Littler | High Court Lowers the Bar on Title VII Claims: “Significant” Harm No Longer Required

Regulation Updates, United States

On April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court decided that employees do not need to suffer “significant” harm to state a claim of discrimination under Title VII. In so ruling, the Court rejected a level of proof as to harm that many lower courts had long required Title VII...

CAL Chamber | Tax Changes Small Business Owners Should Be Aware of as the Tax Deadline Looms

Regulation Updates, United States

But even if small business owners aren’t filing taxes themselves, it’s still important to stay informed about any tax changes during the year. Here are things small business owners should consider as the April 15 deadline looms. The Associated Press (No subscription...

US | Government Avoids Shutdown for 45 Days

News & Updates, Regulation Updates, United States

Congress avoided a government shutdown on October 1, 2023, by passing a stopgap spending bill that funds federal agencies at last year’s levels for 45 days.

USA | AG | CA Prop 12 Guidance Update

Regulation Updates, United States

Animal Care Program – CA Prop 12 (2018) Implementation Guidance Documents posted to Animal Care Program’s website NEW: Egg Producer On-Site Inspection Guidance NEW: Pork Producer On-Site Inspection Guidance Visit Animal Care Program’s...

USA | Court Finds Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Final Rule Unlawful

Regulation Updates, United States

On September 13, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued a decision finding the DACA final rule unlawful. DACA, which commenced in 2012, protects certain undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children from deportation...

CA Employers Association | Review Your Policies With a Magnifying Glass

Regulation Updates, United States

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board), in the Stericycle decision, recently changed the way it will evaluate reasonable workplace rules under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA or Act). The Board found that prior analysis was “problematic...