Labor Law Updates

Even as more companies return to the office full-time, remote work is here to stay. This shift continues to create new compliance challenges for employers, especially regarding sharing labor law information with all employees — whether they're on-site, hybrid or fully remote.

In recent years, the number of disability discrimination cases filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been steadily increasing. Last fiscal year, the EEOC received more than 29,000 charges of disability discrimination — a 25-year high.

Having up-to-date labor law posters is important, but it's just part of the picture when it comes to workplace compliance. U.S. employers also need to provide specific legal notifications, known as employee handouts, to keep employees informed of their rights and responsibilities.

In a recent development, a U.S. district judge in Texas has issued a ruling that halts the implementation of the new NLRB joint-employer rule. This decision, made on March 8, 2024, is prompting employers across various industries to take a closer look at their legal responsibilities and obligations.

Human trafficking involves the exploitation of individuals for labor or commercial sex through force, fraud or coercion, typically affecting vulnerable populations of women, children, migrants and marginalized communities