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As the workplace continues to evolve, understanding the latest employment rules and regulations becomes increasingly critical. Hosted by Perkins Coie’s Labor & Employment lawyers, Workplace Rules offers engaging discussions with...
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As the workplace continues to evolve, understanding the latest employment rules and regulations becomes increasingly critical. Hosted by Perkins Coie’s Labor & Employment lawyers, Workplace Rules offers engaging discussions with in-house professionals, outside counsel, and leading experts on current labor and employment law topics, including regulatory changes and trends in litigation.
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Workplace Rules
Workplace Rules
Update: Muldrow Sets a New Standard for Workplace Discrimination
3 JUL 2024 · In this episode, Chris and Jeremy analyze a recent Supreme Court decision affecting anti-discrimination laws, Muldrow v. City of St. Louis case. They discuss how this ruling expands the scope of "adverse actions" in the employment context and its impact on workplace policies and diversity efforts. The episode offers crucial insights for employment lawyers and human resource professionals alike, highlighting the need for adapting to new legal challenges.
Update: Washington State Tightens Noncompete Restrictions
1 JUL 2024 · In this episode, James and Heather discuss the recent updates to Washington state's non-competition laws, which took effect on June 6, 2024. They explore the implications for employers and employees and consider the impact of an FTC rule that bans most non-competes. Key topics include the stricter scrutiny and enforcement of non-competes, revised definitions, and the effects on employee mobility and business practices.
Update: EEOC’s Final Rule Regarding Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
17 JUN 2024 · Earlier this year, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-07527.pdf, which has recently gone into effect. In this episode, Emily and Lara discuss the PWFA, covering the background, provisions, and implications of the law.
Navigating Compliance: Understanding the Davis-Bacon Act and Service Contract Act for Federal Contractors
23 APR 2024 · In this episode, Chris and Shannon explore the Davis-Bacon Act and the Service Contract Act. Listen as they cover the implications of these regulations for federal contractors and gain valuable insights into the crucial considerations that contractors must be aware of to maintain compliance.
Update: Proposed Rule Would Impose Pay Transparency and Salary History Requirements for Federal Contractors
19 APR 2024 · The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council recently issued a https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/30/2024-01343/office-of-federal-procurement-policy-federal-acquisition-regulation-pay-equity-and-transparency-in that would require pay transparency in federal contracting. In this episode, Chris and Jeremy discuss the proposed rule in detail. They cover the implications of the rule, the current landscape of pay equity law, and the steps federal contractors may want to take to prepare for this rule.
Can You Use a No-Hire to Stop Competitors From Stealing Your Stars?
12 APR 2024 · In this episode, Shylah and Kristie discuss the implications of “no-poach” agreements from an antitrust perspective. They explore the U.S. Department of Justice’s approach toward such agreements, the criminal consequences attached, and how companies have been reacting. Further, they delve into the importance of antitrust compliance training for human resources professionals and other employees.
Update: Employers, Take Notice as the DOL Crafts White House AI Mandates
15 MAR 2024 · In this episode, Chris Wilkinson updates listeners on federal and state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). Chris discusses his article published in Bloomberg Law titled "Employers, Take Notice as the DOL Crafts White House AI Mandates," in which he explains the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new responsibilities under President Biden’s AI executive order addressing such issues as discrimination, immigration, and worker displacement. In addition, Chris speaks about AB 331, California’s landmark proposal to regulate AI.
Part 2: How Americans' Views of Corporations Are Changing—for Better or Worse
7 MAR 2024 · In part two of our series on how Americans' views of corporations are changing, Senior Counsel https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/professionals/christopher-wilkinson.html is joined by Perkins Coie's persuasive communications advisor, Senior Litigation Consultant https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/professionals/karen-ohnemus-lisko.html, to discuss how these views are playing out in the courtroom. Karen provides insights into the impact of public perception of corporations on jury decisions, shares strategies for corporations to use when defending a case, and describes her own experience educating lawyers and judges in presenting their best case at trial.
Update: New Washington Law Protects Job Applicants’ Off-Duty Marijuana Use
1 MAR 2024 · A new law recently took effect in Washington that changes the way employers should conduct drug tests. In this Episode, Emily and Margo explain the new law, who is affected, and what steps employers may want to consider to ensure they are complying with this new law.
Update: Five Questions Companies Are Asking About DOL's New Independent Contractor Rule
22 FEB 2024 · The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a final rule imposing stricter criteria for companies to classify workers as independent contractors. This rule, effective as of March 11, 2024, deviates from the previous administration's interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and may result in more lawsuits related to misclassification. These lawsuits, if filed as collective actions under the FLSA, can have significant implications for companies. Listen to learn more about the final rule, how companies may be affected, and steps that companies should consider to ensure that they are complying with the new developments in the law.
As the workplace continues to evolve, understanding the latest employment rules and regulations becomes increasingly critical. Hosted by Perkins Coie’s Labor & Employment lawyers, Workplace Rules offers engaging discussions with...
show more
As the workplace continues to evolve, understanding the latest employment rules and regulations becomes increasingly critical. Hosted by Perkins Coie’s Labor & Employment lawyers, Workplace Rules offers engaging discussions with in-house professionals, outside counsel, and leading experts on current labor and employment law topics, including regulatory changes and trends in litigation.
show less
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