Countries double down on noncompete scrutiny
The US and UK have set their sights on contracts limiting workers’ movement when employment ends. Be sure to review your agreement language.
Australia targets exploitative employers
The country announced historic measures to crack down on employers that take advantage of migrant workers, including fines and debarment from participating in temporary visa programs.
AI hiring: New EEOC guidelines for avoiding civil rights violations
The agency released a document to help employers avoid discrimination and civil rights violations when using AI and automated systems for hiring and workforce management.
Quebec to limit temporary foreign workers, require them to speak French
Premier François Legault aims to stop anglicization and preserve Quebecois culture by requiring immigrants and temporary foreign workers to learn French by 2026.
Immigration: Florida crackdown affects employers
Mandating the use of E-Verify, Florida wields penalties for employers that don’t comply in its crackdown on illegal immigration.
Staffing buyer, provider settle EEOC disability discrimination case
A staffing buyer and its supplier will pay $120,000 to settle US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charges of alleged disability discrimination. However, both firms deny the allegations.
Amid potential H-1B lottery fraud, USCIS eyes change
US Citizenship and Immigration Services is warning of fraud in its H1-B lottery process and announced it plans to improve the system.
Staffing buyers face EEOC sex discrimination, harassment charges
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed two separate lawsuits against firms and their staffing suppliers alleging sex discrimination and hostile work environments.
Engineering firm manager prevails in no-poaching case
A Connecticut federal judge acquitted defendants in a high-profile no-poach case involving an engineering company and its suppliers of outsourced talent.
AI: Feds warn of ‘vigorous’ enforcement of laws
Four federal agencies issued a joint statement declaring their commitment to enforcing laws and regulations regarding automated systems and artificial intelligence.
