2024 was a 'super year' for elections. Half of the world's population – some 4.7 billion people – went to the polls in 72 countries. Political shifts often lead to significant changes in employment laws. We’re here to help you prepare for the changes ahead and to stay ahead of the curve on employment law developments in the US and beyond.
A focal part of our programs (particularly in the US and in Mexico) will be what to expect from the recent presidential elections. In addition, we’ll address key legislative updates, workplace immigration changes, data privacy developments, new pay transparency obligations, expanding leave entitlements and more!
Please RSVP for the location(s) and topic(s) most of interest to you outlined in our menu below. (Please note that our Chicago program on January 8 is an opportunity to connect in person while the other review / preview updates are virtual.)
California 2024–2025 Employer Update
December 11, 2024
In our typical quick hits format, our California team brings you up to speed on hot topics like what to expect with the new Trump administration (including immigration changes and shifting enforcement priorities), California and federal 2025 legislative changes, new obligations with respect to pay equity reporting and wage / salary transparency, best practices for using AI tools in HR, practical tips and best practices with respect to confidentiality provisions, key data privacy developments, and workplace immigration updates.
Illinois 2024–2025 Employment & Compensation Law Update Cohosted with the North Shore Labor Counsel
January 8, 2025
At our popular in-person event to kick off the new year, our Chicago team covered what to expect with the new Trump administration (including immigration changes and shifting enforcement priorities), Illinois and federal 2025 legislative updates, important labor developments in the US and beyond, best practices for managing AI tools in HR, and practical tips for navigating employee activism.
Canadian 2024–2025 Employer Update
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
12 PM ET | 75-minute webinar
1.25 CPD/CLE and HRPA credits pending
In our typical quick hits format, our Canada team will bring you up to speed on major developments like Ontario's 'Working for Workers' legislation, managing pay transparency obligations across Canada, significant case law updates and best practices for managing AI tools in HR.
Mexican 2024–2025 Employer Update Video Chat Episode
In a climate marked by high levels of insecurity, migration issues and the anticipated renegotiation of the Trade Agreement between Mexico, the United States and Canada, proposed labor reforms under Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, aim to reshape the country’s workforce landscape.
In this episode of “Quick Chats for the Mexican Workplace,” we delve into significant legislative changes under the new administration, focusing on labor reforms such as ensuring gender pay equality, providing social security for digital platform workers, and reducing the work week.
Employers may face a potential 30-40% increase in payroll costs due to enhanced employee standards and must be vigilant about not exceeding the legal workday limits, as this is considered labor exploitation and is a crime.
Featuring a foreword and closing remarks about the broader implications of these changes on employers with operations in Mexico from Pepe Larroque, Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie’s five offices in Mexico, our employment partners will outline best practices and practical tips to prepare for 2025.
Stay tuned for our regular Global Employment Law FastPass Webinar Series in Spring 2025!
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