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White House Lifts Restrictions on Transgender Troops
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Jan. 25 lifting the previous administration's restrictions on transgender individuals serving in the military
Hybrid Work Model Likely to Be New Norm in 2021
Knowledge workers have become accustomed to working remotely, and splitting time between the office and home is expected to become the new normal, according to a new report. But there…
California Employer’s Limited English-Only Policy Not Unlawful
A construction company’s limited English-only policy did not constitute a hostile work environment, a state appeals court ruled, affirming a trial court decision in a lawsuit brought by two Spanish-speaking…
Court Nixes $2.9M Jury Verdict in Disability Accommodation Lawsuit
A California appellate court reversed a $ million verdict awarded to a former college employee on her disability accommodation claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act
Mexico Amends the Federal Labor Law
On Jan. 11, a decree was published in Mexico’s Official Gazette of the Federation that amended Mexico’s Federal Labor Law on the subject of remote work by adding a chapter…
Biden Takes Steps Toward $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Workers
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Jan. 22 aiming to raise the minimum wage for federal workers
UK Employment Law Predictions for 2021
After a difficult year for employers and employees alike, here are some of the more significant legislative changes taking effect this year in the
More Opinion Letters Issued in Final Days of Trump Administration
In the last days of President Donald Trump's administration, the
Biden Takes Steps Toward $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Jan. 22 aiming to ultimately raise the minimum wage for federal contractors and expanding access to unemployment benefits during the pandemic