Gina K. Janeiro, Elaine Luthens and Kaylyn R. Stanek author “St. Paul Issues Guidance on Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance,” published by SHRM.
Archives for February 26, 2024
Daniel Schudroff Comments on the Impact of the NLRB’s Ruling Restricting Employee Severance Agreements
Daniel Schudroff comments on the necessity for specific confidentiality and nondisparagement clauses in severance agreements in order to comply with a 2023 NLRB ruling, adding an additional compliance step for employers when handling separation agreements in “Employers Settling In One Year After NLRB Severance Ruling,” published by Law360.
Michelle Phillips Comments on Missouri Ruling in Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case After Justice Alito’s Criticism
Michelle Phillips comments on the Missouri ruling after Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. criticized the state court’s decision to dismiss Christian jurors from a sexual orientation discrimination case because of their views on homosexuality in “Alito’s Ire Over Excused Christian Jurors Sparks Tricky Debate,” published by Law360.
Chambers Global 2024 Ranks Jackson Lewis’ International Employment and Immigration Practices, and Immigration Group Co-Leader Amy L. Peck
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce it has been recognized by the Chambers Global Legal Guide 2024, in the areas of “Labour & Employment” and “Immigration: Business.” Co-Leader of the firm’s Immigration group, Amy L. Peck, was also ranked in the Guide. The Guide ranks the top global lawyers and law firms in more than 200 jurisdictions across the world.
New Reporting Requirements for South Carolina Employers
Starting in the first quarter of 2024, employers must report Standard Occupational Code (SOC) information for their employees in the quarterly wage file reports due by April 30, 2024.
Collaboration and Connection are Key to Success for Keani Christian ›
Whether it’s advocating for her clients, giving back to the community, or staying connected to her close-knit family, for Keani A. Christian it’s always been about being there for others.
A Continuing Discussion on the Opioid Epidemic in the Workplace – Part 3
Executive Summary: This is Part 3 of a series of Alerts exploring different facets of the ongoing opioid addiction crisis afflicting our country. Our initial Alert on June 12, 2023 outlined the big-picture issues associated with this epidemic. Our September 7, 2023 Alert (Part 1) addressed how to identify a potential addiction issue, when to engage, and how to engage on same. Our December 11, 2023 Alert (Part 2) focused on some of the medical issues related to addiction and why it is helpful for employers to better understand these issues when navigating an addiction scenario with an employee. This Alert (Part 3) focuses on navigating the rehabilitation process.
Bako Pays $50,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
ATLANTA – Bakotic Pathology Associates, LLC (Bako), a pathology laboratory headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sex discrimination and retaliation lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today.
Workplace injuries rise after marijuana legalization
Workplace injuries are on the rise in some states that legalized recreational marijuana use, researchers found.
A Question of Our Time: Why Didn’t You Reply to My Email? :(
We looked into the phenomenon of waning email responsiveness, and found that a digital deluge is clogging our inboxes – while burnout drains us of drive to reply.
The Many Benefits of Working Out in the Workplace
Exercise is good for your health — and your career — in more ways than one.
Nearly a third of employees admit to workplace romance since returning to office, study finds
Nearly one-third of workers say that they have had a romantic relationship at work since returning to the office, after a pandemic-related hiatus from showing up in person, according to a survey from career site Resume Builder.
Workplace injuries rise after states legalize recreational marijuana
After states legalize the sale of weed for recreational use, on-the-job injuries rise among younger workers, new research shows.
What Will Happen To The Labor Market When Boomers Retire—Or Yet, Don’t Leave The Workforce?
America is facing a potential aging crisis.
A new rule could help empower workers during safety inspections
The rule would allow workers to request a third-party representative, such as a union leader, attorney, or workers’ rights advocate.