For a number of years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has promised a heat injury and illness prevention standard. To date, proposals related to heat injury and illness in outdoor settings have been put forth, though enforcement efforts have not always been so limited. On April 3, 2024,
Archives for April 4, 2024
“Knock on our door before we knock on yours:” Recent DOJ Trends
On March 7, 2024, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco (“DAG Monaco”) gave the keynote address at the American Bar Association’s 39th National Institute on White Collar Crime.1 She addressed the success she views in the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) efforts to combat white collar crime. Specifically, DAG Monaco
Washington State and Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Leave Updates
The first quarter of 2024 has brought multiple updates to the State of Washington’s and the City of Seattle’s respective paid sick leave laws, addressing concerns for commercial construction workers, app-based gig economy workers, and any workers subject to a paid time off (PTO) program. Employers may want to take
Construction Industry Workplace Law Update
According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis, the percentage of construction workers who belong to a union dropped to a record low of 10.7 percent in 2023.
Caroline Berdzik Joins Marsh McLennan’s Risk Insights: Senior Living & LTC Podcast ›
Caroline Berdzik, partner and chair of the firm’s Employment and Labor, Health Care, and Long-Term Care groups, joined Marsh McLennan for their Risk Insights: Senior Living & LTC Podcast. In her episode, “Understanding the Evolving Employment Legal Landscape” Caroline delved into emerging areas of exposure facing senior living and long-term care facilities, such as the challenges with independent contractors and whistleblower claims, and also shared tips to mitigate risk in these high-exposure areas.
Work Advice: Co-worker’s smells have everyone’s nose out of joint
When a stinky sitcom situation comes to life at work, don’t ask, “What Would Jerry Do?” Talk to HR instead.
Leading the 6-Generation Workforce
This unprecedented age span, from the Silent Generation to Gen Alpha, offers unique opportunities for inclusion and impact.
Three Littler Attorneys Selected for 2024 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs
(April 3, 2024) – Three attorneys from Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, have been selected for the 2024 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows and Pathfinders programs. Shareholder Karimah J. Lamar (San Diego) will serve in the 2024 LCLD fellows class, and Associates
US layoffs reach 14-month high amid government, tech cutbacks
US layoff announcements rose 7% in March to the highest since January 2023, led by technology and government-sector job eliminations, a report out on Thursday showed.
Work Advice: Is that chill in the air retaliation from my employer?
A worker is noticing a change in co-workers’ behavior and has been passed up for a project. Could it be retaliation for a complaint filed months ago?
How To Stop Taking Criticism At Workplace Personally
It can feel impossible not to take criticism personally because many of us tend to get our self-worth from our careers.
Here’s What Employees Think the Workplace Will Look Like in 30 Years
According to a new survey, employees expect to see more flexibility as the workplace evolves. But they aren’t convinced that well-being will be much better.
New rule could make it much harder for Trump to overhaul federal workforce if he wins in November
The government’s chief human resources agency issued a new rule on Thursday making it harder to fire thousands of federal employees, hoping to head off former President Donald Trump ‘s promises to radically remake the workforce along ideological lines if he wins back the White House in November.
Here’s who challenges DEI efforts within companies, and how to get the workforce on board
Some of DEI’s most prominent critics lately have been billionaires like Elon Musk and Bill Ackman. But for companies struggling to meet their DEI goals, some of their biggest challengers can be their own workers, according to a new study.
Changing Jobs is Paying Off for Americans
American workers who changed jobs in March saw their salaries shoot up, a sign of how much companies are putting in extra effort to attract employees at a time when the labor market is offering millions of jobs for whoever is looking for a job.