Quick Hits

• On November 15, 2024, the State of Nevada adopted a regulation to protect workers from heat-related illnesses, requiring covered employers to conduct job hazard analyses, designate employees for emergency response, and implement comprehensive safety programs.
• The regulation requires employers to implement measures that will “reasonably mitigate the risk of occupational exposure to heat

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• The ESRS reporting standards will be mandatory for all companies covered by the CSRD, which began in January 2024.
• The CSRD has a broad jurisdictional scope, and for companies operating within the European Union or with substantial business in the EU, understanding and implementing the CSRD’s obligations is crucial.
• The CSRD goes beyond

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One component of this—the so-called “Bureaucracy Reduction Act IV” (BEG IV)—was promulgated in the Federal Law Gazette on October 29, 2024, and it will come into effect on January 1, 2025. Accordingly, it is worthwhile to take a closer look at the changes relevant to employers.

Quick Hits

• Simplifying employment documentation: The Bureaucracy Reduction Act

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• Retail employers face increased risks of workplace violence during the holiday season due to larger crowds, heightened stress, and potential understaffing, among other factors.
• Retail employers may want to consider steps to mitigate workplace violence risks such as developing a workplace violence prevention plan, training staff, and enhancing security measures during the busy

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• According to the FBI, Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams often involve the spoofing of a legitimate, known email address or the use of a nearly identical address to appear as someone known to or trusted by the victim.
• Real Estate Wire Fraud is a subcategory of BEC, in which criminal actors target individuals

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• Abortion rights will be enshrined in the New York Constitution.
• Employers will be required to provide paid prenatal personal leave for pregnant employees to receive healthcare services.
• The state minimum wage rate will increase by $0.50 per hour.

On November 5, 2024, voters in New York approved a ballot measure to support abortion…