Colorado recently amended its Equal Pay for Equal Work Act to modify employers’ pay transparency obligations for job postings and internal promotional opportunities. This newly amended law increases the statute of limitations for wage discrimination claims from three years to six years and creates new mandates for Colorado’s Department of Labor and Employment with respect to the investigation, mediation, and
Thinksurance, a digital insurance consultation firm in Frankfurt, has raised $24 million in new funding. The funding, which comes from new investors as well as existing shareholders, will enable Thinksurance to expand its position in the market and cover additional aspects of consultation and distribution of commercial insurance. Leading the funding round are international insurtech investors, including Viewpoint Ventures, M-Tech
HAYAH Insurance Company, the UAE’s digital insurance company, has announced the launch of a new savings plan that provides easy and affordable access to world-class wealth management expertise. Through its new ‘Simple Saver’ plan, HAYAH aims to break down barriers to investment, making wealth accumulation and financial planning tools accessible to all UAE residents. This pioneering plan allows customers to
Employers have a duty to adequately supervise and retain their employees, especially in the financial sector where large sums of money are at stake. When employers fail to fulfill this duty, they may face liability for the damages caused by their employees. The Moore Charitable Foundation v. PJT Partners case is a perfect example of this type of negligence liability.
On August 12, 2021, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a significant ruling in the Atlanta Opera case, overturning its previous standard for classifying workers as “independent contractors” or “employees” under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The decision has significant implications for businesses and workers across the United States, particularly those that rely on independent contractors as part
Insurance is an essential component of our daily lives, offering financial protection and security against unforeseen mishaps. However, filing an insurance claim can be a time-consuming and laborious process, requiring extensive paperwork and evidence. Fortunately, Lemonade Insurance Company has revolutionized the industry by using artificial intelligence (AI) to settle claims accurately and rapidly. Revolutionary technology has been developed by Lemonade
The Starbucks racial discrimination case that has been ongoing since 2018 has finally come to a conclusion. A New Jersey jury has found the company liable for racial discrimination and awarded a black regional director $25 million in punitive damages. The case is significant and highlights the importance of creating a work environment that is free from discrimination. Background of
The rise of embedded finance technologies is ushering in a new era in insurance. According to industry experts, the life insurance landscape will look dramatically different in just a few short years. This is due to the fact that the integration of financial products and services is driving innovation across the industry and changing the way insurance is delivered to
In a shocking turn of events, an employee filed a tort lawsuit against his former employer. He alleges that the bird infestation and bird feces accumulation in his former workplace were substantial factors that caused his histoplasmosis. The lawsuit has brought to light the dangers of unsanitary working conditions which have the potential to cause severe health problems. Flocks of
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is set to finalize its independent contractor rule this year, according to court documents. The rule has been under discussion for some time, with proposed changes forming a central part of the current administration’s labor policy. In this article, we will examine the background of the rule, how it fits in with previous regulations,
Employee injuries in the workplace can have devastating consequences not only on their physical well-being but also on their mental health. Workers’ compensation is designed to protect employees by providing benefits for lost wages, medical expenses, and rehabilitation costs resulting from workplace injuries. In the case of a California meat processing worker employed by Smithfield Foods, Inc., a workers’ compensation
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought a plethora of advancements and innovations to almost every industry. Generative AI applications, in particular, have immense potential to increase productivity and create innovative solutions for companies. However, with great power, comes great responsibility. Generative AI poses a potential danger to company trade secret protection, where inputs can be captured and
