Maryland’s Montgomery County has enacted an amendment to the county’s ban-the-box legislation that increases restrictions on employers during the hiring process. The Amendment will take effect on February 19, 2021.
Archives for December 7, 2020
Jackson Lewis Names Stephanie J. Peet as Philadelphia Office Managing Principal
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Stephanie J. Peet has been elevated to Office Managing Principal of the firm’s Philadelphia office. Stephanie succeeds John M. Nolan, who has stepped down to focus on his growing litigation practice.
Can, and Should, Employers Require that Employees be Vaccinated for Covid-19?
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prepares to authorize two COVID-19 vaccines for use, employers are asking if they can, and should, require that employees be vaccinated.
Mark Floyd Joins FordHarrison’s Nashville Office as Partner
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that Mark H. Floyd has joined the Nashville, TN office as partner.
When You Need Time Off for Health Reasons
Advice on approaching the stressful decisions and conversations that come with having an acute or chronic illness.
Marcus G. Keegan Appointed as Regional Attorney for EEOC’s Atlanta District Office
Marcus G. Keegan has been appointed regional attorney for the Atlanta District Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
The Covid Risks in the Workplace Break Room
Workers find extra stress at what was once a lunchtime sanctuary for friendly chatter with colleagues; here’s how to take a breather safely on the job during the pandemic
Berkeley study shows virus risk in workplace
About two-thirds of California workers will be within arm’s length of their colleagues and customers when the economy reopens fully after the pandemic, University of California at Berkeley researchers discovered.
4 Tips to Strengthen Your Level of Influence in The Workplace
Influence is about setting an example that inspires others to do as you do.
Everyone has a home office now. So who’s paying for it?
In the past, home offices were often an afterthought: Ill-equipped, cramped, and a little dusty from only occasional use.
What Everyone Should Know About The Labor Market
Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest hospital system in Texas, just announced it is laying off 102 employees in finance and accounting.
Your Boss Can Restrict Your Holiday Plans in the Pandemic
Employers have latitude to know how workers are spending their off hours and can take away vacation time to protect the workplace from Covid-19
How Do You Evaluate Performance During a Pandemic?
The ongoing crises of 2020 are affecting women’s careers and, as we enter performance review season, managers have a responsibility to make sure that bias against women — and women of color in particular — doesn’t do further damage.
David Sedaris Can Fire Everyone (and So Can You)
Humorist David Sedaris tried to be funny writing about firing, but he fell flat.
The do’s and don’ts of holiday party etiquette (even virtual ones)
Virtual or not, the office holiday party is heading your way. This is something that is more than likely a mandatory event for all employees to attend unless you’re clever enough to come up with an excuse that gets you out of it without fear or guilt.