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August 7, 2023

Illinois Adds Rights and Safety Protections for Day and Temporary Workers

On August 4, 2023, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 2862 into law, significantly amending the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act.

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August 4, 2023

Women’s World Cup 2023 – Equal Pay for Women in and Out of Sports

This year’s Women’s World Cup, which kicked off on July 20, 2023, has been drawing record viewers both in person and on television. As viewers watch these teams compete, many wonder whether these athletes receive pay equal to their male counterparts.

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August 3, 2023

DHS Announces Updated STEM Designated Degree Program List

On July 12, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updated the STEM Designated Degree Program List by adding eight new qualifying fields of study.

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August 2, 2023

Are there any areas of concern as our organization implements AI tools to monitor and engage with employees and customers?

It is critical to evaluate the type of data the business intends to collect, how it intends to use the data and compliance risks such as biometric privacy laws. It is also important to consider possible risks of unintended uses.

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August 2, 2023

Canada: Employers in Federally Regulated Workplaces Will Soon Be Required to Provide Menstrual Products

Canada’s Regulation SOR/2023-78, which comes into force on December 15, 2023, will require employers to provide free menstrual products for employees’ use in each toilet room in federally regulated workplaces.

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August 1, 2023

Changes in California’s Regulations Regarding Criminal Records Approved

On July 24, 2023, the Office of Administrative Law approved the California Civil Rights Council’s proposed modifications to certain background check regulations.

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August 1, 2023

Rishi Sunak announces “significant” rise to UK visa fees and Immigration Health Surcharge

The UK Prime Minister has announced a big hike in visa fees and the compulsory charges migrants pay to access the UK’s health system.

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July 28, 2023

WA Cares Fund Premiums Started July 1, 2023, and Quarterly Reporting Begins October 1, 2023

On July 1, 2023, after a long delay, mandatory withholdings for the WA Cares Fund finally took effect.

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July 28, 2023

Connecticut Legislation Changes Overtime Rules for Nurses and Abrogates Collective Bargaining Rights of Private-Sector Hospitals

Provisions included in a must-pass budget bill will make significant changes for Connecticut hospitals.

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July 28, 2023

California Bill Seeks to Ban Caste-Based Discrimination State-Wide

On July 5, 2023, the California Senate voted 34-1 in favor of clarifying existing law by defining “ancestry” to include “caste” as protected within the state’s anti-discrimination statutes.

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