ComplianceHR Updates

Since last September there have been many employment law changes from federal agencies, the Supreme Court, and state legislations. To help us look at these changes, Littler recently published its seventh annual Labor Day report, “Ten Employment Issues This Labor Day.” This report examines the following 10 economic, labor, and employment issues that employers have been and are continuing to face. We invite you to check out this report and utilize the Reference Center for your employment-law related questions.

Although minimizing the risk of harassment claims is a huge priority across all workplaces, it is not easy to accomplish. The number of harassment charges, including sexual harassment and race harassment charges, has continued to grow over the past few years. Recently, the EEOC released an update to its enforcement guidance regarding harassment in the workplace. If you’re wondering how to best prevent harassment in the workplace, check out Littler’s report “Challenging Harassment in the Workplace: A Key Priority at the EEOC.”

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are in full swing. To celebrate this international event, Littler offices throughout the world are sharing key developments in employment law that have occurred since the last time the Olympic Games were hosted by their countries. We invite you to check out the first round, “2024 Summer Olympics Series: United States.”

We’re not expecting a slowdown in actions taken by the EEOC this presidential election year. Instead, we are anticipating that the Commission will likely attempt to move forward with broad policy objectives and increased litigation. If you would like to learn more about EEOC updates, we invite you to view our recent webinar “An Insider's View of the EEOC: Recent and Current Strategies, Litigation, Settlements and What’s on the Horizon.”

Update: View this webinar here.

You have probably heard news about Chevron being overruled, but you may still be wondering what exactly it means for you. If you have questions about this recent development, we invite you to view the webinar “Chevron is Gone: What’s Next for Labor and Employment Law?” recorded on July 25, 2024.

During this webinar, Littler answers the following questions:

It’s definitely not January, but the number of labor and employment law updates taking effect kind of makes it feel that way. This summer, especially July, is shaping up to be busy.

Update: You can now view the webinar "Labor Law for Employers: What Every Business Needs to Know" here.

If you have questions about recent labor law developments, be sure to check out our webinar “Labor Law for Employers: What Every Business Needs to Know” recorded on Wednesday, June 26. During this webinar, Littler provides insight on:

Navigator OT has been updated, and any evaluations submitted will now use the new salary level needed to qualify for the FLSA's administrative, executive, and...

On July 1, 2024, the final overtime rule goes into effect, and the salary level needed to qualify for the FLSA’s executive, administrative, and professional exemption will increase to $844 per week ($43,888 annualized). To make sure you have some time to prepare, we have decided to update the salary rate in Navigator OT on June 17, 2024. Evaluations submitted after 9 pm EST that day will use the new salary level.

On June 1, 2024, a new expansive anti-discrimination ordinance goes into effect in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. This ordinance establishes protected characteristics and includes prohibitions relating to salary history and criminal record history. You can learn more about the new ordinance here.