Michelle Phillips comments on simple steps company leaders can take to maintain compliance with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act in “5 Tips For Following New Laws On Pregnant, Nursing Workers,” published by Law360.
Archives for January 10, 2023
Susan Corcoran and Justin Theriault Comment on Connecticut ‘Clean Slate’ Law Erasing Prior Criminal Convictions
Susan Corcoran and Justin Theriault comment on the implications of the new Connecticut ‘Clean Slate’ law which alters employers’ abilities to make decisions based on an applicant’s criminal history in “Connecticut ‘Clean Slate’ law to erase criminal records,” published by Westchester County Business Journal (p.1).
Jonathan O. Harris Joins Jackson Lewis in Nashville
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Jonathan O. Harris has joined the firm’s Nashville office as a principal. Jon joins the firm from Ogletree Deakins and has nearly 20 years of experience in labor and employment law matters.
Guidance on ADA Accommodations and Medical Restrictions’ ‘Plain Meaning’ From Federal Appeals Court
The federal appeals court in Chicago has provided helpful guidance on employers’ obligation to accommodate qualified individuals’ medical restrictions under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in a case involving a correctional officer.
How the FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Could Affect Your Business
On January 5, 2023 the Federal Trade Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rule that would essentially ban all non-compete agreements between employers and employees.
[NY] Workers’ Compensation Board Enacts Changes to Attorneys’ Fee Requests
As of January 1, the Workers’ Compensation Board has implemented new changes to attorneys’ fee request.
New York Enacts Three New Employment Laws
On December 23, 2022, Gov. Hochul signed Bill A6328A/S6586. The bill amends New York Executive Law, Article 15 (i.e. the New York Human Rights Law), to prohibit discrimination based on an individual’s citizenship or immigration status. As often is the case, this law is similar to an already existing law in New York City.
How to Answer “Tell Me About a Time You Failed” in a Job Interview
Make sure even your worst moment makes a good impression.
Work Insights from the World’s Longest Happiness Study
A conversation with Harvard psychiatrist Robert Waldinger about what makes us happy in the long term.
Today’s Most Critical Workplace Challenges Are About Systems
So why do leaders tend to focus on individual-level solutions?
Workplace Friendships Are Worth the Awkwardness
Which is more important to your overall well-being: the work you do, or the people you work with?
Problem Personalities In Your Workplace? Tips For Getting Along
Even in a world where remote work is becoming increasingly common, many people spend more time interacting with their workmates than with their own families.
Top Ten HR Trends For The 2023 Workplace
As we enter 2023, the future of work has become the now of work. Many of the changes which started during the pandemic were accelerated and have become permanent aspects of our working lives.
‘Kraken’ COVID-19 Variant Threatens US Workforce
Workers may resist preventive measures
Laid-off Twitter workers feared meager severance deals. Elon Musk just set the bar even lower
After months of waiting, hundreds of Twitter employees laid off by Elon Musk in early November received their separation agreements by email Saturday morning.
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