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Kotagal Confirmation to EEOC Paves Way for Pro-Worker Policies

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Why it matters: The agency is responsible for enforcing workplace bias laws. The confirmation allows the EEOC to further pursue pro-worker policies backed by the Biden administration. This influence could encourage companies to review and improve their own policies to ensure they are in line with new standards.

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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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This case underscores the complexities employers face in implementing return-to-office policies while also needing to provide ADA-compliant reasonable accommodations, particularly for employees with significant health risks. When he did not return to work under these conditions, Electric Boat considered him resigned.

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Unprecedented Levels of Federal Office Space Underutilization Raise Concerns

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According to another report published by The Washington Times , in D.C., federal agencies only used 12% of their headquarters space in the nation’s capital last year. The drastic decrease in physical office presence has had significant economic repercussions for the city, leading to reduced weekday economic activity.

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The Strategy Behind The Pentagon’s Bold Remote Work Pivot

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The Department of Defense has updated its telework policy to allow greater flexibility and attract top talent, reflecting adaptations to post-pandemic workplace norms and a push to maintain operational efficiency and national security interests. The discourse surrounding telework in the federal domain has been notably politically charged.

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Report sets out nine ways cities can reduce carbon emissions

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A report published by the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation sets out what its authors claim are best practices developed by pioneer cities that are reducing carbon emissions from urban development projects. As cities grow in population and importance, urban construction will continue to gather pace.

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Judge Greenlights Class Action Suit Against Tesla Alleging Systemic Racial Discrimination

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The workers allege that the company failed to address widespread racial discrimination and harassment at its Fremont factory, according to a report published by Reuters. The lawsuit was filed in 2017 and is being led by former assembly line worker Marcus Vaughn.

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Japan Opens Doors to Digital Nomads with New Six-Month Visa Program

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Long-awaited details on Japan’s new digital nomad visa were revealed on Friday as the country’s Immigration Services Agency announced terms of the program that will start by the end of March.

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