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On May 15, 2025, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas vacated portions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace relating to LGBTQ employees; the remainder of the guidance remains in effect. The court’s ruling applies on a nationwide basis. In response to the decision, […]
On April 30, 2025, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a shift in US immigration policy by formally introducing the new policy, which underscores the current administration’s increased focus on immigration by allowing the government to revoke visas of non-US citizens. While the policy aims to deter criminal activity, employers should be mindful of […]
Maryland’s Parental Leave Act requires employers with 15 to 49 employees in Maryland to provide eligible employees with up to six weeks of unpaid parental leave for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child. But the state has recently changed the definition of “employer” under Maryland’s Parental Leave Act to exclude those already covered by FMLA, even if they have […]
California and federal laws require lactation accommodations for breastfeeding employees, but California’s lactation accommodation laws are among the most comprehensive in the US. Under California Labor Code Sections 1030-1034, employers are required to provide, among other things, reasonable break time, private space, access to electricity, and refrigerator. Jackson Lewis:Basics of Lactation Accommodation in the Golden […]
Washington State has taken a significant step for employers under its pay transparency law by giving employers a cure period of five business days after receiving notice of a defective posting to change a posting to comply with the pay transparency requirements, allow employers to advertise a fixed amount of pay instead of a wage scale […]
In previous posts, we’ve explored the challenges of working in Japanese companies, including navigating cultural differences, distinct communication styles, and hierarchical structures. Today, however, we want to highlight a foundational communication practice that not only fosters valuable learning experiences but also offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth. To dive deeper into the challenges and rewards […]
In August 2022, I established a Japanese subsidiary of iiicareer, and in April 2023, we began full-scale business operations. Having lived in the U.S. for 30 years and become accustomed to American-style of business practices, I’ve come to feel that many of Japan’s social “customs” now seem quite foreign or even out of place for […]