This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal in the last month.
At the Supreme Court
Archives for November 2, 2023
Is Heat Illness Regulation on the Horizon?
As heat records continue to be broken around the country, mine operators are having to direct more time and attention to protecting their personnel from the dangers of heat stress.
Five MSHA Standards to Watch Out For
Many Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) safety standards are front and center for operators because they deal with them daily.
Why DEI Doesn’t Have to DIE: Employer Considerations for Thriving in a Post-Harvard/UNC Era
Since the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University and the University of North Carolina on June 29, 2023, striking down race-conscious admission processes in higher education, it has sent shock waves throughout the corporate community as business leaders consider the
Jennifer Shaw on “The Afternoon News With Kitty O’Neal” to Discuss New Workplace Laws
Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss new laws affecting California employers including cannabis consumption, sick leave, and more. You can listen to the interview here.
The White House Foreshadows AI Rules for Employers
Artificial Intelligence is becoming more prevalent in the workplace. So, it’s not surprising that the White House’s “Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence” addresses the use of AI at work. Although the Order itself does not have the force of law, it directs federal agencies to take certain actions and offers employers a preview of coming attractions.
Patricia Pryor Comments on the Rise of Disability Discrimination Charges Due to Return to Office Requirements
Patricia Pryor comments on the increase of disability discrimination charges as more companies deny workers’ requests to stay home for mental health reasons in “The Fight Over Return-to-Office Is Turning Into a Disability Dispute,” published by the Wall Street Journal.
Kevin Lauri and Robin Davis Comment on Management Changes in Jackson Lewis’ Raleigh and Charlotte Offices
Kevin Lauri and Robin Davis comment on her recent elevation to managing principal of the firm’s Raleigh and Charlotte offices in “Jackson Lewis Taps Litigation Atty To Lead 2 NC Offices,” published by Law360.
Jackson Lewis Earns Top Rankings on 2024 Best Law Firms®List
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce it has earned “National Tier 1” rankings in the 2024 Best Law Firms list in the following practice areas:
Staying Healthy: Avoiding Legal Issues in the Fitness Industry
The fitness industry is projected to outpace the national average growth for U.S. employers over the next ten years. As a result, fitness studios, clubs, gym facilities, and other wellness-centered businesses face unique independent contractor issues, wage and hour practices, and harassment and discrimination claims.
Goldberg Segalla Earns 38 National and Regional Rankings in 2024 Best Law Firms Survey
Goldberg Segalla has earned 38 national and regional rankings in the annual Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey for 2024.
Employer Compliance with FLSA Wage and Hour Laws at the Beginning and End of Daylight Saving Time
Employers who have employees working overnight shifts when daylight saving time ends and standard time begins must pay these employees an additional hour.
“Feds Putting Squeeze on Federal Contractors for Hiring Disparities,” Law.com
Washington D.C. attorney Nancy Holt was quoted in the Law.com article, “Feds Putting Squeeze on Federal Contractors for Hiring Disparities.” To read the full article, click here. (subscription required)
The Great Unifying Force in America Right Now Is Stress
Whatever the reason — economic uncertainty, global turmoil, technological change — Americans are more anxious now than they were before the pandemic.
How ‘Salts’ Get Into Labor Movements
Over the past two years, workers have formed labor unions at previously nonunion companies like Starbucks and Amazon. To help secure these victories, they benefited from a little-known ally: “salts.”