Felice Ekelman discusses the future of the hybrid workplace and her book “Thrive with a Hybrid Workplace: Step-by-Step Guide from the Experts” in “Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Hybrid Workplace Successful,” published by Eric Jacobson on Management and Leadership.
Archives for August 9, 2023
Kathryn Russo Discusses How Employers Can Respond to Marijuana Legalization
Kathryn Russo discusses how employers can respond to laws that have legalized marijuana use including establishing clear rules about onsite use and pre-work use in “How Can Employers Respond to Laws Legalizing Marijuana?” published by SHRM.
Brian L. Hayden Named a National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Leadership Advancement Program Fellow
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Brian L. Hayden has been selected as a member of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s (NAPABA) 2023-24 Leadership Advancement Program (LAP). NAPABA’s LAP is a year-long experiential program targeted at building leadership skills by allowing rising attorneys to step into their own leadership style while providing an opportunity to foster genuine relationships with peers within the profession. The LAP selects only 24 applicants and is one of NAPABA’s premier programs.
New York Source-of-Income Antidiscrimination Statute Deemed Unconstitutional
The source-of-income antidiscrimination statute in the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) is unconstitutional as it violates the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, New York State Supreme Court Judge Mark G. Masler, presiding in Cortland County, has ruled. People v. Commons W., LLC, 2023 NY Slip Op. 23213 (Sup. Ct. June 27, 2023).
AI in the Manufacturing Workplace: Can ‘Big Brother’ Keep Employees Safe?
The phrase “artificial intelligence” or “AI” often instills unease and nervousness.
Do’s and Don’ts For A Bias-Free Approach To Hiring
Niloy Ray talks about things employers should keep in mind when implementing AI in the hiring and recruitment process.
Law360 Employment Authority
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New I-9 Verification Procedure Replaces ‘Clunky, Cumbersome’ Process
Jorge Lopez says a new an alternative procedure to satisfy the requirement of physically examining Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 documents will make employers’ lives easier.
WorldatWork
Office Snapshot: Littler’s Connecticut Anchor In New Haven
Lori Alexander talks about how well Littler fits in New Haven, Connecticut.
Law360 Pulse
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California Homes Could Open Doors to Workplace Safety Inspectors
Alka Ramchandani-Raj talks about a bill in California that would open households employing domestic workers up to Cal/OSHA safety and health standards written for businesses.
Bloomberg Law
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DOL Discrimination Rule Could Drive Contractor Settlements
David Goldstein talks about the U.S. Department of Labor’s plans to roll back 2020 changes to employment discrimination enforcement for federal contractors.
Law360
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New York’s mandatory nurse overtime law amendments take effect
Michael Paglialonga and Erin Train discuss amendments to New York law regarding mandatory overtime for nurses.
Rochester Business Journal
3 Takeaways From The PBGC’s Latest Fiscal Health Checkup
Sarah Bryan Fask weighs in on the solvency of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.’s program backstopping union pension plans.
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Illinois Adds Rights and Safety Protections for Temporary Workers
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed HB 2862 into law, amending the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act. Effective immediately, these amendments provide temporary…
Court Rules Restaurant Employees May Have Been Entitled to WARN Act Notice
Workers at a buffet restaurant within a casino in Queens, N.Y., who were laid off without notice can go forward with their claims under the federal Worker Adjustment and…
Married Couple’s Separation Does Not Preclude Surviving Spouse Benefits
The Supreme Court of Iowa recently affirmed that the mere separation of a husband and wife, by itself, does not affect the right of a surviving spouse to workers’…