Avoiding workplace hazards in the construction industry may be next to impossible, but it’s critical to ensure the health and safety of employees as well maintaining compliance with potentially dangerous OSHA regulations.
Archives for January 5, 2023
FORDHARRISON ACCOLADES & ADDITIONS: FOURTH QUARTER 2022
FORDHARRISON ACCOLADES & ADDITIONS: FOURTH QUARTER 2022
Bridging Generational Divides in Your Workplace
It’s both a culture and policy question.
Anti-Fatphobia writer calls for ‘anti-fat bias’ training, condemns ‘triggering’ workplace health programs
A self-proclaimed ‘fat person’ wrote a piece for NBC THINK headlined ‘Don’t leave fat people out of your DEI goals.’
U.S. Moves to Bar Noncompete Agreements in Labor Contracts
A sweeping proposal by the Federal Trade Commission would block companies from limiting their employees’ ability to work for a rival.
Elon Musk ‘a perfect recruitment tool’ for organized labor, says new UK unions boss
Trades Union Congress Paul Nowak says Twitter layoffs are driving new union sign-ups.
The Five Myths Of Harassment Prevention
Prompted by cultural movements like #MeToo, there is a new awareness of the damage harassment can do.
Intel discrimination case can go to trial, federal judge says
A lawsuit alleging Intel discriminated against an Oregon engineer because of his age and nationality can go forward, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
Complying with California’s new privacy law is a big deal for employers
In this podcast, Zoe Argento shares why consumer-facing companies may have issues complying with California’s new privacy law.
Marketplace
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How does the holiday reform apply for workers with seniority and new contracts?
Jorge Sales Boyoli provides insight on how to satisfy employees PTO requests during the holidays without being understaffed.
Bloomberg Línea
Legal Tech’s Milestones for E-Discovery in 2022
Paul Weiner explains why in 2022 ESI Protocols create more problems than solutions and provides tips on how this can be avoided in 2023.
Legaltech News
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Employment tribunals in England and Wales suffer severe delays post-Covid
Raoul Parekh explains why employment tribunal cases in England and Wales have been pushed back as far as mid-2024 due to the pandemic.
Financial Times
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RBJ’s Power 50 Law 2022
In this featured profile, Jacqueline Phipps Polito shares her opinions about her litigation practice, the Rochester legal community and more.
Rochester Business Journal
New York State Poised to Increase Fines for Workplace Injuries and Deaths
Matthew Holmes, Devjani Mishra and Alka Ramchandani-Raj provide insight on the recent New York bill surrounding workplace safety, known as Carlos’ Law.
SHRM Online
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New York City Updates Proposed Rules for Automated Employment Decision Tools: What’s New and What’s Next
On December 23, 2022, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) published updated proposed rules to implement the city’s automated employment decision tools (AEDT) law (Local Law 144). The law conditions the use of automated employment decision tools to screen candidates for employment or employees for