Employees say the recent leaks might have changed the tech giant forever
Archives for May 25, 2021
Millennials least want to go back to their offices
As vaccination progresses and epidemiological traffic lights change from yellow to green, the return to the routine that we had before March 2020 seems closer.
Can direct elections restore UAW as America’s most powerful labor union?
After a corruption scandal saw 12 union officials convicted of crimes, United Auto Workers members hope direct elections will bring inspiring leaders
The workforce of the future
Accelerating trends in remote work, e-commerce, and automation mean that more people will need to change jobs and learn new skills. Are leaders ready to guide the shift?
The Great Resignation of 2021: Are 30% of workers really going to quit?
What’s driving 38% of tech workers to quit?
Gen Z Expects Employers to Treat Them Differently. Here’s How to Bridge the Generational Gap.
In an economy where younger generations enter the workforce while older ones remain in it out of financial necessity, it pays to bridge the generational gap.
What is your name? A Conversation with Littler’s Immigrant Attorneys
In continued celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Eddie Chyun (Cleveland), Lavanga Wijekoon (Chicago) and Aki Tanaka (Boston) share their stories of moving to the U.S., assimilating and adding to the American culture, and how their worldview, experiences, and background prepared them to practice law.
Littler Adds Erin Train in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (May 24, 2021) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Erin Train as an associate in its Rochester office. Train joins from McBreen & Kopko in Philadelphia as she returns to her hometown of Rochester to continue her practice.
PA High Court Deems No-Poach Deal Between Two Businesses Unenforceable
May 4, 2021
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision on Thursday, April 29, 2021, ruling that an agreement between two trucking companies not to poach each other’s employees was unenforceable and violates public policy. The Court found that the provision was a restraint on trade, which limited competition in the labor market and, consequently, created a probability of harm to the public.
Cal/OSHA Standards Board Continues Board Meeting to June 3, 2021 to Address Proposed Revisions to COVID-19 ETS
The Standards Board of California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) recently published proposed revisions to the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The Standards Board held a meeting on May 20, but ultimately deferred voting on the proposed revisions in order to consider interim guidance from the Centers
Virginia’s Recreational Marijuana Legislation and New Employee Medicinal Use Protections
On April 21, 2021, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed into law House Bill No. 2312 and Senate Bill No. 1406, moving the date of recreational marijuana legalization in Virginia up to July 1, 2021. The legalization movement, which has increased in momentum in the Commonwealth since Democrats gained a majority
The New York HERO Act’s Proposed Amendments: What Employers Need to Know
On May 5, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act), which mandates extensive new workplace health and safety protections for all airborne infectious diseases. This action was quickly followed by the New York State Assembly’s May 10, 2021, and
President Biden Moved Quickly to Re-Direct NLRB in First 100 Days
President Joe Biden was sworn into office on January 20, 2021. In just the first 100 days, the Biden Administration has begun its return to more labor-friendly policies, rules, and decisions, similar to those issued under the Obama Administration.
For example, on Day 1, immediately upon taking office, President Biden
Littler Announces Program Director Elevations Within Littler CaseSmart and Littler onDemand
(May 24, 2021) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce the elevation of three executives within its Littler CaseSmart® (LCS) and Littler onDemand (LoD) platforms. Erik C. Johnson has been named Senior Program Director of LCS and LoD, Emily H.