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News & Analysis

Discrimination and Harassment

December 9, 2019

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Dear Littler

Dear Littler: Can We Still Maintain Hairstyle and Personal Grooming Policies?

Our handbook restricts employees on the sales floor from wearing facial piercings, visible tattoos, long beards and dreadlocks. We’ve heard that new laws prohibit “hairstyle discrimination” and restrict dress codes. Can we still maintain our look?
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Workplace Policy Institute

December 9, 2019

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ASAP

National and State Trade Groups Sue to Strike Down California “Anti-Arbitration” Law

On Friday, December 6, 2019, a coalition of national and state trade associations filed suit in California federal court seeking to strike down the state’s recently enacted “anti-arbitration” law, A.B. 51.
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ERISA and Benefit Plan Litigation

December 6, 2019

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ASAP

“Medical Necessity” Isn’t Well-Defined Unless It Is Well-Defined

A U.S. District Court in Connecticut recently issued an order that highlights the importance of understanding exactly what the term “medically necessary” means in an ERISA health plan.
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International Employment Law

December 4, 2019

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Insight

Littler Lightbulb: Highlighting Recent Developments in the Asia Pacific Region

Littler’s International Employment Law Practice Group includes experienced practitioners who help employers solve local and multinational legal issues across borders. Here, we shine a light on burgeoning legal developments in several Asia Pacific nations.
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Hiring, Performance Management and Termination

December 4, 2019

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Insight

ONTARIO, CANADA: Not Discrimination to Provide Part-time Benefits to Employee Permanently Accommodated with Part-time Work Due to a Disability

The Ontario Divisional court recently held that an employer is not discriminating against an accommodated employee who can only work part-time because of a disability when it fails to provide the employee the benefits that a full-time employee receives.
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Press

December 6, 2019

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Press Release

Littler Attorneys in Venezuela Earn Best Lawyers© Recognition

Shareholders Liliana Salazar and Juan Carlos Varela were recognized in the Labor and Employment Law category.
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December 2, 2019

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Press Release

Littler Attorneys Named to 2020 Best Lawyers in Mexico©

Shareholders David Leal, León Rodríguez and Mónica Schiaffino were recognized in the Labor and Employment Law category.
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November 26, 2019

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Press Release

Littler, Cornell Tech and Neota Logic to Present Legal Apps Competition on December 6

The event, which is open to the public, will take place at the Tata Innovation Center on Cornell Tech’s campus on Roosevelt Island in New York City.
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November 19, 2019

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Press Release

Tami Penner Joins Littler in San Diego

Littler has added Tami Penner as special counsel in its San Diego office.
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International Employment Law

November 14, 2019

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Press Release

Workplace Equality, Mental Health and Brexit Are Top Concerns of European Employers, Littler Survey Reveals

Littler has released the results of its second annual European Employer Survey Report, completed by 572 in-house counsel and human resources professionals.
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On-Demand MasterClass: Auditing for Overtime Compliance

This 90-minute master class provides an in-depth overview of the DOL's much-awaited changes to the "white collar" overtime regulations ahead of the January 1, 2020 compliance deadline. Topics include understanding the new rules, organizing a self-audit, techniques and methodologies for making the classification call, and best practice documentation and communications.