ComplianceHR Updates

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.”

It’s possible you have been hearing about companies offering employees unlimited paid time off (PTO). Perhaps you have even started wondering if an unlimited PTO policy could be best for your employees. Before diving into creating a new unlimited PTO policy, make sure you carefully review your reasons for creating such a policy and the laws in your state to determine if it really is the right move for your company.

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: This webinar can viewed here.

There are currency a handful of jurisdictions that have implemented predictable scheduling laws, which generally require covered employers to provide notice of work schedules in advance, provide a certain number of hours of rest between shifts, allow employee input into schedules, among other things. If you have employees in any of the jurisdictions listed below, we invite you to view our webinar “Predictably Unpredictable – Navigating Fair Workweek Laws Across the United States” from July 11, 2024.

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:

Just recently, Littler published the results of their 12th Annual Employer Survey. This report provides the findings of the survey that was completed by more than 400 in-house lawyers, business executives, and human resources professionals and offers their thoughts and Littler insight on current trends in employment law.

Recently, the EEOC published final regulations that clarify and expand upon an employer's obligation to provide reasonable accommodations under the PWFA. You can learn more about the final regulations that take effect on June 18, 2024, in Littler’s Insight “EEOC Releases Expansive Final Regulations to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.” You can also check out our webinar “Are You Ready for the June 18th PWFA Rule?” which covers topics such as:

Earlier this year, we shared our webinar “Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations,” which walked you through the basics of conducting workplace investigations. Now we have taken a deeper dive into workplace investigations to help you understand how to avoid common pitfalls. In the webinar, “Avoiding Common Pitfalls of Workplace Investigations,” Littler provides tips on handling: