Of course it could just be coincidence, but scarcely hours after my post last week concerning the dearth of the employment law candidates for the Brexit red-tape bonfire, out pops a Gov.uk policy paper on “Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy” containing the first five suggested victims. And what a woeful little bunch they are,…
On March 20, 2022, National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memorandum to all Regional Directors, Officers-in-Charge, and Resident Officers updating the cases they are required to send to the NLRB Division of Advice before processing further in order to “allow the Regional Advice Branch to reexamine these…
The recent Secure Jobs, Better Pay reforms to the Fair Work Act require employers to notify employees covered by so-called ‘zombie agreements’ – being agreements that were made before 1 January 2010 – that: the employee is covered by an agreement based transitional instrument; and the instrument will terminate on 7 December 2023 (unless an…
It’s a well-established principle in discrimination law that an employer can be done in by “shifting explanations” for actions taken against an applicant or employee. “I’LL GRANT A RECESS TO ALLOW COUNSEL TO GET ITS STORY STRAIGHT.” A recent decision from a federal court in Michigan illustrates that point about as well as I can…
There has been a significant shift in individual and societal openness around sex and gender identity in recent years. The debate is complex and inevitably there are a range of views and opinions on the issues. Several recent employment tribunal cases have been brought by claimants who believe that a person cannot change their sex….
Sexual harassment is a serious issue that affects many workplaces across the United States, including the United States Postal Service (USPS). If you work for the postal service, it is important to understand the scope of the problem, as well as the legal options available to victims of sexual harassment. If you are a US…
Workplace injury lawsuits are filed when employees sustain major injuries while actively at work or, sometimes, while off the clock on the company premises. Chicago adheres to a no-fault Workers’ Compensation Act. That means you do not have to prove your employer’s liability in the accident. At the same time, you may still be eligible…
Canada’s Employment Insurance (EI) program is Canada’s financial safety net for individuals who lose their employment. One particular question about EI my law firm would often receive is when (what day) are EI payments made? EI Payment Dates in 2023 First and foremost, there is no uniform EI payment date for everyone. Your first payment…
Can you take the “human” out of Human Resources? With the increasing curiosity and use surrounding ChatGPT and other AI platforms, businesses are struggling with how to manage the use of AI in the workplace. Weighing the benefit of technological advances and the potential pitfalls of the same, human resources professionals are in various stages…
Often, international companies are surprised that under German law certain employment law documents need to be wet-ink signed (handwritten) in order to be enforceable. Failure to comply with this requirement may have significant consequences – a dismissal notice, for example, which has not been wet-ink signed is invalid and does not terminate an employment relationship….