Tesla’s 10Q filing for Q2 reveals that the EEOC has issued a cause finding that “closely parallels” complaints put forth by California’s civil rights agency, the DFEH.
Archives for July 26, 2022
WVU researcher finds fears of workplace discrimination drive performance challenges for employees with mental illnesses
Incompetent. Lazy. Crazy.
Organizational psychologist and West Virginia University researcher Kayla Follmer said these are just a few of the stereotypes employees with mental illnesses face in the workplace.
Why The Job Of Creating The Hybrid Workplace Has Only Just Begun
True, business leaders are understandably concerned about the threat of recession as central banks seek to dampen rampant inflation.
Workforce Credentials Are Going Digital. Here’s Why This Helps Everyone
How do digital credentials fit into a rapidly changing workforce?
California Governor Signs Bill Extending Provisions Related to Filing Work Share Plans Indefinitely
In 2020, California passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1731, which created an alternative process for employers to submit and be approved for work-sharing plan programs. Previously some employees would be eligible for unemployment benefits if they were working less than their usual weekly hours and their employer was participating in a
Businesses planning fewer redundancies but employees still fearful, figures reveal
Philip Cameron comments on GQ Littler research that shows a drop off in planned redundancies despite economic pressures.
People Management
Number of fit notes issued hits record high
Sophie Vanhegan spoke to People Management about the recent increase in stress-related sick leave in the UK and what employers can do to support their employees.
People Management
States That Raise Minimum Wage May Counterbalance Inflation
Paul Piccigallo talks about considerations for employers when raising minimum wage in the midst of rising inflation.
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New Littler Employment Pro On Conn.’s Litigation Landscape
Paula N. Anthony talks about why she made the move to Littler’s New Haven office and the biggest challenges clients are facing now.
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I-9 Reminder: Unexpired Documents by July 31
Employers whose employees presented expired List B documents for Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification purposes between May 1, 2020, and April 30, 2022, must update Form I-9 with unexpired documents by July 31, 2022.
Since COVID-19 prevented various issuing authorities from renewing documents on time, DHS temporarily instituted a policy
Littler Adds Shareholder William Anthony in New York City
NEW YORK (July 25, 2022) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added William J. Anthony as a shareholder in its New York City office. A seasoned litigator, Anthony has extensive experience defending clients in a range of employment disputes and class actions,
Decision by Federal Court in Pennsylvania Questions Prevailing View that Judicial Approval is a Prerequisite to Settling Individual FLSA Claims
Since the Eleventh Circuit decided Lynn’s Food Stores, Inc. v. United States, 679 F.2d 1350 (11th Cir. 1982), the prevailing view has been that parties to individual lawsuits under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must seek judicial approval (or approval from the Department of Labor) to settle and
Instead of Being Friends With Your Employees, Do This
Being friends with your direct reports can cause problems. You need to treat everyone fairly, and if you’re besties with one employee and not others, you can be biased. And even if you’re perfectly fair, you still look biased, which isn’t good for morale.
But what can you
NY Attorney General Orders Bar Owner Pay $500,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Claims
New York Attorney General Letitia James ordered the owners of a decades-old bar in Nolita to pay $500,000 to a group of 16 current and former employees. The employees of Sweet & Vicious alleged rampant sexual harassment and racial discrimination at the establishment, which the New York Attorney General’s
Former Black Agents Sue State Farm for Racial Discrimination and Retaliation
According to a recent article published by Law360, an Illinois federal judge ruled in favor of former State Farm agents who filed racial discrimination and retaliation claims against the company. The judge decided that State Farm must face the complaints presented by the class of former agents in a