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The General Assembly concludes their Legislative Session today! Are you and your business prepared for the changes (and risks) that new laws will bring to the workplace? Join us at our offices networking, breakfast, and expert insight into the key bills introduced, approved, and vetoed during the General Assembly session. Labor & Employment Attorney Cheryl Brown will guide you through new Maryland and federal employment laws, explain how new bills may impact you and your business, and help you plan ahead to avoid penalties for non-compliance. Register: https://lnkd.in/etG7SEtR #laborandemployment #legislativesession #newlegislation #employmentlaw

It's an election year, and political tensions are high. But should your employees' political views impact who you hire or employ? We partnered with one of the top voices in Employment Law to break down what's compliant and ethical. Read Heather Bussing's thoughts on the topic here: https://hubs.ly/Q02wRR-J0 #political #employmentlaw

The presidential election is on the horizon. Join us for this episode of the Employment Law Counselor with Jeff Stewart and featured guest John Baker as they dig into what restrictions employers can put in place about discussing politics in the workplace, employee protections, and how some political discussions can lead to liability under discrimination statutes. Tune in and learn more now. 💻 https://lnkd.in/gjsZeSdR

What's next for employers? Read our latest update on the Supreme Court’s overturning of “Chevron Deference.” Read More: https://lnkd.in/eifVXXBM #ACCDocket #ChevronDeference #EmploymentLaw #inhousecounsel

Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the dos and don’ts as companies consider policies to handle displays of political views in the workplace as we head into the presidential election in this episode of Employment Lawyers Talk Off the Clock. Watch: https://lnkd.in/g_siVm4D #MJEmploymentLaw #MJLaborLaw #WomenofMJ

⏰ With just over a week to go until the UK General Election, we have produced a series of explainers, comparing manifesto pledges in key policy areas for IoD members. So, what are the implications for employment policy in party manifestos? 🤔 The previous government implemented significant changes to employment law in recent years, and several parties are pledging to go further. Read our manifesto Policy Explainer below to learn more ⤵ 🗨 If you’d like to take a look at what we’re calling for in this area, you can read our Manifesto for Business here: https://lnkd.in/e5YH_ztZ #ukgeneralelection #employmentpolicy #policymaking #politicalparties #businessleaders

With the election creeping upon us, and with the geopolitical state of the world in ever increasing chaos, my clients are frequently coming to me and asking questions about how to address situations where one employee is espousing certain political views inside or outside the workplace that co-workers take issue with. Sometimes this situation become quite tense, and often results in verbal or physical altercations. Dealing with these situations is dicey and fraught with risk. My Littler colleagues Bradford Kelley and James McGehee discuss the potential risks for employers when employees use social media for political purposes. #employmentlaw (subscription required) via Law360

Participants will learn how to identify and differentiate between protected concerted activity and individual grievances, ensuring compliance with labor laws while respecting employees' rights. REGISTER @ https://lnkd.in/esWmpvMz

On September 6, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Captive Audience Bill” into law prohibiting employers from coercing employees into attending or participating in employer sponsored meetings promoting the employer’s view on political, religious, or unionization matters. Rimon Partner David Mahoney and Human Capital Business Advisor Rita DiStefano explain the impact of the regulation in a new alert. Read more here: https://ow.ly/ZmBl50QZHqs #employmentlaw #newyork #rimon #insights

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued a new opinion defining “On the Clock” employees. Chartwell Law's Thomas J. Wehner explores what this means for workers' compensation claims in our latest law article, available at https://bit.ly/3UlhNUW. #ChartwellLaw #NewJersey #NJ #WorkersComp #WorkersCompensation