: the H-1B cap season is around the corner! On January 28, 2022, USCIS announced that the registration period for Fiscal Year 2023 will open at noon on March 1, 2022 and will close at noon on March 18, 2022, ...United StatesImmigrationLittler Mendelson
ArticleState Department Releases The November 2012 Visa Bulletin And The Estimated Total Number Of Employment-Based Visas For 2013The U.S. Department of State has released the November 2012 Visa Bulletin, which summarizes visa availability for individuals seeking U.S. Permanent Residence.United StatesImmigrationLittler Mendelson
ArticleThe Littler 2024 European Employer Survey ReportEuropean businesses are navigating numerous changes impacting their workplaces, driven by factors that range from national election outcomes and the rapid adoption...GlobalLaw Practice ManagementLittler Mendelson
ArticleEU AI Act Will Formally Become Law And Provisions Will Start To Apply On A Staged BasisAs previously discussed, in March the European Parliament approved the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (the "Act"), creating the world's first comprehensive set of rules for artificial intelligence.European UnionEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticleMexico Approves An Increase To The Daily Minimum Wage For 2016On December 18, 2015, the National Commission on Minimum Wages ("Comisión Nacional de los Salarios Mínimos" or CONASAMI ) approved a general minimum wage increase of 4.2%, effective January 1, 2016.MexicoEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticlePuerto Rico Employers Must Now Inform Employees Who Have Been Laid Off, Furloughed Or Experience A Reduction In Hours The Right To Request Unemployment BenefitsEffective immediately, any private employer that lays off or reduces employees' regular working hours is required to notify them of the benefits available under the Unemployment Insurance Program. Puerto RicoEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticleDeal Or No Deal, How Will Brexit Affect Employee Work Authorizations In The UK?As the current Brexit deadline of October 31, 2019 looms, employers with operations in the United Kingdom must prepare for various possible outcomesUnited KingdomEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticleGlobal Non-Compete Reform – At A GlanceThe United States is not the only country currently debating reform to the law on non-competes. Notably, the UK Government has announced legislation that would limit the duration of non-competes to a period of three months after the termination of employment.United KingdomEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticleMandatory Vaccines For The Workplace – Worth A Shot?With over half the adult population having now received their first vaccine, many employers will be wondering how they can use the vaccine rollout to get employees back into workplaces.United KingdomEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticleNew Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Charging Process Requires Immediate Employer ActionIn mid-April, the Wisconsin legislature enacted Act 185, making a host of changes to the state unemployment insurance (UI) program.United StatesCoronavirus (COVID-19)Littler Mendelson
ArticleCal/OSHA Issues Long-Awaited Guidance On Fully Vaccinated EmployeesOn May 5, 2021, Cal/OSHA issued much-awaited FAQs which provide clarity on whether employers must continue to exclude fully vaccinated employees from the workplace...United StatesEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticleCMS Keeps The Carrot Small For Whistleblowers It appears that CMS took commenters' concerns seriously.United StatesEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson
ArticleDHS Announces Special Immigration Protection For Workers Who Help In Labor And Employment Agency InvestigationsThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently announced a streamlined process for foreign workers to request deferred action.United StatesEmployment and HRLittler Mendelson