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

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The insistence of employers on a full return to the office, without considering individual circumstances, could lead to a surge in legal issues — particularly discrimination claims. Are employers walking into a legal storm by enforcing rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates?

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U.S. Bans Non-Compete Agreements, Sparks Lawsuit Over Landmark Change To Employee Rights

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According to a report published by The Financial Times , the regulator’s commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday in favor of the ban. The prohibition is an update to labor regulations seeking to improve fair competition and employee rights/protections. The FTC initially announced that it was seeking to ban noncompete clauses in January 2023.

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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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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

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They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Sticking to a set record retention policy eliminates guesswork and promotes efficiency. Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents.

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AI Probably Won’t Take Your Job In 2024

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Companies are catching on to this symbiotic workflow, and they’re showing this in their quarterly reports. The Washington Post recently published an analysis of corporate reports and found that over 1,000 public companies have mentioned the use of AI. The report found that hundreds of U.S.

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The 2023 Motherhood Penalty: The Sorry State Of Affairs For Working Women Continues

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According to recent reports , it has been suggested that the motherhood penalty is responsible for 80% of the gender pay gap. Redesigning policies around parental leave could address gender imbalances in the workplace and positively influence societal attitudes towards unpaid childcare. earned $0.77 What keeps this disparity in check?

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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Following meaningful anti-harassment training, 75% of women and 85% of men reported feeling safer at work. A 2019 report on sexual harassment in the state of California revealed that 36% of women and 28% of men had reported incidences of sexual harassment in the workplace. The continuing scourge of sexual harassment at work.

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