Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Kristina H. Vaquera has been elevated to office managing principal in Norfolk. Kristina succeeds Thomas M. Lucas, who has stepped down to focus on serving his clients.
Archives for February 16, 2022
Former EEOC Trial Attorney Richard Mrizek Joins Jackson Lewis’ Chicago Office
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Richard Mrizek has joined the firm’s Chicago office as of counsel. Richard arrives from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) where he was a trial attorney for more than 20 years.
Emily M. Petroski Named Managing Principal of Detroit and Grand Rapids Offices
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that Emily M. Petroski has been elevated to office managing principal in Detroit and Grand Rapids. Emily succeeds Marlo Johnson Roebuck, who has stepped down to focus on serving her clients.
Laura Mitchell Comments on Lawsuit Challenging Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Increase
Laura Mitchell comments on a lawsuit that is challenging the Biden Administration’s federal contractor minimum wage increase in “10th Circ. Could Back Or Bust Federal Contractor Wage Hike,” published by Law360.
Kathryn Russo Authors “Mississippi Enacts Medical Marijuana Law”
Kathryn Russo authors “Mississippi Enacts Medical Marijuana Law,” published by SHRM.
Changes Coming for Employers Seeking to Enforce Arbitration Clauses Covering Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims
On Feb. 10, 2022, Congress passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. This bipartisan measure, which President Biden is expected to sign into law, amends the Federal Arbitration Act by banning mandatory arbitration of sexual assault and sexual harassment claims brought under federal, state, or tribal law.
Class Action Trends Report Winter 2022
In this issue of the Class Action Trends Report, Jackson Lewis attorneys look back at class action developments in 2021, including COVID-19 vaccine mandate litigation, significant procedural decisions, wage and hour suits, and the continuing rise of cases brought under the California Private Attorneys General Act and Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, among other litigation trends.
Heidingsfelder and Lewis Author Article on OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate Withdrawal
Jane Heidingsfelder, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, and Sid Lewis, partner and leader of the Labor & Employment Practice Group, published the article, “Life After OSHA Withdraws Vaccine Mandate,” in Occupational Health & Safety.
Maryland Employers/Insurers May Now Recoup the Full Cost of an IME No-Show
In October 2021, COMAR 14.09.03.08B(6) was amended to allow an employer and insurer to recover “reasonable expenses and costs actually incurred” when a claimant misses an Independent Medical Examination (IME) without good cause.
Congress Passes Bill Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims
Following the recent trend of state laws prohibiting mandatory arbitration of sexual assault and harassment claims, the United States Senate passed HR 4445, entitled “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021,” on February 10, 2022.
CDF Webinar: What’s Happening At The NLRB – The Biden Agency That Unionized & Non-Unionized Employers Need To Be Most Focused On In 2022
When it comes to federal agencies, the NLRB is becoming the center of federal workplace law. The NLRB is moving forward with a very aggressive agenda.
Is Your Company Inclusive of Neurodivergent Employees?
Employers large and small are beginning to face a major demographic shift: the sharp increase in the neurodiverse workforce, made up of workers with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s syndrome, and other learning and mental health differences.
Salary Transparency Is Good for Everybody
Laws requiring companies to include salary ranges in job postings are good for women, young workers — and the companies themselves.
Groendyke Transport / McKenzie Property Management to Pay $65,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit
A trucking company and a property management company will pay $65,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
N.Y. Pension Ramps Up Pressure on Tesla After Race-Bias Lawsuit
New York state’s retirement plan is ratcheting up pressure on Tesla Inc., calling on the electric-car maker to disclose how much it spends on settling sexual harassment and racial discrimination complaints.