Staying Compliant while Embracing Change

The U.S. workplace landscape is experiencing significant transformations. 

Companies are venturing offshore to tap into new talent pools. The ban on non-compete covenants is gaining momentum with New York and the NLRB joining the movement. Moreover, workplaces are encountering an increasing number of accommodation requests from employees dealing with ADHD and opioid recovery.

As new technologies like AI and chatGPT find their way into the human resources (HR) space, several legal and compliance challenges await HR. 

It is crucial for HR leaders considering offshore talent to plan meticulously and grasp the tax and compliance implications involved, as emphasized by Katherine Loranger from Safeguard Global in her article, 3 Tips For Managing Complex Tax And Compliance Issues For A Global Workforce. Katherine shares a few tips for managing complex tax and compliance issues for a global workforce.

The recent memo by NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, stating that non-competes violate the National Labor Relations Act, raises questions about potential cases and their success based on past decisions. Delving deeper into this development, Dawn Mertineit, Jesse M. Coleman, and Katherine Perrelli from Seyfarth Shaw LLP, in their article Another Attack On Non-Competes: The NLRB Joins The Fray, explore the impact on employers and provide measures to ensure compliance. 

Advancements in AI technology carry both promise and potential challenges for HR and employers at large. Chandler Aragona and Emily Mack from Burr & Forman shed light on the pitfalls to avoid in their article, Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Artificial Intelligence In HR And The Workplace.

In line with California, Oklahoma, North Dakota, and Minnesota, New York is poised to become the fifth state to enforce a complete ban on non-compete agreements. Lawrence J. Del Rossi, Gerald T. Hathaway, Matthew A. Fontana, and Daniel Dorson from Faegre Drinker provide a closer look at New York's non-compete ban, outlining its implications and significance in their comprehensive article, A Closer Look At New York’s Non-Compete Ban.

This edition also features an exclusive interview with Peter John Veysey, Of Counsel at Nelson Mullins, who shares valuable insights into the complexities of navigating reasonable accommodation and confidentiality for employees with ADHD. His emphasis on best practices, legal compliance, promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as mental health support, will help HR foster a supportive workplace.

As the U.S. workplace continues to evolve, it is essential to embrace these changes and adapt accordingly. Check out the July edition of HR Legal & Compliance Excellence as we explore different perspectives to help you navigate the dynamic landscape. 

Happy Reading!
 

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