Westchester County in New York has amended its Co-op Disclosure Law as part of its ongoing efforts to address and eliminate alleged discrimination in cooperative housing purchases.
Archives for August 4, 2021
Labor Department Formally Withdraws Trump-Era Joint Employer Final Rule
In an action anticipated since it issued its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in March, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) officially has withdrawn the Joint Employer Final Rule published during the previous administration. The Rescission Final Rule was published on July 30, 2021, and becomes effective on September 28, 2021.
Heidingsfelder Quoted in HR Daily Advisor Regarding OSHA Heat Safety
Jane Heidingsfelder, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group in the New Orleans office, was quoted by HR Daily Advisor article “OSHA Mulling Heat Safety Rule as Summer Temps Climb“.
Amazon Faces Wider Fight Over Labor Practices
A second union vote may be held at an Alabama warehouse, and new tactics by the Teamsters and other groups aim to pressure Amazon across the country.
Blizzard President Departs as Game Maker Faces Labor Lawsuit
Blizzard President J. Allen Brack is leaving the company amid a cultural reckoning at parent Activision Blizzard Inc. over a California lawsuit alleging sexual discrimination and harassment.
Don’t Lose the Democratizing Effect of Remote Work
Mishandling the transition to hybrid could reinforce social inequalities and jeopardize your diversity and inclusion efforts.
Fostering a Culture of Belonging in the Hybrid Workplace
There is more to human existence than work; however, it is clear that if we’re are going to devote a third of our adult lives to our jobs, it is quite helpful to find them meaningful.
‘Vaccinated or You Can’t Come In’
The latest corporate vaccine mandates cover more types of workers — and customers.
Yes, employers can require workers get vaccinated—and it might help them attract top talent
Covid cases are currently rising in all 50 states as the highly contagious delta variant spreads and vaccination rates level off.
Will There Be A Coronavirus Vaccine Mandate For Most Workers?
Medical experts agree that getting vaccinated is important to be at least partially protected from the Delta variant. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, who is the director of the CDC, stated that “this is becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated.”
More workers plan to quit as better job opportunities open up
In what’s being called the “Great Resignation,” 1 in 3 workers are now considering leaving their job, while almost 60% are rethinking their career, according to a report.
What The EEOC’s $125 Million Verdict Against Walmart Tells Us
When it comes to enforcing federal employment anti-discrimination laws, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is primarily responsible.
EEOC Chair Charlotte Burrows Opens Day Two of 2021 ILG National Conference
On the heels of a successful first day of the 2021 ILG National Conference, attendees were treated to an in-person morning keynote speech from Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Charlotte Burrows to kick-off the second day of the conference.
Chair Burrows recognized in her opening remarks the current challenges facing
5 Things to Know About the Cuomo Sexual Harassment Findings
The report issued Tuesday by the New York State attorney general, Letitia James, could make it difficult for the governor to remain in office.
The advantages of unionization are obvious, so why don’t more workers join unions?
It’s well established that unionized workers earn better wages and have better benefits than their non-union counterparts.
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