All employers have been there. You decide to terminate an employee because of their poor job performance, but there is a problem.
Archives for February 21, 2024
Michelle Phillips Authors “Employer Best Practices In Light Of NY Anti-Trans Bias Report”
Michelle Phillips authors “Employer Best Practices In Light Of NY Anti-Trans Bias Report,” published by Law360.
Jackson Lewis Names Kenneth M. Wentz III Omaha Office Managing Principal
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Kenneth M. Wentz III has been elevated to office managing principal in Omaha (OMP). Ken succeeds Chad P. Richter, who is stepping down to focus on his responsibilities as a regional coordinator and board member, in addition to managing his expanding practice. Sarah J. Millsap will assume the role of office litigation manager (OLM).
Time for Employers to Complete California Privacy Rights Act Compliance as Court of Appeal Lifts Injunction on Enforcement
The California Court of Appeal’s decision on February 9, 2024 immediately restores the California Privacy Protection Agency’s enforcement power. The decision impacts finalized regulations – which are no longer subject to enforcement delay. Upcoming and pending regulations are unlikely to face enforcement delay once finalized.
A Little Belated Valentine’s Day Gift for Us. The ABA’s Summary of 2023 FMLA Court Decisions Has Arrived!
Love is in the air! Cupid’s arrow came in the form of something special this year – the ABA’s summary of 2023 FMLA decisions!
Every spring, the ABA’s Federal Labor Standards Legislation Committee publishes a comprehensive report of FMLA decisions handed down by the federal courts in the previous year. Although our
The Most Common (and Most Expensive!) Mistakes in LOA Administration
In this episode, Jen details the most common mistakes employers make in administering leaves of absences and suggests some best practices to help avoid liability.
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CDF Promotes Six Female Attorneys – Expands Leadership
CDF is proud to announce the promotion of two attorneys to Partner and four to Senior Counsel, all of whom are talented women employment defense litigators. These promotions reflect our commitment to cultivating an inclusive environment that values and advances our team members’ diverse skills and contributions. These individuals, part of our nearly 50-strong legal team, exemplify CDF’s dedication to guiding and defending employers in California’s complex labor and employment legal terrain.
“Each recently elevated attorney at CDF has consistently showcased exceptional legal acumen and an unwavering commitment to superior client service,” stated Firm Managing Partner Marie DiSante. “In applauding these advancements, we reaffirm our firm’s steadfast dedication to delivering top-tier talent to safeguard, defend and advocate for employers throughout California.”
CDF New Partners:
– Desiree Ho
– Erin Owen
CDF New Senior Counsel:
– Candace DesBaillets
– Dalia Khatib
– Linda Wang
– Tashayla Billington
CDF is fortunate to count these individuals among our dedicated legal team.
Ninth Circuit Requires Federal Courts in California to Follow Adolph v. Uber
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On February 12, 2024, in Johnson v. Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employee’s non-arbitrable, representative PAGA claims are
The California Privacy Rights Act: An Overview
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provides comprehensive regulation of the personal information (PI) of California residents. PI includes any “information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household.”
Power at Work Blogcast #32: Legal Assault on the NLRB
In this podcast, Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris is joined by Charlotte Garden, Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota Law School and contributor to the Economic Policy Institute’s Unequal Power Project; Michael Z. Green, Professor of Law at the Texas A&M University School of Law and Director
Job Cuts Are Sending a Chill Through the Remote Work World
The in-office perks didn’t lure them back. Those all-staff emails? The warnings were easy to ignore.
5 Ways to Prepare for Situational Interview Questions
Tactical advice to help you nail common prompts.
Some Retirees Are Rejoining the Workforce
One in eight people who are retired plan to go back to work in 2024, according to a recent study. Wall Street Journal columnist Clare Ansberry joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the reasons why.
How Students Can ‘Future-Proof’ Themselves As AI Disrupts The Workforce
As artificial intelligence transforms the economy, students need to “future-proof” themselves, educators warn.