SAN FRANCISCO (May 10, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Richard H. Rahm as a shareholder in its San Francisco office. Rahm, who was a Littler shareholder from 2006 to 2021, rejoins the firm from DLA Piper. He previously co-chaired
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Chicago Enacts Amendments to and Expands Requirements of its Criminal History Screening Ordinance
For nearly a decade, Chicago has maintained a “ban-the-box” ordinance restricting employer’s use of criminal records in employment screening. This ordinance largely mirrored the requirements of Illinois’ state-wide Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act (JOQAA), albeit with some important differences.
How Will Florida’s New Immigration Law Affect Private Employers?
On May 10, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a new immigration bill (SB 1718) that will make sweeping changes for private employers with 25 or more employees. Passed by the Florida Senate on April 28, 2023 and by the Florida House of Representatives on May 2,
Littler Adds Jacqueline Langland in Growing Phoenix Office
PHOENIX (May 10, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Jacqueline Langland as the latest attorney to join its Phoenix office. Langland joins as an associate from Jackson Lewis and is among the office’s recent new hires, including Shareholder Laurent Badoux,
An Overview of the Employment Law Issues Posed by Generative AI in the Workplace
Generative AI, which is a type of artificial intelligence that can produce or create new content, has already started to impact the workplace in various ways. On the positive side, it can automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, leading to increased efficiency and productivity. For example, it can assist with
CNN looks at a form of discrimination not protected in most of the US
CNN’s Vanessa Yurkevich speaks to politicians and activists fighting to protect Americans from height and weight discrimination.
New York City Is Set to Ban Weight Discrimination
The City Council is expected to approve a bill on Thursday to include weight on a list of characteristics protected against discrimination, offering protections in employment and housing.
Workers Are Happier Than They’ve Been in Decades
Labor shortages and shifting expectations lead to improvement for millions, survey shows
The young workers dressing to stand out
Traditional thinking has generally been to dress to fit into the workplace. But in the pandemic era, these rules are going by the wayside for some employees.
Use this 2-word phrase when your boss asks you to do more work than you have time to do, according to a therapist
Oftentimes the consequence of being a reliable, effective worker is … more work.
Who Should Boss the CEO? The New Debate About Boardroom Diversity
Making diversity a priority has changed the demographics of corporate boards, and the skills directors bring.
End of the Billable Hour? Law Firms Get On Board With Artificial Intelligence
Lawyers start to use GPT-4 technology to do legal research, draft documents and analyze contracts
Broadleaf and Conduent to Pay $120,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Business Services Provider and Staffing Agency Failed to Accommodate Customer Care Representative and Fired Her Based on Hearing Condition, Federal Agency Charged
The Same Work but a Lot Less Pay for Women. Welcome to Tennis in 2023.
At the Italian Open, women will compete for less than half as much money as the men. Organizers say they intend to fix that, but not for two years.
How to Motivate Employees When Their Priorities Have Changed
Four strategies.