Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. congratulates Chairman Emeritus Vincent A. Cino, along with Principals Neil H. Dishman, Maurice G. Jenkins, Howard Shapiro, René E. Thorne and Richard F. Vitarelli for their inclusion in Lawdragon’s “500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers” list for 2021.
Archives for November 18, 2021
Jackson Lewis Expands Miami Team with Addition of Reynaldo Velazquez
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Reynaldo Velazquez has joined the firm’s Miami office as a principal. Reynaldo has more than 20 years of experience in all areas of labor and employment litigation.
The City of West Hollywood Passes Ordinance to Implement a Citywide Minimum Wage and New Paid and Unpaid Leave Requirements
On November 15, 2021, the city council of West Hollywood passed a comprehensive ordinance that implements the highest minimum wage in the country and new leave requirements for employees in the city.
The requirements under the ordinance will take effect on January 1, 2022.
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EEOC Updates Covid-19 Technical Assistance to Cover Retaliation
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 technical assistance today to include more information about employer retaliation in pandemic-related employment situations.
So Your Boss Offered You a Meaningless Promotion
Empty new titles are a common form of “diversity-washing.”
What Do Black Executives Really Want?
As more and more companies commit to investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Black employees still report feeling isolated, unable to be authentic, and struggling with confidence.
Workers are resisting being called back to the office — and some employers are scrapping their plans
At first, when Kayak launched its new hybrid work policy in July, Vanessa Kafka was surprised how happy she was to be in the office.
The Great Resignation Is Great for Low-Paid Workers
An estimated 3% of American workers quit their jobs in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week.(2)That’s the highest percentage since the BLS started keeping track two decades ago.
Weed in the Workplace?
With the widening legalization of pot in the U.S., companies and co-workers are adjusting to greater openness about the drug.
A Workplace with No Boundaries Three Important Things to Know
For years, the boundaries in our world have been fading. From the simple coupon you get on your phone when you pass your favorite store to your refrigerator ordering a new water filter to quickly expanding a local business to a global one.
Court finds exclusive arbitral jurisdiction in Manitoba human rights disputes
Rhonda Levy and Douglas Sanderson discuss a recent court decision in Canada that sheds light on how best to deal with accommodation requests.
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Updates to EEOC COVID-19 Guidance Reminds Employers of General Anti-Retaliation Protections for Employees
The EEOC has recently updated its What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws to include a section on Retaliation and Interference.
The update to EEOC’s guidance reviews anti-retaliation protections under the federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws including Title VII of
FTC Issues Final Rule Amending the Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information – Data Breach Notification Obligations to Follow?
On October 27, 2021 the FTC issued a final rule (the “Final Rule”) amending 16 CFR Part 134, Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information (“Safeguards Rule”), after a period of notice and comment. While the existing Safeguards Rule imposes a general obligation on financial institutions to maintain an information security program,
NLRB Memo Addresses Bargaining Obligations Over OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
On November 10, 2021, Joan A. Sullivan, acting associate general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, released Operations Management Memorandum 22-03 (OM 22-03) concerning bargaining obligations under the Department of Labor’s Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Workers from Coronavirus (ETS) (OSHA’s “vaccinate or test” mandate).
Puerto Rico Expands Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination to Private Employers With at Least 50 Employees
Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi has issued an Executive Order (EO) requiring all private sector employers with at least 50 employees to adopt COVID-19 vaccine or testing requirements.
Under EO 2021-075, which is similar in scope to the recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard, such employers