Debating Politics at Work: From Elections to DEI
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Politics is a hot topic at any time, especially during an election year when discussions ranging from candidates' qualifications to DEI spill over to the workplace. This prompts employers to think critically about the rules and regulations they implement to maintain a productive and inclusive environment.
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We get AI for work: Lifting the Veil on Colorado's AI Act
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the workplace, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and efficiency. The Colorado AI Act stands at the forefront of this transformation, ensuring that AI is used responsibly and ethically. This pioneering legislation aims to eliminate algorithmic bias, fostering a fair and inclusive environment while promoting the innovative application of AI technologies.
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Workplace Law After ‘Loper’: Are Non-Competes Dead?
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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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Executive Perspectives on Leadership in Real Estate – Applying Lessons Learned
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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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We get AI for work: Is California Regulating AI?
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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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We get AI for work: What Employers Should Know About AI
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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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Workplace Law After 'Loper': Workplace Safety and Health Enforcement
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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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Tipping the Scale: The New 80/20 Rule
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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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Providing Accommodations to Pregnant Employees
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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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Workplace Law After 'Loper': Is Disability and Leave Management in Peril?
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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
info_outlineIn today’s digital world, it is unfortunately more likely than ever before for an organization to be faced with some type of data breach crisis. When that happens, data incident response plans are necessary—and invaluable. Having a well thought out plan is the best way organizations can prepare for managing those events quickly, in an organized fashion and with the goal of minimizing any potential risk.