Insight
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September 20, 2024

A Case Study on the First Amendment Defense for Entertainment Industry Employers

The Ninth Circuit might consider whether an entertainment employer’s First Amendment rights provides a strong enough defense in an employment dispute involving off-duty social media posts.

Dear Littler
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September 20, 2024

Dear Littler: What are some considerations before implementing our return-to-office policy?

We have decided to implement a return-to-office policy. We want to know what our options are, what pitfalls to avoid, and how best to prepare for some anticipated employee pushback.

ASAP
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September 20, 2024

Belgium: New Rules Apply in the Brussels Capital Region Regarding International Mobility

The rules on the employment of third-country nationals (which apply regionally) were recently amended in the Brussels Capital Region by an ordinance issued on February 1, 2024, and its implementing decree on May 16, 2024.

Insight
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September 19, 2024

Employer Zero-Tolerance Marijuana Policy Justified Termination, Federal District Court Agrees

Zero-tolerance marijuana policies are not unlawful in Illinois, a federal district court has determined, providing greater clarity for employers.

ASAP
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September 19, 2024

Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Minimum Wage & Tipped Rates and Schedule for 2025 and Future Years

On September 18, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court clarified issues relating to future minimum wage rates and minimum cash wage rates for tip-credit employees stemming from an earlier opinion.

ASAP
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September 18, 2024

Ontario, Canada Court Affirms City Lacked Control of Workplace and Exercised Due Diligence, Upholding Acquittal of OHSA Charges

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice affirmed a trial court’s finding that the City of Sudbury exercised due diligence and therefore was not liable under OHSA for a traffic accident caused by a general contractor.

ASAP
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September 17, 2024

NLRB Reaffirms that Graduate Students Are Statutory Employees under NLRA

The NLRB recently denied a graduate school’s request for review of a regional director’s finding that a petitioned-for unit of graduate policy researchers was an appropriate bargaining unit.

ASAP
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September 13, 2024

Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor Clarifies the Application of Act No. 27-2024

On September 10, 2024, the Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor issued an Opinion to clarify and provide additional information about the application of Act No. 27-2024.

ASAP
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September 13, 2024

Georgia’s Restrictive Covenants Act Does Not Require That Restrictive Covenants Contain Express Geographic Restriction

The Georgia Supreme Court held that the Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act does not require that restrictive covenants contain an express geographic restriction to be enforceable.

ASAP
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September 11, 2024

Ontario, Canada: Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022 Coming into Force on July 1, 2025

The Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022 will come into force on July 1, 2025. The Ontario Government also filed O Reg 344/24 under the DPWRA (Regulation), which contains further rules and obligations.

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