Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Donald “Donny” E. English, Jr. has been elevated to office managing principal in Baltimore. Donny succeeds esteemed employment attorney Brooks R. Amiot, who is retiring after 30 years of practice.
Archives for May 16, 2022
South Carolina Anti-Vaccine Mandate Law: Implications for Private Employers
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed into law House Bill 3126, which has implications for public and private employers that continue to require employees in South Carolina to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
New Georgia Employment Laws Change Definition of Employment, Restrict Local Laws Regulating Work Hours
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed into law two measures addressing the employment relationship. The first, Act 809 (H.B. 389), alters the definition of employment for purposes of unemployment benefits.
Chicago Adopts New Sexual Harassment Prevention Obligations for Employers
The Chicago City Council has created new employer obligations to provide training to employees and supervisors on sexual harassment prevention and how bystanders should respond to sexual harassment.
Transferring Talent from Facilities Abroad as Option for Skilled Workers for Manufacturing Companies
Using treaty of commerce and navigation visas as a possible option for manufacturing companies searching for talent is a great way for manufacturing companies to explore. Companies with affiliates abroad have another option: the L-1 visa.
Colorado Poised to Further Limit Use of Non-Compete Agreements, Raise Penalties for Non-Compliance
On May 3, 2022, the Colorado Senate passed House Bill 22-1317 which, if enacted into law, would significantly limit the enforceability of any non-compete agreements executed after the law’s effective date for employers with employees working or living in Colorado.
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Heidi V. Rivkin
Goldberg Segalla added Heidi V. Rivkin to the firm’s Workers’ Compensation group in Newark.
Christopher P. Maugans Provides Employers’ Perspective on New York Employee Lien Bill
In an interview with Law360, Christopher P. Maugans, a partner in Goldberg Segalla’s Employment and Labor group, discussed the concern for employers as the New York State Senate looks to vote on the Securing Wages Earned Against Theft (SWEAT) bill.
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Cindy E. David
Goldberg Segalla added Cindy E. David to the firm’s Workers’ Compensation group in Orange County.
“The Impact of Pay Compression on Pay Equity,” WorldatWork
Consuela Pinto contributed the article, “The Impact of Pay Compression on Pay Equity”, to WorldatWork.
This article discusses pay compression, the role of pay transparency, ways to minimize the negative impact on pay equity and managing the legal risk.
Presidente Supermarket to Pay $75,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
Presidente Supermarket No. 31, Inc., a Miami supermarket, has agreed to pay $75,000 and furnish comprehensive injunctive relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
‘Another Unequal Burden’: Working With Long Covid
Some research has shown that lingering Covid symptoms are more prevalent in people in their 30s and 40s — when workers are often in the prime of their careers.
Are You Happy? Your Boss Is Asking.
To some, the pursuit of workplace happiness — and its price, like an $18,000 “happiness M.B.A.” for managers — can seem like a corporate attempt to turn feelings into productivity.
Judge Strikes Down California Law Mandating Women on Boards
Decision follows a similar ruling last month on a separate law requiring racial or ethnic diversity on boards
When a Relationship with a Colleague Goes Sour
Amy G contributes her conflict-management expertise to an episode of Women Amplified.
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