Jackson Lewis was spotlighted as the third most active defense law firm for class action filings from 2021 to 2023 in “NJ, NY Law Firms Dominate Class Action Filings Since 2021,” published by Law360.
Archives for May 6, 2024
Michelle Phillips Comments on Varying Degrees of Religious Accommodations Within the Workplace
Michelle Phillips comments on employer obligations for balancing anti-harassment measures and religious accommodations in “Ruling In School Misgendering Suit Is A Boon For Employers”, published by Law360.
Top Five Labor Law Developments for April 2024
Volkswagen employees at a Chattanooga, Tennessee, facility voted to join the United Auto Workers (UAW). The workers voted 2,628 to 985 to join the UAW.
DOL’s Final Rule Increases Compensation Threshold for Exempt Employees
On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, its final rule increasing compensation thresholds for overtime eligibility.
Does the Statute of Limitations Ever Apply in Pennsylvania Legal Malpractice Claims?
That’s the question on the minds of many in the legal malpractice community after a noteworthy decision in Pennsylvania.
Spartanburg Counsel Brianna L. Schill Named to 2024 South Carolina Rising Stars List
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that Brianna L. Schill in the firm’s Spartanburg, SC office has been selected for inclusion on the 2024 South Carolina Rising Stars list.
FordHarrison Announces Lavern J. Wilson as Next General Counsel
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that Lavern J. Wilson, Partner in the firm’s Atlanta office, has been selected as the firm’s next General Counsel, effective May 1, 2024.
What Employers Need to Know About the EEOC’s New Guidance on Workplace Harassment
Executive Summary: On March 29, 2024, the EEOC announced new guidance addressing harassment in the workplace, which goes into effect immediately.
Minnesota Legislative Update 2024, Part III: Entering the Homestretch—Legislators’ Time to Make It or Break It
In the homestretch of Minnesota’s 2024 legislative session, tension has mounted in St. Paul as state House and Senate committees scramble to secure enough votes to place their bills on Governor Tim Walz’s desk for signature. With multiple bills in play, legislators continue to engage in strategic omnibus bundling to
The FTC’s Noncompete Ban Was Long Overdue
Empirical evidence backs up the argument that trade secrets can remain protected even as talent is freely mobile.
Workers are so burned out that nearly 20% think of quitting every day
U.S. workers — about 88% feel burned out at work, according to the report.
4 easy ways for introverts to show confidence: They’ll help you reach a ‘pinnacle level of success,’ says workplace expert
Offices are primed for awkward encounters: You have to be casual, professional and personable, often in 30-second exchanges.
A healthy workforce needs more connection, not more apps
As workplace health and wellness programs multiply, overwhelmed employees need help connecting the dots.
VP Harris announces more than $100 mln to support auto workers
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday announced more than $100 million in funding and resources to support American auto workers and small auto suppliers.
How one stretch of Interstate 20 through Alabama tells the story of American workers
If you want to understand the state of labor in America today, take a drive through Alabama.