On June 15, 2022, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ombudsman published formal recommendations on how the federal agency can address certain systemic issues.
Archives for July 15, 2022
Undocumented Construction Worker Awarded $650,000 for Whistleblower Retaliation
In June, a Massachusetts jury awarded an undocumented employee of Tara Construction Inc. a total of $650,000 for enduring retaliation at the hands of chief executive officer Pedro Pirez. The employee of the construction company suffered a serious injury on the job that was later reported to the Occupational Safety
EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance, Potentially Limiting Employers’ Ability to Screen Employees for COVID-19
On July 12, 2022, the U.S.
Beltway Buzz, July 15, 2022
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C. could impact your business.
Court applies the rule in Waksdale, gives insight on calculating reasonable notice damages
Rhonda B. Levy and George Vassos examine a wrongful dismissal decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that offers guidance for employers on how a court may apply the Waksdale rule.
Human Resources Director Canada
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The interim management will not save the employees of companies subject to sanctions
Sławomir Paruch explains why the state should jointly and severally take responsibility for the employees of the companies on the Polish sanctions list.
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NLRB GC’s Settlement Push Already Being Felt, Attys Say
Jim Paretti explains why he expects that fewer cases involving unfair labor practice allegations will be resolved in settlement agreements.
Law360 Employment Authority
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As Demand for Data Scientists Grows, the Legal Market May Have an Advantage
Scott Forman explains why there is a higher demand for data science from clients and why the legal industry is attractive to data scientists.
Legaltech News
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What the past 2 years have taught this firm about talent development
Erin Webber talks about the drastic changes in the talent landscape, the “Great Reevaluation of Priorities” and shares four key takeaways from Littler Mendelson’s experience and how they can be applied to how other firms develop, retain and attract talent.
ABA Journal
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This is how legal services are reinvented to be more digital
Antonio Pedrajas Quiles talks about challenges for law firms in transitioning from analog to digital data.
Expansión
Court decides non-competition clause in employment agreement is unenforceable
Rhonda B. Levy and Barry Kuretzky examine a case that provides insight into how the Ontario court will determine whether a non-competition clause is enforceable in circumstances where common law principles apply.
Human Resources Director Canada
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Abortion Outlook Rapidly Changing in States
Anne Sanchez LaWer advises employers to evaluate the extent to which state laws restricting abortion may impact their healthcare plans, privacy practices, leave accommodations, company culture and other employment policies.
SHRM Online
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Savings Clause Results in Oregon Supreme Court Affirming Enforceability of Arbitration Provision
On July 8, 2022, in Gist v. ZoAn Management, Inc., the Oregon Supreme Court affirmed the decisions of the trial court and court of appeals granting the defendants’ motion to compel arbitration. The court concluded that because nothing in the arbitration agreement prohibited the plaintiff from being awarded any
Talent, Tech And Growth: BigLaw Leaders’ 2nd Half Priorities
Erin Webber talks about how Littler is working to become more data-driven as a firm and recently appointed its first chief data officer to help advance this effort.
Law360 Pulse
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U.S. District Court Denies Preliminary Injunction Against Florida “Stop-WOKE” Law
Jim Paretti, Nancy A. Johnson and Cindy-Ann L. Thomas examine two challenges to Florida’s so-called Stop WOKE Act, and advise Florida employers to consider pausing mandatory IE&D training while coordinating plans to take preparatory action to comply with the Act.
SHRM Online
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