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Archives for May 15, 2024
Woman awarded over $270k in Nashville Fire discrimination lawsuit
A Nashville woman could collect more than $270,000 in damages and back pay after a federal jury found her employer, the Nashville Fire Department, discriminated against her based on her age and gender.
My horrible bosses were a gift
When somebody notices what I’m doing and lets me know that they appreciate my leadership, I just say to them, “Thanks! I learned from the worst.”
Office Mandates Could Drive More Bosses Than Workers To Quit
At a time when many firms, including Walmart, want workers back in office locations, two new reports highlight the potential for senior employees to seek new jobs after return-to-office policies are added.
Tractor Supply Company to Pay $75,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. – Headquartered in Tennessee, Tractor Supply Company, the nation’s largest rural lifestyle retailer with over 2,400 stores and more than 50,000 employees, has agreed to pay $75,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S.
Employers split on using generative AI for HR as legal risks loom
Niloy Ray says employers should be intentional about their generative AI usage, not only with regard to whether they use it at all, but also how, why and when.
HR Dive
Survey: Companies expecting more employment-related litigation
Michael Lotito and Niloy Ray discuss key employer concerns highlighted in Littler’s 2024 Annual Employer Survey, including AI and decisions from U.S. regulatory agencies.
Chain Store Age
US firms expect little reprieve from enforcement this election year
Michael Lotito, Devjani Mishra and Niloy Ray discuss key employer concerns that are highlighted in Littler’s 2024 Annual Employer Survey, including AI, workplace accommodations and decisions from U.S. regulatory agencies.
International Employment Lawyer
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What the NLRB Appeal of the Expanded Joint Employer Rule Judgment Means for Your Business
Alexander MacDonald offers advice to franchisors so they can start protecting and preparing their businesses for a revived expanded Joint Employer Rule.
Entrepreneur
Companies bracing for more high-impact employment law changes
Devjani Mishra discusses the lasting effects of the pandemic in the form of increased accommodation requests, particularly related to mental health.
American City Business Journals
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Employers Preparing For Post-Chevron World In NLRB Cases
Alexander MacDonald discusses the ramifications of a Supreme Court decision to make the legal playing field more favorable to challenges to NLRB decisions.
Law360 Employment Authority
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The “New” Approach to Performance Management
In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group advice attorney Melissa Whitehead explain the best practices for managing employee performance.
The National DEI Roundtable™ – Nashville DEI Roundtable, Nashville, TN
EntertainHR: Workers of the Michael Scott Paper Company, Unite!
As a proud Gen Xer, I cannot say that I watch anything on television that would be considered “new” or “current.” So when I had the flu recently, I turned to an old reliable and watched reruns of The Office (which, if you refuse to cut the cord, can be
In a PWFA World, Can an Employer Safely Request FMLA Medical Certification for an Absence Due to Pregnancy?
For decades, employers have applied the usual FMLA rules for an employee who cannot work because of limitations due to pregnancy. When these limitations render a pregnant employee unable to work, the employer has always had the right to obtain medical certification to confirm the limitation and the employee’s need