Jennifer Shaw spoke with Allen Smith, J.D. regarding the recent ruling in Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors, where the court held that time spent on an employer’s premises awaiting and undergoing an employer-mandated exit procedure was compensable as hours worked. You can read the article here.
Archives for April 22, 2024
Jackson Lewis Ranks on Am Law 100, Featuring Firms With a Pennsylvania Presence
Jackson Lewis ranked 80th on the 2024 Am Law gross revenue ranking, featuring firms with a Pennsylvania office in “See How Pa. Firms Fared in The 2024 Am Law 100 Gross Revenue Ranking,” published by The Legal Intelligencer.
Jackson Lewis Ranks 98th on Am Law 100 Profits Per Equity Partner Ranking
Jackson Lewis ranked 98th on the 2024 Am Law profits per equity partner ranking in “The 2024 Am Law 100: Ranked by Profits Per Equity Partner,” published by The American Lawyer.
Sarah R. Skubas Named to Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity’s Board of Directors
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that Principal Sarah R. Skubas has been appointed to the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity’s (LCD) Board of Directors. The LCD was formed to increase the representation of lawyers of color by uniting the resources and commitment of the region’s leading corporations, public sector entities, law firms, law schools and state bar associations.
SXSW + Jackson Lewis’ Technology Industry Group
SXSW is widely known for celebrating the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. Selected to participate in this premier event, the Jackson Lewis Technology industry group hosted a panel on how employers can advance their DEI initiatives.
Department of Education Releases Final Rule Amending Title IX Regulations
The U.S. Department of Education has released its final amendments of the regulations to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 regarding how educational institutions must handle allegations of sexual discrimination and sex-based harassment. The new regulatory requirements will go into effect Aug. 1, 2024.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Final Regulations Released
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released the text of the final regulations and interpretative guidance implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) on April 15, 2024. The final regulations are expected to be formally published in the April 19, 2024, Federal Register and will be effective 60 days later.
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Kenneth A. Funkhouser
Goldberg Segalla added Kenneth A. Funkhouser to the firm’s Workers’ Compensation group in Princeton.
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Rosa Fredes
Goldberg Segalla added Rosa Fredes to the firm’s Workers’ Compensation group in Newark.
Pennsylvania Federal Court Allows Claims of Sex Discrimination by Cisgender Male to Move Forward
Employers should be aware that cisgender employees can allege discrimination on the basis of sex under Title VII
Paychecks, Drafts and Firings: The Possible Future of College Sports
National Labor Relations Board testimony, now in the hands of a judge, could have wide-ranging consequences — positive and negative — for athletes and their institutions.
Should You Quit Your “Meh” Job? Or Is It Salvageable?
Seven questions to help you sort it out.
Research: More People Use Mental Health Benefits When They Hear That Colleagues Use Them Too
A study of 2,400 Novartis employees around the world found that simply hearing about others’ struggles can normalize accessing support at work.
Is the U.S. workplace ready for Gen Z?
“I simply don’t hire them.” According to research, that’s the attitude of 94% of business leaders toward Gen Z employees, those born between 1997 and 2012.
The Gen Z bosses disregarding hierarchy, dress codes and corporate norms
Babyfaced employers could hold the keys to unlocking another level of productivity