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May 31, 2023

As Temperatures Rise, So Do Minimum Wage, Tipped, and Exempt Employee Pay Rates Across the United States

It’s time again for our mostly rates-only update that summarizes scheduled state- and local-level wage increases throughout the summer and fall of 2023, along with some rate changes that occurred in 2023 before publication.

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May 30, 2023

USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on Self-Selecting a Gender Marker on Forms and Documents

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that, as of April 1, 2023, USCIS will accept the self-identified gender marker for individuals requesting immigration benefits.

ASAP
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May 30, 2023

Court of Justice of the European Union Case on DSARs: Summary of Information Is Not Enough!

As many employers will be aware, data subject access requests (DSARs) can take up a significant amount of business resources and are a common tactic used by disgruntled employees.

Insight
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May 30, 2023

Littler Lightbulb – May Employment Appellate Roundup

This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal in the last month.

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May 30, 2023

British Columbia Tribunal Confirms Time Theft Proven by Time-Tracking Software May Justify Employment Termination for Cause

A recent decision of the British Columbia, Canada Civil Resolution Tribunal is especially relevant now that remote work has become common. The Tribunal found the employer had just cause for terminating a remote worker’s employment for time theft.

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May 26, 2023

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill – What the New Developments Mean for UK Employment Law

Some recent developments from the UK government have given further clarity on what reforms are envisaged for UK employment law post-Brexit.

Insight
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May 26, 2023

Evanston, Illinois Establishes a Fair Workweek Ordinance

Evanston, Illinois' Fair Workweek Ordinance will require covered employers to provide a written good-faith estimate of work schedules and premium pay for changes.

ASAP
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May 25, 2023

Natural Hairstyle Discrimination Protections Passed in Kentucky and Beyond

On May 12, 2023, Lexington became the fourth city in Kentucky to protect hairstyles under its local anti-discrimination ordinances.

ASAP
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May 25, 2023

Pay Transparency Bill Headed to Illinois Governor

Illinois employers already required to make pay disclosures for the Equal Pay Registration Certificate (ERPC) process would face even more stringent pay transparency duties under legislation currently headed to Governor Pritzker for signature.

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May 25, 2023

UK: New ACAS Guidance on Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) recently published new non-statutory guidance to support UK employers and employees when handling reasonable adjustments for mental health at work.

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