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California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Approves Heat Illness Prevention Regulation

On June 20, 2024, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board unanimously approved a new regulation codified at California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 3396, which focuses on preventing heat illness in indoor workplaces. The new regulation introduces several key provisions, including mandatory indoor heat illness training and specific protocols for providing water and rest areas to employees. This alert dives deeper into the regulation and what it means for businesses operating in California.

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Supply and Service Contractors and Subcontractors Should Immediately Review the OFCCP’s First 2024 Pre-audit Corporate Scheduling Announcement List

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs released its first 2024 Corporate Scheduling Announcement List, notifying 500 supply and service establishments of upcoming audits. Federal contractors should immediately review the list, as it is the only advance notification to contractors of upcoming audits.

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Promises and Perils: Guiding Principles for Employers Implementing Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued the Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. Pursuant to the Executive Order, on May 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published the following eight principles regarding the development and use of AI in the workplace:

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Minnesota’s 2024 Legislation Updates: Employment Law

Last year, the Minnesota Legislature enacted sweeping changes to the employment law landscape through the Jobs and Economic Development and Labor Omnibus Budget Bill. Now, Governor Tim Walz has signed the 2024 Omnibus Labor and Industry Policy Bill and the 2024 Transportation, Housing, and Labor Omnibus Budget Bill, which bring about several notable changes to Minnesota law covering pregnancy accommodations, restrictive covenants in service contracts, minimum wage, information required in job postings, and oral fluid drug, cannabis, and alcohol testing. The bills also contain provisions enacting changes to Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time law, paid family and medical leave, and worker misclassification, and changes to the Minnesota Human Rights Act have also been enacted.

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Hurry Up (But Also Wait): The DOL’s Final Rule for Overtime Exemptions and Likely Legal Challenges

Employers should review their existing exempt workers’ salaries and identify whether any increases may need to be made to comply with the rule’s increases. They should also, though, keep an eye on any challenges that are filed, and be prepared to adjust and adapt as needed.

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State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q1 2024

State and local governments continue to increase workplace regulations. Although it is not feasible to discuss all laws, this update provides an overview of significant recent and upcoming legislative and regulatory developments to help you and your organization stay in compliance with local and state employment laws.

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