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    Objective measures can provide flexibility under NYC pay transparency law

    By tying salary to experience and skill, employers could have a reasonable defense against discrimination claims within the range they publicize, specialists say. 

    Lisa Burden • Nov. 23, 2022
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    More large companies are hiring experienced outsiders for GC posts

    Rapid changes sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic have prompted Fortune 500 corporations to frequently seek legal department leaders from outside their ranks.

    Lyle Moran • Nov. 15, 2022
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    How to address mental health issues in compliance with FMLA, ADA

    Due to the prevalence of mental health issues, employees are often in in need of family medical leave, accommodations, or EAP assistance.

    Laurel Kalser • Nov. 8, 2022
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    ESG backlash unlikely to derail SEC climate risk rule

    SEC Chair Gary Gensler faces growing resistance to the agency’s proposal that companies provide detailed disclosures on carbon emissions.

    Jim Tyson • Oct. 17, 2022
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    Are NDAs on the way out?

    As the fifth anniversary of the #MeToo movement nears, Congress is making moves to dismantle some of the workplace roadblocks that brought it about.

    Emilie Shumway • Oct. 17, 2022
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    As NYC restricts AI in hiring, next steps remain cloudy

    Other bills are on the books, but some hope regulation will ultimately force software audits and address algorithm biases.

    Brian Eastwood • Oct. 7, 2022
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    The Stop WOKE Act may put a 'strategic pause' on DEI efforts

    If the controversial legislation goes into effect as written, it will dampen and in some instances end employer efforts to foster growth.

    Katie Clarey • May 17, 2022