1. US employers assess implications of US Supreme Court decisions on abortion and arbitration
The US Supreme Court issued several decisions in June with implications for employers. In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, the Court held that the US Constitution does not confer a right to abortion, leaving it up to the states to determine if, when, and how abortion is permitted. Many employers are assessing the implications, including whether and how to provide health insurance, funding, or time off for health care that includes abortion services for employees in states that prohibit or otherwise limit those services. Employers are also preparing for employee speech and conduct issues (both in the workplace and off-duty). Please contact our multi-disciplinary task force at [email protected] if you have questions about how the decision may impact your workforce.
In another case, Viking River Cruises, Inc. v Moriana, the Court held that the Federal Arbitration Act preempts the California Supreme Court’s decision in Iskanian to the extent it prevents parties from arbitrating claims under the California Private Attorneys General Act on an individual basis. Read more here.
2. Australia: New government will have a significant impact on the employment and industrial relations landscape
A new government took power in Australia in May, a change which will have significant impacts for employers across all sectors. In the lead-up to the election, the Australian Labor Party (ALP)...
By Andrew Chung Oct 9 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump asked the US Supreme Court on Friday to revive his dismissed lawsuit against his 2016 Democratic rival Hillary Clinton accusing her of cons...