Are U.S. Employers Ready For A Right To Disconnect Law?

U.S. employers should be aware of the global trend of “right to disconnect” laws and should review their policies on after-hours communications to stay ahead of social and legal changes.

Last week, Australia’s new “right to disconnect” law went into effect. The law protects employees who choose not to monitor, read, or respond to communications outside of their working hours, with some restrictions. The protection does not apply to “unreasonable” refusals or emergency situations. Whether […]

By | August 27th, 2024 ||

Key Developments In Equal Pay Litigation

This is the third in a series of posts examining the new and developing trends in equal pay litigation identified in Seyfarth’s yearly publication, Developments in Equal Pay Litigation, 2024 Update. The two previous posts can be found here and here.

As we have written about before, one of the key issues currently being disputed in equal pay litigation involves a “one-comparator” rule. Applying that rule, some courts have held that a plaintiff may establish a prima facie case under the federal […]

By | May 23rd, 2024 ||

Department Of Labor’s Guidance On AI Compliance With FLSA And FMLA

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in personnel management has ushered in a new era of efficiency and productivity, but it also raises important questions about compliance with labor laws. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued guidance regarding the employment law impact of certain AI features used in performance management, wages and hours, timekeeping, leave management, and other human resources technology systems.

While acknowledging that “AI and other automated systems can provide ways to streamline […]

By | May 22nd, 2024 ||