Natasha Jenkins’ alma mater profiles her and her roles at Littler and as the president of Illinois’ Cook County Bar Association (CCBA).
The Spectator
Archives for April 2023
Virginia Passes a Handful of New Employment Laws
Yvette V. Gatling, G. Bethany Ingle, Lauren M. Bridenbaugh and Laura A. Saracina discuss some employment-related bills that were enacted by the Virginia legislature this term.
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Tenn. Union Card Check Law Awaits Governor’s Signature
Michael Lotito discusses controversial legislation in Tennessee that is on the governor’s desk and, if signed, would withhold state subsidies from employers who recognize a union based only on workers’ signed authorization cards.
Law360 Employment Authority
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Tucker Carlson And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Texts
My bank client had no tolerance whatsoever for those employees who cost it money.
16 Tips for Interviewing via Zoom
Virtual interviews are here to stay. Follow these tips for success.
How Often Should You Switch Jobs?
Whether you are looking for a better career fit or a higher salary, here’s the time frame to consider before switching jobs.
How Managers Can Make Feedback a Team Habit
In our work as career-development experts, we help people develop the skills to succeed in their increasingly “squiggly,” nonlinear careers.
OFCCP Releases Revised Disability Self-ID Form
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has released a revised the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305).
This form updates the preferred language for disabilities and expands the list of examples of disabilities.
Contractors have until July 25, 2023 to begin using the new form.
The problem with valuing resilience as a skill in the workplace
We should think of it not as a skill, but a state—and employers play a part.
Workers just beat Amazon in a union battle, but the war is far from over
What happens next depends on Amazon, the workers, and the interpretation of outdated US labor law.
Bosses and workers still clash over return to office
Three years since the pandemic spurred the remote work phenomenon, employees want to retain their flexibility, while bosses are prioritizing satisfying customers over workers.
Why Everyone Needs A Boss—Even Bosses
After three years of raising pay, increasing benefits and writing empathetic newsletters, bosses evidently have regained their corporate grip. Or so we are told.
Title VII Protects Requests for Religious Exemption From Boosters
Employers that mandate a Covid-19 vaccine booster may be hasty to deny a religious exemption request from an employee who complied with an initial mandate.
Labor Market Update 2023: Hiring Becomes Easier, But Challenges Remain
Labor has become easier to hire, employers are reporting, though challenges remain.
How companies stopped worrying and are giving workers the hybrid workplace they want
With 90% of companies embracing hybrid work according to a new McKinsey report, here’s how they’re solving its remaining technological and social challenges.