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2025 NLRB Predictions
January 7, 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 7, 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 30, 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 23, 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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California Minimum Wage Increases on January 1, 2025
December 19, 2024
On January 1, 2025, California’s minimum wage increases to $16.50 for employers of all sizes.
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Ontario: ONCA Does not Fully Address Dufault
December 19, 2024
Employment lawyers and observers have been eagerly anticipating the release of the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision.
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India: December 2024 Employment Law Updates
December 15, 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 12, 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 9, 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 8, 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 8, 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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Mass Deportation of Immigrants: What are Your Rights When ICE Arrives at Your Workplace?
November 26, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to resume and intensify deportation efforts when he returns to office. That announcement has sparked a wide-range of reactions from staunch support to vehement opposition.
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