Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by BTI Consulting as one of the most feared law firms for litigation in its annual Litigation Outlook report. Earning the title “Intimidating Opponent” for the second consecutive year, Jackson Lewis was selected based on positive recommendations from top legal decision makers as well as its dedication to both understanding and meeting the needs of its clients.
Archives for October 16, 2023
Jackson Lewis Adds Karin M. Cogbill in Silicon Valley
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Karin M.Cogbill has joined the firm’s Silicon Valley office as a principal. Karin has more than 15 years of representing management in labor and employment law matters.
Chicago City Council Passes Measure to Eliminate the Tip Credit
The Chicago City Council voted on October 6, 2023, to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped employees working within Chicago by July 1, 2028. The “One Fair Wage” ordinance will gradually phase out the subminimum wage, also known as the tip credit, over a five-year period starting July 1, 2024.
Tiered Pay Structures and Manufacturing Industry
The current auto industry labor negotiations have sparked a lively debate about the efficacy of adopting or maintaining a tiered pay structure for a manufacturing workforce. While some may argue that these structures are a relic of the economic downturns experienced in past years, others tout the cost containment value of tiered pay.
New California Employment Developments for 2024
Executive Summary: Employers should look forward to another round of changes to the Golden State’s employment standards this year, the most challenging of which will be addressing employee protections for off-premises cannabis use, expanded paid sick leave benefits, and further restrictions on the use of noncompete agreements.
Looking Back and Looking Forward: EEOC Enforcement Efforts
Research: Flexible Work Is Having a Mixed Impact on Employee Well-Being and Productivity
Flexible work is having an impact on employee well-being, according to recent Gallup data.
4 Forces That Are Fundamentally Changing How We Work
The traditional boundaries of work that have confined many of us — cubicles, set schedules, and geographic limitations, to name a few — have essentially been shattered by the pandemic, by forces of globalization, and by the rising gig economy, all while work is being augmented by Web3 and generative AI (GenAI) technologies.
10 Secrets To Boost Your Confidence In The Workplace
If you struggle with feelings of self-doubt and long to boost your confidence at work, you’re not alone.
Halloween in the Workplace: 10 Do’s and Don’ts
By effectively managing the risks, you can have a safe and positive Halloween celebration in the office. Here’s how.
Forget the crisis. The ‘midlife collision’ is real and affecting a large part of the workforce
Coach Lucy Ryan says that in the face of an employee experiencing a ‘midlife collision,’ the challenge for any leader is threefold.
Ford Chairman Bill Ford calls for deal to end UAW strike
Ford (F.N) executive chairman Bill Ford on Monday urged the United Auto Workers union to end a 32-day strike and reach a new labor agreement, and warned of the growing impact to the automaker and the U.S. economy.
How ‘A.I. Agents’ That Roam the Internet Could One Day Replace Workers
Researchers are transforming chatbots into online agents that play games, query websites, schedule meetings, build bar charts and do more.
Dropbox’s CEO has a message for bosses who want workers to return to office: ‘They’re not resources to control’
What would Drew Houston, CEO of Silicon Valley software giant Dropbox, say to fellow CEOs—like Google’s Sundar Pichai or Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg—who seem to believe that three days a week in person is crucial for company culture?
The Five-Day Office Week Is Dead
Working from home is here to stay. I can prove it with data — lots and lots of data showing that returning to the office (RTO) is DOA.