ComplianceHR Updates

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:

Many states, and even some cities, across the U.S. have started implementing pay transparency policies. Although the objectives of new transparency policies have good intentions, such as increased employee trust and pay equity, they can present compliance questions and issues. In our recent webinar, Navigating New Pay Transparency Policies, Littler provides a look at some key factors of pay transparency policies, including:

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is an often overlooked area of employment law that applies to essentially all employers. In our recent webinar “What Employers Need to Know About USERRA,” Littler provides information about USERRA to help you better understand this law, including:

If the thought of conducting a workplace investigation makes you nervous and feel unprepared, be sure to check out ComplianceHR and Littler’s newest webinar: Conducting Workplace Investigations. This 60-minute webinar will walk you through the basics of conducting a workplace investigation, including:

There are many mixed reactions to the increasing number of inclusion, equity, and diversity programs being implemented by employers across the country. Littler’s recent Inclusion, Equity and Diversity C-Suite Survey Report shows a commitment to diversity, equity, and diversity programs by many c-suite executives. The report, which includes insights from more than 320 c-suite executives, also finds that there tends to be differences in opinion between Chief Legal Officers and Chief Diversity Officers in regards to these programs.