Noah L. Dennison, partner in Goldberg Segalla’s Workers’ Compensation group, explored strategies that can be followed to effectively and efficiently investigate workers’ compensation claims in an article for CLM Magazine.
Archives for July 27, 2022
Proposition to Repeal PAGA Approved for November 2024 Ballot
At the end of 2021, the California Secretary of State approved a proposition to reform California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) by collecting signatures for the November 2022 ballot. The Secretary of State recently announced that the California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act has qualified for the 2024 ballot,
How to Ask for a Leave of Absence
Requesting a leave of absence from work in the right way is key to scoring approval.
Navigating Peer Relationships While Climbing the Ladder
The higher you rise, the more complex these relationships become.
CROWN Act aims to prevent hair discrimination in Massachusetts
With the stroke of Governor Baker’s pen, The CROWN Act is now the law, and it is now illegal for anyone in Massachusetts to discriminate based on hair texture or style.
The Small Business Labor Dilemma
Labor markets remain exceptionally tight, with over 11 million job openings but only 6 million unemployed.
Want a More Inclusive Workplace? Great, but Don’t Overlook Disabled Individuals
On this 32nd anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, make hiring workers from all backgrounds a priority.
Cannabis commission slow to implement workplace rules, the sale of edibles
Consumers, business leaders, and pro-cannabis advocates continue to accuse the state Cannabis Regulatory Commission of dragging its feet on changes they seek to the nascent adult-use cannabis industry.
6 best practices for managing a contingent workforce
A well-managed contingent workforce can provide welcome relief to businesses juggling their finances during trying times and a practical alternative to hiring permanent employees.
Workers are avoiding their colleagues because of conflicting political views—and employers are afraid to choose sides, HR expert says
Employers must be clear where they stand on divisive political issues as the American workforce navigates “extreme cultural conflict,” according to a top personnel expert.
Viewpoint: Does the FMLA Cover Abortion and Related Travel?
Jeff Nowak weighs in on the question of whether abortion and the related travel are covered by the FMLA.
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Telephone operators in struggle: Collective contract is expensive, says labor lawyer
Jorge Sales Boyoli weighs in on the telephone workers’ strike in Mexico, and says labor reform has empowered Mexican workers and strikes will be more common from now on.
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Michigan Decision Leaves Employers Uncertain About Minimum Wage, Tips, and Paid Sick Leave
Michael Chichester Jr. and Sebastian Chilco examine a Michigan Court of Claims decision, which, if it stands, will have a significant impact concerning pay and paid leave practices in Michigan.
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Oregon Supreme Court Affirms Enforceability of Arbitration Provision
Christine Sargent writes about an Oregon Supreme Court case that affirmed the importance of implementing enforceable arbitration agreements.
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Are companies in Mexico preparing for a possible recession?
Jorge Sales Boyoli says inflation is a concern for all companies and employers may decide to adjust their workforces.
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