It is no secret that antisemitism is on the rise throughout the United States. The Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL’s) 2021 Survey on Jewish Americans’ Experience with Antisemitism found that in the last five years, 63 percent of Jewish people either experienced or witnessed an antisemitic event.
Archives for December 8, 2022
Melanie Paul Discusses Safety Training Procedures for Preventing Workplace Violence
Melanie Paul discusses the importance of training procedures for preventing workplace violence and how employees can recognize potential warning signs in “Training Aims to Prevent Workplace Shootings,” published by SHRM.
New York Times Union Holds One-Day Strike
Negotiators for the company and the union, which represents most of the newsroom, have failed to come to an agreement on salaries, health and retirement benefits, and other issues.
Are You Too Emotionally Invested in Your Job?
Four red flags to watch out for.
What Companies Still Get Wrong About Layoffs
Many cling to the idea that reducing staff is the fastest, easiest way to cut costs. But there are smarter, more humane approaches.
Biden Devotes $36 Billion to Save Union Workers’ Pensions
The money comes from last year’s Covid-19 relief package and will avert cuts of up to 60 percent in pensions for 350,000 Teamster truck drivers, warehouse and construction workers and food processors.
Too much tech? A confusing web of workplace tools can drain employee productivity
From the point of hire onward, employees want to feel well-equipped to do their job. Access to clear, obtainable information paves the way for workers to find their place in a company, cut down on wasted time and hit the ground running.
Unprofessional, ‘boorish behavior’ in workplace not illegal under N.J. laws, town says in court filings
A township in Essex County has fired back at its chief financial officer’s lawsuit, claiming unprofessional, “boorish behavior” in the workplace is not a violation of state whistleblower laws meant to protect employees from retaliatory acts.
Leaving a toxic workplace
Consultant and author Dalia Feldheim joined us to talk about how you can tell if it is time to quit your job and leave a toxic workplace.
Massachusetts Minimum Wage to Rise to $15.00 per Hour as of January 1, 2023
If you have any questions, please contact:
Pete Moser (pmoser@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4323); Dave Wilson (dwilson@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4314); Cathy Reuben (creuben@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4323); or Any member of the HRW Team.
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Episode 4: Getting to Know the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) Practical Guidance Podcast: Data Privacy Series
In this podcast, Zoe Argento provides guidance to California employers about the CPRA and data privacy.
LexisNexis
AL employers grapple with changing laws and attitudes around cannabis
Janell Ahnert talks about some of the challenges involved in navigating cultural and legal changes around cannabis.
Fox 6 WBRC
Recognize These Common Myths About Job Coaches
Michelle Barrett Falconer explains why employees may not want family members to be their job coach.
SHRM Online
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Attorneys Alyesha Asghar Dotson And Corinn Jackson On The Launch Of Littler’s IE&D Playbook And The Building Of Recession-Proof Cultures
Alyesha Asghar Dotson and Principal Corinn Jackson talk about Littler’s Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Playbook and how IE&D is a journey rather than a destination.
Above the Law
Companies Changing Drug Testing Policies?
Janell Ahnert talks about some of the challenges involved in navigating cultural and legal changes around cannabis.
Fox 6 WBRC
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