Anyone tired of answering emails and calls from their boss after work may soon be protected by law in California.
Archives for April 2, 2024
Why the gap between management and workers feels wider than ever
Season 12 of The New Way We Work launches with a look at one of the most fundamental problems with work: that employees and management don’t see eye-to-eye.
The most innovative HR companies are embracing AI. They’re also mobile-first
Every element of HR—from how employees enlist in benefits to how they schedule their shifts and advance their careers—can now be done on a mobile device.
Should I be cautious about betting at work or office pools? Ask HR
Question: My co-worker invited me to join a college basketball tournament pool with about 10 others. Should I be concerned about betting at work? – Mimi
The Exact Time to Quit Your Job, According to Chief HR Officer
We’re changing our jobs more than ever, and one career expert has shared her advice to help employees understand when it is time to quit.
Three decades after she testified, Anita Hill reflects on sexual harassment in the workplace
More than 30 years after her testimony against Clarence Thomas, the law professor talks about change and her hope for the future.
White men who have been bullied are more likely to be workplace allies, report says
A sorry fact: Most workplaces, despite a historic diversity, equity, and inclusion push, are still rife with racial and gender bias. For evidence, look to the macro landscape: Just 1.6% of Fortune 500 CEOs are Black—and that’s a record high.
Manchester man awarded over $134,000 in age discrimination lawsuit against Market Basket
A federal jury has awarded more than $134,000 in lost wages and damages to a Manchester man in an age discrimination lawsuit against DeMoulas Super Markets Inc., claiming his superiors at Market Basket promoted younger workers instead of him.
Littler Associate N. Brenda Adimora Selected as Texas Bar Fellow
HOUSTON (April 2, 2024) – N. Brenda Adimora, an associate in the Houston office of Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been selected as a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Fellows of the Foundation are selected based on outstanding contributions to the legal
D.C. Circuit: NLRB Must Weigh Contract-Based Defenses and Enforce Lawful CBA Provisions
The NLRB is required to recognize lawful collective bargaining agreements, and as such, has a duty to determine whether CBA language directly or indirectly excuses an employer from responding to a Request for Information. Contractual grievance and arbitration procedures may be an appropriate vehicle for deciding some RFI disputes. Emergency
Littler Welcomes Shareholder John Nordlund in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added John Nordlund as its newest shareholder in its San Diego office. Nordlund joins the firm from Jackson Lewis P.C.
Lessons for Employers from Commodity Trader’s Conviction Under Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
On February 24, 2024, a federal jury in New York convicted former oil and gas trader Javier Aguilar of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), violating the FCPA, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Shane’s Rib Shack Franchisees to Pay $56,500 in EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
ATLANTA – RSPS Holdings and SRS Milledgeville, franchisors of the popular fast-casual barbeque restaurant Shane’s Rib Shack, have agreed to pay $56,500 and provide other relief to settle a lawsuit for sexual harassment and retaliation filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.According to