- Reduction of the Workweek to 40 Hours. The discussion regarding the labor reform to reduce the weekly work schedule from 48 to 40 hours remains a relevant topic on the
UK FCA Expands the Reach of COCON and Consults on Non-Financial Misconduct
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is expanding the reach of its Code of Conduct (COCON) for non-bank firms and consulting on new guidance related to non-financial misconduct, with changes taking effect from September 2026 that will align requirements more closely with those already applicable to banks.
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Reform to Mexico’s Federal Labor Law Related to Digital Platforms
On Dec. 24, 2024, Mexico published amendments to its Federal Labor Law regarding digital platforms. These changes take effect 180 days after publication.
This GT Alert highlights significant modifications to
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‘PARENTAL ADVISORY’: How Music in the Workplace Can Lead to Liability
Employers who play music in the workplace – or allow employees to play music in the workplace – beware. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that the content
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New Act Expands Colorado Anti-Discrimination Law and Limits Non-Disclosure Agreements
On Aug. 7, 2023, Colorado employers’ workplace obligations will change due to the passage of the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights Act (the POWR Act). The POWR Act, which Governor
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Chicago Amends Its Sexual Harassment Ordinance
The Chicago City Council enacted amendments to the City’s Human Rights Ordinance that take effect July 1, 2022. The amendments:
- Expand the definitions of the sexual harassment and sexual orientation;
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What Every Texas Employer Needs to Know About the State’s New Sexual Harassment Law
Included in the over 650 new laws that went into effect in Texas Sept. 1 was a little-publicized but important set of amendments to the Texas Commission on Human Rights
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Attention New York Employers: When It Comes to Workplace Harassment, Times Are Changing
On August 12, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed new legislation amending the New York State Human Rights Law (the “NYSHRL”), changing the State law’s previous adherence to certain
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New Jersey Passes Law Eroding Bedrock of Settlement – Confidentiality Provisions Relating to Discrimination, Retaliation, and Harassment Claims No Longer Enforceable
On March 18, 2019, landmark legislation was passed that could dramatically impact the resolution of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims. under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”), and “other”
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2018 Year in Review: California L&E
There are myriad special rules for employers operating in California, and even more were signed into law last term. 2018 was Jerry Brown’s last year of his second “two-term” round
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