On February 25, 2022 the CDC announced new guidance on when masks should be worn in indoor public places. This guidance is important for employers because OSHA recommends that workplaces follow current CDC guidance. (Note: The new guidance does not apply in healthcare settings or on public transportation.)
Archives for March 2, 2022
Jackson Lewis Named Most Active Defense Counsel for COVID-19-Related Litigation
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has been named the most active private defense counsel in 2021 for handling COVID-19-related cases, by Lex Machina’s Law Firms Report (read more here). Jackson Lewis topped the list representing defendants in 174 cases in 51 different federal court districts.
“Racist attitudes endure across races, cultures,” HRLaws.com
Michael Foley, an associate in the Labor & Employment Practice Group in the New Orleans office, wrote the article “Racist attitudes endure across many races, cultures” which was published in HRLaws.com.
Foley Authors HRLaws.com Article on Recent Louisiana Eastern District Court Ruling
Michael Foley, an associate in the Labor & Employment Practice Group in the New Orleans office, wrote the article “Racist attitudes endure across many races, cultures” which was published in HRLaws.com.
M.L.B. Cancels Games, Delaying Start of Season
After the league and the players’ union failed to reach a new collective bargaining agreement by M.L.B.’s self-imposed deadline Tuesday evening, the league said the season would not start on March 31.
Pensec Settles EEOC Race Discrimination Claim
Milwaukee McDonald’s Franchise Refused to Hire Black Applicants, Federal Agency Charged
In Today’s Competitive Labor Market, Returning Employees Make Valuable Hires
While companies were previously hesitant to re-hire talent that had left an organization, many leaders increasingly recognize the significant benefits of ‘boomerang workers’.
As guest workers increase, so do concerns of wage cheating
For Maribel Hernández, falling ill with COVID-19 at a Louisiana crawfish processor and losing her job was terrible enough. But the Mexican guest worker was in for another shock.
Multigeneration Workforce — Not All Employees Are Millennials
For the first time in our history, many companies have people from five generations in their workforce.
How Salary Transparency Can Help Women in the Workplace
Pay transparency laws are increasing across the United States.
Learning Differences Should Be Accommodated In The Workplace: Here’s How Employers Can Rethink Their Approach
In the wake of global social justice movements, many organizations have committed to becoming more diverse in their hiring.
Why Leaders Should Prioritize Fulfillment In The New Workplace
If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that the emotional well-being of our workforce is a business imperative that cannot be siloed as a personal concern instead of a business issue.
8 Strategies To Recognize ‘Silent Stars’ Overlooked In The Workplace
Employers are observing some of their most talented employees abandon ship as the mass exodus of the Great Resignation continues.
The Ukraine War Is Causing Some Workers Severe Anxiety; Employers Can Help
Consider a statement acknowledging how the crisis is affecting employees
What Great Bosses Say in Response to ‘I’m Sorry’ From a Late Employee
And three other tricky workplace dilemmas.