Nexsen Pruet employment attorney David Dubberly was recently elected to the Midlands Technical College Foundation Board. David will help steer the foundation in its support of education and economic development opportunities.
Archives for July 6, 2020
New Florida Law Shortens Time for Filing Certain Discrimination Claims
Executive Summary: On June 30, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law CS/HB 255 which, among other things, amends the Florida Civil Rights of 1992 (FCRA) to statutorily define the limitations period by which a plaintiff must file a lawsuit alleging a violation of the FCRA in situations where the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) has failed to issue a determination on a charge of discrimination (Charge) within 180 days of the Charge’s filing.
Addressing Race Discrimination Complaints in the Workplace
Following recent events, employers may experience an increase in the number of race discrimination complaints in the workplace. Many organisations in the United Kingdom, in the United States, and globally have made public statements to reinforce their commitment to racial equality.
Florida’s New Mandatory E-Verify Law
Florida has enacted a new law that makes the use of E-Verify mandatory for all government employers and certain private employers. This will require changes in employers’ hiring to some extent beginning January 1, 2021.
How to Show You Can Work Well Remotely
If you’re new to the workforce, you’ll need to demonstrate that you’re adept at working in this new world.
‘We Need Help’: People At Higher Coronavirus Risk Fear Losing Federal Unemployment
Many people with underlying medical conditions are worried about what’s going to happen at the end of the month. It’s not currently safe for many of them to go back to work.
Rethinking Work Schedules? Consider These 4 Questions.
Based on a review of 153 academic studies.
Working Through a Personal Crisis
Choose what you’ll share — and how you’ll share it.
How a Rising Political Star’s PTSD Fueled His Addiction to Work
For Jason Kander, workaholic tendencies masked serious mental health issues. In order to heal, he stepped away from his successful political career.
Adidas Left Out of Step on Diversity After Head of HR Departs
The abrupt departure of Adidas AG’s head of human resources this week marks the second high-profile loss of a female board member among Germany’s most important companies, diminishing diversity and putting Europe’s largest economy increasingly out of step with a global push for inclusion.
How Do You Intervene When You Witness Racism, Bias And Bigotry In The Workplace?
One of the most challenging aspects of racial equity is the difficulty that many people have with calling out racism when they witness it happening at work, at school and in their communities.
The great workplace testing dilemma—Why some companies are screening employees for COVID-19, while others have opted out
From nursing homes in New York and a landfill in Utah to Disney World and the Las Vegas Strip, employers are wrestling with workplace safety in the age of Covid-19 and making fraught calculations about how to safeguard both their businesses and their employees.
Workplace tensions flare over whether employees can wear Black Lives Matter gear
As companies declare support for the Black Lives Matter movement, some are not allowing employees to wear masks or other attire that expresses solidarity with the cause.
The CIO’s return to the workplace playbook
IT executives will face unique challenges when employees begin returning to the workplace. Here are seven key questions every CIO must answer in devising their optimal plan.
Getting workforce back to full strength will require faster, easier, and better COVID-19 tests
After the COVID-19 crisis came to Connecticut, the New Haven office of Comprehensive Dental Health shut down completely for two weeks.
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