Jones Walker LLP is pleased to announce 13 attorneys in Alabama and Mississippi have been named in the 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers list. Additionally, two attorneys in the Jackson office were selected as 2020 Mid-South “Rising Stars.”
Archives for December 1, 2020
New York City Bans Retailers From Refusing to Accept Cash
New York City has amended its Administrative Code to make it unlawful for food stores and other retail establishments to refuse to accept payments in cash.
EEOC’s Proposed Revision of its Guidance Manual on Religious Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that it is seeking public input on its updated Compliance Manual on Religious Discrimination.
New Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order #37 Revises Exemptions and More
Colorado has followed the sweeping changes to its minimum wage, overtime, and other wage and hour rules implemented under Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards (COMPS) Order #36 with more changes, including a revamped transportation worker exemption.
Samantha Hoffman Named Jackson Lewis’ Firm Managing Principal
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Samantha Hoffman has been named to the newly created role of Firm Managing Principal.
Sarah Skubas Discusses Potential Impact of COVID-19 Vaccine
Sarah Skubas discusses the potential workplace and litigation implications of COVID-19 vaccinations in “Employers face tough choices as COVID-19 vaccine rollout nears,” published by the Hartford Business Journal.
Mary-Ann Czak Authors “Pennsylvania Court Affirms Unemployment Benefits for Medical Marijuana User”
Mary-Ann Czak authors “Pennsylvania Court Affirms Unemployment Benefits for Medical Marijuana User,” published by SHRM.
Harris Funeral Homes to Pay $250,000 to Settle Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Involving Transgender Employee
Detroit-based R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc. will pay $250,000 to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
Davis & Davis Enterprise Settles EEOC Equal Pay Lawsuit
Security Company Paid Female Employees Lower Wages Than Male Employees For Equal Work, Federal Agency Charged
What to Know About Sign-On Bonuses
A job that offers a sign-on bonus may seem very attractive, but make sure to read the fine print before you sign.
New Research Shows Why Workplace Empathy Can Backfire
Studies show that the expression of empathy has far-reaching effects in our personal and professional lives.
How To Confront Racism In The Workplace
As a racial revolution roars across the nation, many business leaders are faced with the choice to ride the wave or be left on the wrong side of history.
Allegations Of Harassment By A Partner Surround Associate’s Departure From Proskauer
Proskauer says they’re “committed to ensuring everyone in our Firm is treated with respect and dignity.”
Walmart Says EEOC Trying to Rewrite Worker Religious Rights Law
A Walmart in a Wisconsin resort town violated a newly hired Seventh-day Adventist worker’s rights when it merely offered to help him find another position after he disclosed his Sabbath needs, the EEOC is expected to tell the Seventh Circuit Wednesday—an argument the retailer says will expand federal law if accepted.
Goodbye, Blazers; Hello, ‘Coatigans.’ Women Adjust Attire to Work at Home.
With many professional women working remotely, their notions of work wear have transformed, shaking up businesses that have sought to outfit them for the office.