Andrew Maunz comments on upcoming changes to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) as it navigates a bigger budget and revised strategic priorities in “Changes to Come in EEOC Enforcement,” published by SHRM.
Archives for February 23, 2023
Jody Kahn Mason Comments on Illinois Supreme Court Rule BIPA Claims Accrue with Each Data Collection
Jody Kahn Mason comments on the implications of the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision allowing a five-year “catch-all” statute of limitations for claims under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act in “Illinois Supreme Court allows massive damages in biometric privacy cases but says lawmakers should weigh in,” published by Law360.
Wilson Stoker, Stephanie Adler-Paindiris and Stephanie Satterfield Comment on Wilson Joining Jackson Lewis’ Austin Office
Wilson Stoker, Stephanie Adler-Paindiris and Stephanie Satterfield comment on Wilson joining the firm’s Austin Office as a principal in “Jackson Lewis Picks Up Cokinos Young Employment Atty,” published by Law360.
Biden Administration Sets New Course on ESG Investing in Retirement Plans
In late 2022, the Department of Labor finalized a new rule titled “Prudence in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights,” largely reversing Trump-era guidance that had strictly limited the ability of plan fiduciaries to consider “environmental, social, and governance” (ESG) factors in selecting retirement plan investments and generally discouraged the exercise of proxy voting.
Labor Board Curbs Gag Rules in Severance Agreements
The National Labor Relations Board said severance pacts requiring confidentiality and nondisparagement violated a law on collective worker activity.
Trial Run of 4-Day Workweek Wins Converts
Of 61 British companies that participated in a pilot program, 56 said they would continue. Both employers and employees reported benefits.
Google Changed Work Culture. Its Former Hype Woman Has Regrets.
The tech giants’ offices were once heralded as the workplaces of the future.
Judge Scales Back Ruling Against Starbucks in Union Fight
After barring Starbucks from firing any U.S.-based worker over labor activity, a federal judge said he had erred and limited the action to one store.
How To Shift Negativity In The Workplace
I am often asked by leaders how to manage constant negativity from their teams.
Companies Should Strive To Create Diversity In The Workplace
As the workplace continues to evolve and change every day, so too must the ways in which businesses need to maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Why Big Layoff Announcements Don’t Always Mean Big Workforce Cuts
After Dropbox said it would cut 11% of its workforce, it shrank by 3%; State Street lost 655 positions after announcing it would cut 1,200
These Are the Most (and Least) Stressful Cities for Workers to Live in
Listen, I’ve worked in a lot of cities doing all sorts of jobs and while there are some bosses that are better than others, work sucks even if you love it.
Millions of US Workers Are Still Missing After The Pandemic. Where Did They Go?
Economists can’t agree where America’s missing workers went
Google Tells Some Employees to Share Desks After Pushing Return-to-Office Plan
Google is reportedly downsizing office space and the required three days in office strategy is getting scrapped.
Former Pitching Coach Sues New York Mets for Age Discrimination
Phil Regan sued the New York Mets and former general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination when he was moved out as pitching coach after the 2019 season.