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EEOC guidance clarifies EEO-1 reporting on remote workers, establishments, more

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The EEOC has published additional guidance to clarify requirements related to the 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection. With EEO-1 form submissions due by Dec. 5, employers should review their reporting processes to ensure data is complete, accurate and aligned ...

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Supreme Court throws out case addressing standing of ADA ‘tester’

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The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed as moot a case addressing the standing of so-called tester plaintiffs to sue hotels under the Americans with Disabilities Act for failing to disclose accessibility information on their websites and through other reservation services. ...

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New NLRB rules present fresh challenges for HR departments

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2023 has been a bit of a blockbuster year for the National Labor Relations Board, with changes ranging from how to determine joint-employer status to whether company policies “chill” employees’ free expression. Anne Marie Buethe, an attorney at Stinson’s Minneapolis, ...

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Minimizing deepfake risks in business

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With the rise of AI, and access to technology, we are entering the age of the deepfake. In this article, I will discuss: 1, what a deepfake is; 2, societal concerns; 3, why employers need to care; and 4, steps ...

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Forming a business plan takes strategy and a good outline

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I was having lunch with a friend, an accomplished businessperson, and I asked what he thought was the critical difference between new ventures succeeding or failing. He responded, “A good business plan.” We agreed a good business plan provides lots ...

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A revamp of federal regulations: Davis-Bacon Act updates

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Earlier this year, the United States Department of Labor issued the most comprehensive updates to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts in more than 40 years. The final rule went into effect on Oct. 23. Originally enacted in 1931, Davis-Bacon and ...

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Failure-to-rehire suit avoids dismissal

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A Massachusetts Institute of Technology office manager who alleged that he was told he was being terminated because his position was being eliminated could proceed with retaliation claims based on a failure to rehire — even though he never applied ...

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The legal wonderland of individual liability

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In “Alice in Wonderland,” the Queen of Hearts once proclaimed, “Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” This intriguing declaration mirrors the spirit of many plaintiffs across the country when they file administrative charges and ...

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Judge nixes extension of ‘anti-raiding’ provision

A software company could not enforce language in a former executive’s employment agreement that purported to extend the duration of an anti-raiding provision based on his alleged violation of a non-disparagement clause, a Massachusetts judge has decided. Defendant Scott Wilson ...

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What to do when a former (or current) employee leaves a negative review

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These days, prospective employees have access to surprising amounts of information regarding what it looks like to work for a company. From reviews posted on Glassdoor to entire subreddits detailing their time at work, current and former employees are sharing ...

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