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India: April Employment Law Updates
April 10, 2023
Updates from Worklaw® Network India member King Stubb & Kasiva.
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Code Words for Age Discrimination?
April 6, 2023
A couple of recent lawsuit announcements from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provide some lessons for employers who are facing an aging workforce.
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Chicago City Council Passes Ordinance Requiring Nonprofit Contractors to Enter into Labor Peace Agreement with Unions
April 5, 2023
On March 15, 2023, the Chicago City Council overwhelmingly voted to approve an ordinance requiring labor peace agreements between workers and Chicago-funded nonprofit organizations providing critical public health and social services to Chicago residents and communities.
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What Does It Mean for your Employees Now that the H-1B Lottery Selection Process Completed?
April 4, 2023
The United States Citizen and Immigration Services has announced that it has completed the lottery that determines who is eligible to petition for an H1B Visa.
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India: Share-Based Employee Benefits Explained
April 4, 2023
Share-based employee benefits are becoming increasingly popular with many India businesses offering them to retain, reward or inspire their employees.
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Michigan's Freedom to Work Law Ends in 2024
April 3, 2023
On March 24, 2023, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation which repeals Michigan’s Freedom to Work (FTW) law.
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“I just didn’t see women working in the warehouse…”
March 31, 2023
It seems old stereotypes of women’s v. men’s work still persist, as evidenced by a recent announcement from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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NLRB General Counsel Clarifies Enforcement Posture on Unlawful Separation Agreement Provisions
March 28, 2023
On March 22, 2023, the National Labor Review Board issued a General Counsel Memorandum (GC Memo 23-05) providing additional guidance on the NLRB’s recent ruling in McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58, which held that inclusion of overly broad non-disparagement and confidentiality clauses in severance agreements are unlawful under the National Labor Relations Act.
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Oregon: Legislature Considering Exclusion of Hiring / Retention Bonuses from Equal Pay Act
March 23, 2023
The Oregon Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from discriminating between employees in the payment of wages or other compensation for work of a comparable character unless the wage differential is based on certain bona fide factors.
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NLRB General Counsel Provides Clarification on Severance Agreement Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Provisions
March 22, 2023
The NLRB recently asserted that severance agreements may not contain general non-disparagement or confidentiality/non-disclosure clauses, based on its premise that such clauses violate the rights of employees under Section 7 of the NLRA to engage in concerted activity for their mutual aid or protection (i.e. “protected concerted activity”).
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Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination Issues Proposed Parental Leave Guidelines
March 20, 2023
On February 2, 2023, the MCAD issued proposed, “Guidelines on the Massachusetts Parental Leave Act.” The 32-page proposed guidelines cover a number of topics.
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Federal Court Tackles Issue of Arbitrability in NFL Race Discrimination Suit, with Split Results
March 16, 2023
On March 1, 2023, the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York ruled that former NFL coach Brian Flores may litigate his claims against the NFL in federal court, while the rest of the claims must go to arbitration. This decision raises difficult questions about the contours and limits of arbitration agreements.
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