Roger Trim and Ryan Lessmann comment on Roger’s decision to join Jackson Lewis’ Denver office as a principal in “Jackson Lewis Picks Up Ogletree Attorney in Denver,” published by Law360.
Archives for August 8, 2023
Stephanie Adler-Paindiris Discusses How a Patchwork of State and Local Laws are Impacting Employers
Stephanie Adler-Paindiris discusses the difficulties multi-state employers are having complying with the patchwork of state and local laws that often differ between jurisdictions in “Employer-Side Attys Want Clarity After High Court Decisions,” published by Law360.
Heat-Related Illnesses under New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law
With summer in full-swing, record heat waves continue to make headlines across the country. For employers whose employees work primarily outside, there is always the possibility that an employee may suffer a heat-related illness or heat stroke while on the job.
The Board’s Latest Decision Serves as a Reminder – The Devil is in the Details
On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) issued its long-awaited decision in Stericycle, Inc., 372 NLRB No. 113 (2023) wherein it adopted a new legal framework for assessing whether workplace rules violate the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”).
New Rules For California Employers Testing for Marijuana Use Are Approaching Fast
By: New Rules For California Employers Testing for Marijuana Use Are Approaching Fast
California has officially, and for the first time, provided protections for users of recreational marijuana within the employment context. California Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2188, which takes effect on January 1, 2024, amends the Fair Employment and Housing Act
EEOC Issues Proposed Regulations to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued proposed regulations (NPRM) to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The PWFA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to a qualified employee’s or applicant’s known limitation related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless
Illinois Adds Rights and Safety Protections for Day and Temporary Workers
Amendments to the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act mandate that day and temporary workers assigned to a third-party client for more than 90 calendar days be paid at least as much as the lowest paid directly hired comparator employee. Both the day and temporary labor service agency
Littler’s Harry W. Wellford, Jr. Appointed to Missouri Attorney General’s Trial Masters Program and Committee
ST. LOUIS (August 7, 2023) – Harry (Hal) W. Wellford, Jr., a shareholder in the St. Louis office of Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been appointed to serve as a trial master for the Missouri Attorney General’s Trial Masters Program and Committee.
Littler Adds Robert Lockwood as Shareholder in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (August 7, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Robert I. Lockwood as a shareholder in its San Francisco office. Lockwood, who was previously with O’Hagan Meyer LLP, is the tenth shareholder to join Littler since May 1.
Proposed Regulations for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Issued
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Aug. 7 announced a proposed rule for implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
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Pregnant workers would get new protections under proposed rules
The EEOC is calling for longer, more frequent breaks, schedule changes and teleworking privileges for workers who are pregnant or recently gave birth
Bosses, beware: The ‘sickest day of the year’ for American workers is coming this month
If you haven’t used a sick day yet this year, you just might in a few weeks—if you’re like a good deal of American workers, anyway.
How to Defuse Workplace Conflict
Employees and managers spend an average of over four hours each week dealing with conflict, and 36 percent of employees say they deal with workplace conflict either “often” or “all the time,” according to a recent HR Magazine article.
Playfulness And Productivity – A Match Made In Workplace Heaven
My philosophy – one I work hard to prove to my clients – is that work can, and should, be both joyful and productive.