Jay Inman shares his opinion about Congress’ newly minted law banning the mandatory arbitration in sexual harassment and assault cases.
Bloomberg Law
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Archives for April 21, 2022
PTU goal will be breached
Jorge Sales Boyoli discusses the Participation of Workers in the Utilities (PTU) in Mexico and how it is affecting employers and employees this year.
El Heraldo de Aguascalientes
Application of 'ABC Test' to Franchise Relationships May Cause 'Wave of Misclassification Litigation,' Employment Lawyers Say
Jim Paretti, Michael Lotito, Gary Lieberman and David Ostern are quoted on how the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s ruling that the so-called “ABC test” in the independent contractor statute applies to the franchisee-franchisor relationship will impact businesses across Massachusetts.
Law.com
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Legal decisions on mandatory coronavirus vaccination policies favouring employers
George Vassos says arbitrators have largely favored employers’ vaccination policies, but employers don’t have carte blanche.
Benefits Canada
Kentucky jury’s discrimination ruling a wake-up call for mental-health awareness
Devjani Mishra explains to employers on how to avoid discrimination lawsuits concerning mental health issues through a recent case involving Gravity Diagnostics.
International Employment Lawyer
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Rewriting Labor Law by Executive Fiat
Michael Lotito comments on a memo from the NLRB’s general counsel sent to NLRB field offices that bans employers from requiring employees to attend company meetings on company time.
The Wall Street Journal
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Illinois DOL Provides Guidance on Equal Pay Registration Certificate Application Process
The new requirements for employers to comply with the Illinois Equal Pay Act (the “Act”) Amendments took effect last month.