The California Legislature is halfway through the session, and to no surprise, lawmakers are considering several employment-related bills. Of course, nothing is final before Governor Newsom’s signature, but now is a good time to assess what the future may hold.
Archives for June 6, 2022
Anti-Retaliation Policies
More than half of all workplace discrimination complaints filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission involve retaliation. Attorney Mark Bakker discusses how employers can prevent and defend against retaliation claims.
Law360’s Employment Authority highlights NP attorneys’ expert analysis
An article written by Nexen Pruet employment lawyers Bridget Blinn-Spears and Caitlin Walker has been picked up by Law360 Employment Authority as expert analysis.
Nexsen Pruet Ranked Highly Again In Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers
Independent law firm analysts recognize 9 Nexsen Pruet practice areas and 32 attorneys
Lindsey Chopin Discusses 3rd Circuit’s ERISA Class Ruling
Lindsey Chopin discusses a ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit that upheld the certification of a class despite the named representatives having only invested in seven of the thirty-seven investment offerings claims were brought against in “3rd Circ. Ruling Hints At Limits To Employers’ High Court Win,” published by Law360.
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes John K. Hamberger
Goldberg Segalla added John K. Hamberger to the firm’s Workers’ Compensation group in Garden City.
Chambers USA Ranks Goldberg Segalla Employment and Labor, Commercial Litigation, and Insurance Practices in 2022
The 2022 edition of Chambers USA, the annual guidebook to the best lawyers and law firms in the U.S., saw top placement and individual recognitions for Goldberg Segalla’s Employment and Labor, Commercial Litigation and Arbitration, and Global Insurance Services practices, along with outstanding individual lawyers throughout the firm.
In Britain, a New Test of an Old Dream: The 4-Day Workweek
A six-month program involving thousands of workers across 70 companies in Britain will be the latest effort to assess the effects of a shorter workweek.
The Next Battleground for Gig Worker Labor Laws: Massachusetts
Uber and Lyft are pushing a ballot measure that would bar their drivers from full employment status, but a court could throw it out.
People Keep Quitting Their Jobs Even as Recession Fears Mount
Great Resignation hasn’t really slowed down with confident employees still leaving the labor market in record numbers, even as fears grow about a looming economic slowdown.
Supreme Court Rejects Forced Arbitration for Southwest Airlines Baggage Workers
Unanimous opinion goes against trend of rulings making it easier for businesses to avoid class-action lawsuits brought by workers
Elon Musk Backpedals Tesla Workforce Slashing Comments
Elon Musk seemed to try to assuage investors’ anxiety over the weekend, following his leaked emails about slashing Tesla’s workforce, which sent the stock nosediving on June 3, closing down 9.22%.
Is your NJ workplace dysfunctional? Your boss could be the reasonRead More:
A new study finds dysfunction can be highly contagious in the workplace, and leaders who behave badly can change the norms of what is expected and permissible and sometimes pollute the entire work ecosystem.
4 Ways to Harness Your Leadership Brand and Transform Your Workplace Culture
Cultivate your team by caring about belonging.
How Can You Build Visibility into a Hybrid Workplace?
According to a recent survey of more than 32,000 workers from 17 countries, nearly two thirds of today’s workforce would consider looking for a new job if they were required to return to the office full time.
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