In this episode, Jen discusses recent trends in workplace investigations, including a significant increase in complaints related to remote work.
Archives for April 6, 2022
NEW COVID-19 SUPPLEMENTAL SICK LEAVE
On February 9, 2022, Governor Newsom signed SB 114, creating 2022’s version of COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave. The new law took effect on February 19, 2022, is retroactive to January 1, 2022, and expires on September 30, 2022.
Michelle Phillips and Michael Thomas Comment on Court’s Decision to Block California’s Board Diversity Law
Michelle Phillips and Michael Thomas comment on a recent decision from a Los Angeles court that struck down a law requiring publicly traded corporations headquartered in California to have board members from underrepresented communities in “California Court Blocks Board Diversity Law,” published by SHRM.
BTI Ranks Jackson Lewis Attorneys as Client Service All-Stars
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Stephanie L. Adler-Paindiris, Brian L. McDermott and Guy P. Tully have been recognized in The BTI Consulting Group’s 2022 Client Service All-Stars report. According to BTI, the Client Service All-Stars deliver incomparable levels of client service excellence, demonstrate an unrelenting pursuit to find what best fulfills their clients’ needs, can simplify the most complex of legal matters and are unwavering in their dedication to clients.
“DeSantis’ ‘Stop WOKE’ Act could force Florida businesses to rethink diversity training,” USA Today
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Partner, Dawn Siler-Nixon, was featured in the USA Today article, “DeSantis’ ‘Stop WOKE’ Act could force Florida businesses to rethink diversity training.”
Heart of Cardon to Pay $115,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Senior Living Community Refused to Accommodate Qualified Employee With a Disability, Federal Agency Charged
Cassone Leasing to Pay $85,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Case
Long Island-Based Company Fired Employee Shortly After Learning of Pregnancy, Federal Agency Charged
Trucking Companies Train You on the Job. Just Don’t Try to Quit.
Freight haulers draw rookie drivers by promising to get them licensed. The obligation that follows, one lawyer says, amounts to indentured servitude.
What Ever Happened to the Great Resignation?
All of the evidence suggests that right now, it’s unusually easy for U.S. workers to find jobs and unusually hard for employers to find workers.
Help Wanted: Adjunct Professor, Must Have Doctorate. Salary: $0.
After protests, U.C.L.A. took down a job posting that offered no pay. But it turns out colleges often expect Ph.D.s to work for free.
Attorneys General Threaten to Investigate N.F.L.’s Treatment of Female Employees
Six state attorneys general, led by New York’s Letitia James, have “grave concerns” about reports of a workplace culture within the N.F.L. that is “overtly hostile to women.”
The “Great Resignation” Is a Misnomer
People aren’t just quitting their jobs — they’re aspiring to new ways of life.
Amazon Executive Who Led ‘Earth’s Best Employer’ Push Is Leaving
Pam Greer becomes latest senior departure in Amazon’s HR ranks
Special Privileges Are a Gift to Union Bosses
They should have to convince members to cough up political contributions from their own bank accounts.
Your Company Needs to Get Rid of Its Bad Bosses
Companies with good managers perform better than ones with abusive leaders.