Layoffs may create an increased risk of trade secret misappropriation. Employers can take certain steps in advance of a reduction in force to help mitigate against this risk.
Archives for March 15, 2023
Hirsch Robert Weinstein’s Jeffrey Hirsch Serves as Faculty for MCLE’s Webinar “Roadmap to Unionized Workplaces & NLRA/MLRA Rights in Non-Union Workplaces”
Jeff is an experienced attorney, author, and teacher who has practiced management labor and employment law for 40 years. During that time, Jeff has advised and represented hundreds of employers in many diverse fields. He regularly represents employers in labor negotiations, labor arbitrations, union organizing drives, wage and hour cases,
What legal issues arise when implementing global policies around women’s health and fertility?
Key Leadership Insights
In this episode, Jen welcomes special guest Anne Fields, a workplace coach who helps leaders drive a positive culture and eliminate friction in the office.
Equal Pay Day: Addressing Potential Gender-Based Pay Disparities in the Workplace
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has expressed a renewed intention to enforce federal laws prohibiting discrimination in pay amid a reported persistent “pay gap” between women and men in the United States workforce. The effort comes as “Equal Pay Day” is being recognized in the United States on
California Bill Would Increase Liability for Fast-Food Franchisors
Joy Rosenquist says a bill recently introduced in the California legislature that would make fast-food franchisors jointly liable for the franchisee’s violations of employment law is a ripe area for the unions to gather steam.
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DOL Observers Size Up Marty Walsh’s Wage and Hour Legacy
Michael Lotito discusses Labor Secretary Marty Walsh’s achievements and missed opportunities as Walsh prepares to head to the private sector.
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How to Avoid a Claim of ‘Pretaliation’
Jeff Nowak and Rich Falcone talk through a hypothetical HR dilemma involving a workplace complaint.
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Layoffs Not In The Cards For Most Employers, Survey Says
Terri M. Solomon talks about Littler’s 2023 Employer Pulse Survey results, which show that employers are rebounding from 2020 as consumer spending on entertainment, travel and sports increases.
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Biden Floats $376M NLRB Budget, Fines In Funding Plan
Michael Lotito weighs in on the National Labor Relations Board’s budget increase proposal.
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Wage Theft Prosecution Efforts Put Employers On Notice
Matthew Capobianco says the Manhattan district attorney’s wage theft initiative could have far-reaching effects – both good and bad – and is complicated by remote work.
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Mexico Boosts Minimum Wage by 20 Percent
Mónica Schiaffino discusses Mexico’s recent 20% raise for minimum-wage jobs.
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EntertainHR: Voluntary Resignation – What Employers Can Learn from Meredith Grey’s Departure
I still remember March 27, 2005, vividly. It was the day that my friends and I huddled together in my college dorm room to watch the pilot episode of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. It was the very first (and last) time that I had the rare pleasure of collectively gathering
Paid Leave for All Workers Act Law Bulletin
Governor Pritzker has signed into law the recently passed “Paid Leave for All Workers Act” (“PLAWA”), guaranteeing paid time off for virtually all working Illinoisans. Set to go into effect on January 1, 2024, the PLAWA will provide a minimum […]
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