Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that David Robinson, a corporate, employment, and international business attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has earned the 2021 Julian Nexsen Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award for his exceptional dedication to pro bono efforts. The award, named for the Firm’s late managing partner Julian Nexsen, was established to honor his commitment to public service through pro bono work.
Archives for March 30, 2022
L&E Global Broadens Its Presence in Central Europe with New Member in Austria
L&E Global, a worldwide leader for cross-border labour and employment law services, is pleased to announce that it continues its expansion across mainland Europe with the addition of a new member firm in Austria, KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH (‘KWR’).
Morning Rituals for a Good Day at Work
How you start your morning can make or break how you tackle your workday.
To Retain Employees, Support Their Passions Outside Work
Don’t just offer flexibility — empower people to use it.
Do Your AAPI Employees Feel Safe Coming Back to Work?
Racism against the Asian American Pacific Islander community is still on the rise in the U.S. Here’s how leaders can support their teams.
Court Approves EEOC’s $18 Million Settlement with Activision Blizzard
Current and Former Employees Encouraged to Make a Claim of Sexual Harassment, Pregnancy Discrimination, or Retaliation with the EEOC
California Task Force Votes to Offer Reparations Only to Descendants of Enslaved People
The decision came after weeks of debate about whether all Black Californians should receive reparations.
Have You Praised a Colleague Today? Go On, Say Something Nice
Companies roll out new ways for workers to compliment one another; ‘Your empathy is like Kool-Aid, the way it adds flavor to a boring call’
Federal judge approves Activision Blizzard sexual harassment settlement
Activision Blizzard will pay victims who endured alleged sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination and related retaliation out of an $18 million fund as part of a settlement a judge approved late Tuesday.
Supreme Court weighs employer’s challenge to California labor law
The Supreme Court on Wednesday weighed an employer’s challenge to a California labor law that authorizes private attorneys to sue on behalf of thousands of workers, even if those workers had agreed to arbitrate their claims individually.
The Great Resignation is still on — but workers won’t have the upper hand forever
Nearly 4.5 million people quit their jobs last month, and the number of job openings continued to hover near record highs, with nearly twice as many open positions as unemployed workers.
Google Workers May Get New Option Amid Ongoing Rancor Over Bidet Removals
Amid employee discontent, this might break the tank.
Cowboys’ Jerry Jones defends workplace culture amid voyeurism settlement revelation
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defended the culture within the organization on Monday after it was revealed last month the team reached a $2.4 million confidential settlement with four cheerleaders who accused a former executive of secretly recording them in a locker room in 2015.
10 companies with the best workplace cultures, including pay, perks and work-life balance
Companies love to brag about their “great workplace culture,” but what does that mean?
Kellogg’s workers win big raises, better benefits after striking
From Amazon to Starbucks, United States companies are seeing a revival in the power of worker unions and collective bargaining.