As more employers incorporate wearable technology in the workplace, including those enhanced by artificial intelligence, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s new fact sheet “Wearables in the Workplace: The Use of Wearables and Other Monitoring Technology Under Federal Employment Discrimination Laws,” offers important considerations for employers. The EEOC explains how employers can navigate
Podcast Season 3, Episode 3 Now Available: A Conversation with Chris Davis of the CBIA
Get ready to dive into the 2025 legislative landscape with Season 3, Episode 3 of From Lawyer to Employer! Join host Dan Schwartz and special guest Chris Davis, Vice President of Public Policy with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), as they preview key issues for the 2025 Connecticut General Assembly session. This episode highlights
What is Automated Decisionmaking Technology (ADMT) under CCPA proposed regulations?
On November 8, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) voted to advance proposed regulations concerning automated decisionmaking technology. While the comment period is ongoing and we do not have final rules, we are taking a look at some key provisions to help businesses begin to assess the potential effects of these rules if made
2024 Wrap-Up of the Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report
As the year comes to a close here are some of the highlights from the Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report with our most popular topics and posts from 2024.
Expanding State Privacy Laws
This year saw a further expansion of state comprehensive consumer data privacy laws. These legislative measures aim to enhance the
Legislative Update: New Job Posting Requirements Will Take Effect January 1, 2026
Both Bill 149 (the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024) and Bill 190 (the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024) received Royal Assent and became law earlier this year. These two statutes introduced a number of changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA“) and to the Occupational Health and
Top 10 Canadian Labour & Employment Law Developments of 2024
Special thanks to our articling student Andie Hoang for contributing to this update.
As we wrap up 2024 and look forward to 2025, here are 10 key developments Canadian employers should track:
1. Changes to Termination Notice Periods for Federal Employees
In February 2024, amendments to section 230 of the Canada Labour Code came into effect
Key Workplace Takeaways from 2024 and What to Know for 2025
As holiday fanatics, our team has had a countdown to the key holiday dates going on for some time now. Yet, even with a countdown many of us have been struck by just how few days remain before the New Year.
If you are similarly surprised and like us thinking about what’s to come for
’Twas the Employment Law Night Before Christmas (2024 edition)
In what has become an annual tradition for my final post of the year, I bring you the holiday classic, ‘Twas the Employment Law Night Before Christmas … tweaked for 2024.
To all of my readers, connections, and followers, new and legacy, thank you all for reading, commenting, and sharing throughout the year. Please have
Multiple Working for Workers Acts Were the Tale of Ontario’s 2024
Quick Hits
- Ontario’s Working for Workers Acts (Four, Five, and Six) have introduced changes to the ESA and the OHSA, impacting sick leave policies, job posting transparency, and workplace safety regulations.
- Some changes are already in force; others are coming in 2025 and 2026, including stricter job posting requirements.
- The proposed Working for Workers Six
California’s CLE Compliance Deadline Is Approaching – We can help!
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If your last name starts with A-G, you are probably well aware that your (recently extended) MCLE compliance deadline is on March 30, 2025. In addition to the general credit requirement, the state of California requires all attorneys to complete:
- At least four hours of legal ethics
- At least