Puerto Rico may become the first jurisdiction to adopt law against workplace bullying.
Archives for August 5, 2020
Developing, Communicating, Enforcing Best Practices Plan for Employees of Manufacturers
Life under the COVID-19 pandemic is sometimes described as the “New Normal.” However, the New Normal keeps changing. Cases and hotspots move around the country. Guidance from federal, state, and local bodies is updated frequently.
Jackson Lewis Expands Class Action Practice with Addition of Michael D. Thomas
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Michael D. Thomas has joined the firm’s Los Angeles office as a Principal. Mr. Thomas joins the firm from Ogletree Deakins, where he focused his practice on employment law, class action and PAGA litigation.
VIDEO: William Floyd on Safety in the Workplace During the Pandemic
Nexsen Pruet’s employment team has a wealth of experience and is prepared to help your business navigate these unprecedented times. Click the video below to watch attorney William Floyd offer guidance for work place safety during the pandemic.
FDIC Loosens Requirements for Employment With Financial Institutions
On July 24, 2020, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a final rule to revise and codify into the agency’s regulations the FDIC’s Statement of Policy (SOP) on Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Section 19 generally prohibits any person from participating in banking who has been
Waymo v. Uber – Anthony Levandowski Convicted – Do Not Pass Go!
By: Waymo v. Uber – Anthony Levandowski Convicted – Do Not Pass Go!
Its been over three years since Judge Alsup’s early rulings demonstrated his concern that Waymo’s former star engineer, Anthony Levandowski, took Waymo’s proprietary information to Uber and, today, August 4, 2020, Judge Alsup sentenced Levandowski to 18-months in
NY Federal Court Strikes Down Key Provisions of DOL Rule Regarding FFCRA Paid Sick and Expanded FMLA Leave
On August 3, 2020, in response to a legal challenge by the state of New York, a New York federal district judge struck down portions of a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) final rule providing guidance on interpretations of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).1 Specifically, the court
Executive Order Limits Federal Contractors’ Use of Foreign Labor
On August 3, 2020, the White House issued an Executive Order on Aligning Federal Contracting and Hiring Practices with the Interests of American Workers, directing federal agencies to contract with those who prioritize the hiring of U.S. citizens and green card holders over foreign workers for contract positions.
School’s Out for … Fall? Managing Employees’ Need to Care for Children When School Is Virtual
In March 2020, everyone thought we just need to occupy our children at home for a few weeks, maybe through spring break, and we would be fine. Then it was “just make it to summer.” Now summer is winding down and many kids are not going back to school full-time
Wisconsin Becomes a Hotbed for ERISA Class Action Claims
In recent months, Wisconsin federal courts have witnessed a dramatic increase in class litigation raising breach of fiduciary duty claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). These claims target sponsoring employers and individuals who oversee plan investments and plan fees for employer-sponsored 401(k) plans.
USCIS Announces Fee Increases and Process Changes
On July 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule that will adjust fees for specific immigration and naturalization benefit requests to “ensure U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [USCIS] recovers its costs of services.”
New Filing Fees Effective October 2
New USCIS filing fees will go into effect on October 2, 2020, under a new final rule published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the Federal Register on August 3, 2020. This rule raises fees by a weighted average of 20% and changes the current fee structure to
OFCCP Starts Scheduling VEVRAA Focused Reviews
As anticipated OFCCP has started scheduling VEVRAA Focused Reviews, the Agency announced today via e-mail.
Littler Adds Two Attorneys in Reno, Nevada
RENO, Nev. (August 4, 2020) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, today announced the addition of two attorneys to its Reno, Nev., office. Karyn M. Taylor returns to the firm as a shareholder, having most recently served as Associate General Counsel for NV