The Virtual Workplace: Keeping it Clean (Literally and Figuratively)
Release Date: 11/19/2020
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The recent SCOTUS Loper Bright decision, the FTC's final rule banning non-competes, and ongoing litigation may present significant challenges for employers enforcing non-compete agreements.
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Building positive workplace experiences can lead to a fundamental, positive cultural shift, making leadership positions not only more accessible, but at once inspiring and aspirational.
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A patchwork of artificial intelligence laws in various jurisdictions across the U.S. makes it challenging for employers to understand whether they're subject to these laws aimed at regulating AI. California may be the next state to create artificial intelligence laws by defining AI, requiring more transparency, and imposing other safety, testing, reporting, and enforcement standards.
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AI is transforming the workplace by enhancing productivity, driving innovation, and providing valuable insights through data analysis. AI's impact is felt in all aspects of business, from access to information to audio, video, and written content to decision-making and everyday human interactions. While AI's integration into business processes offers long-term benefits, adopting and implementing AI presents compliance challenges and potential risks.
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The recent SCOTUS decision in Loper Bright may make it difficult for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to enforce its authority in court. Chapters 00:00 The Impact of the Loper Bright Decision 03:25 OSHA's Interpretation and Enforcement of Regulations 07:12 Challenges to OSHA's Walk-Around Rule and Heat Stress Guidance 09:29 The Self-Enforcement Mechanism of OSHRC 17:05 The Future of OSHA and the Regulatory Landscape
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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the 80-20 labor rule, which regulates the amount of time that tipped employees can spend performing work that does not directly generate tips. Businesses with tipped employees have long struggled with implementing the DOL's final rule that disallowed the tip credit if employees spent too much time performing duties related to their so-called tip producing duties. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:01 Understanding the 80-20 Rule: History and Context 05:50 The 2021 Regulation: Key Changes and Implications 11:59 The Fifth Circuit Ruling: A Game Changer...
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A landmark piece of legislation, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act provides expansive protections for workers impacted by pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions. The EEOC’s final regulations provide important clarifications and insights into how the agency plans to enforce the law.
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Recent SCOTUS decisions, including Loper Bright could see challenges to ADA and FMLA regulations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:05 The Impact of the Loper Bright Decision on ADA and FMLA Regulations 05:14 Understanding the Facts of the Loper Bright Decision 07:09 The End of Chevron and its Implications 09:37 The Future of Existing Regulations 13:22 The Importance of Compliance with Existing Regulations
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Recent SCOTUS decisions including Loper Bright, Enterprises v. Raimondo, and Murthy v. Missouri are potential game changers for employers, and may make it difficult for the Department of Labor to defend its wage and hour rules in court.
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The virtual workplace has blurred the line between our personal and professional spaces — but the behavior that constitutes harassment in the workplace remains the same. Comfortably sitting in our home office does not mean we are exempt from laws, regulations and company policies that govern the employer/employee relationship. Taking steps to clearly outline and reinforce company policies around harassment prevention, confidentiality and online behavior will help employers head off problems down the road.
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