Lindsey Chopin comments on reasons behind ESOPs holding substantial cash reserves and their role as a hedge against risk within the plan, amidst legal challenges questioning ESOP investment strategies in “Stock Plan Cash Holding Suits Tee Up Questions of Funds’ Purpose,” published by Bloomberg Law.
Archives for June 3, 2024
Federal and State Mandates on Use of Employees’ Personal Pronouns Create Uncertainty
Employers must proceed carefully when responding to complaints around pronoun use where federal and state mandates appear to conflict. For instance, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance states that misgendering can constitute a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act when done intentionally (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Discrimination); on the other hand, Florida law prevents a public school teacher from using her personal pronouns and titles when communicating with students at school.
Meet Lindsey White
Our We get growth series of Jackson Lewis’ We get work™ podcast welcomes and highlights new colleagues and reinforces the essence of Jackson Lewis teamwork and inclusion—delivering the value-added knowledge, support, and guidance our clients need.
Research: Why Companies Should Disclose Their Lack of Progress on DEI
Stakeholders value transparency and accountability — even when you’re falling short.
5 Signs Your One-on-Ones Aren’t Working
And how to make the most of your face time with direct reports.
The Best Cover Letter Examples That Will Help You Get Hired
Use our list of cover letter examples to help you land more interviews.
How to Interpret Why You’re Always Dreaming of Work
Are your dreams of working giving you anxiety? We show you how to listen to and interpret their meanings.
Amazon Probe of Fired Older Worker Gets Jury Review in Bias Suit
An Amazon Logistics operations manager will get a chance to prove he was fired at age 64 because of discrimination, not for allegedly asking a subordinate to work off the clock.
CEOs made nearly 200 times what their workers got paid last year
The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 13% last year, easily surpassing the gains for workers at a time when inflation was putting considerable pressure on Americans’ budgets.
‘Great Exhaustion’ sees workers choose juggling part-time jobs over one full-time gig — what’s behind the trend
Working two or three part-time jobs used to be a sign someone was struggling to get by. But now, it may be the sign of one who’s thriving.
DEI in the Workplace
Key issues and practical considerations for employers in addressing workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including a discussion of relevant laws, legal challenges to corporate DEI initiatives, and best practices for implementing DEI policies and programs.
Workplace ‘shadow contributors’ on the rise: survey
The number of “shadow contributors” in the workplace has nearly doubled in the last two years, prompting concerns about how HR leaders manage their recognition programmes in their organisations.
What Is the Ideal HR-to-Employee Ratio?
Retaining and engaging employees is the top priority of CEOs this year, according to a recent Chief Executive survey
Amazon Must Defend Black Employee’s Race Discrimination Claims
Amazon.com Inc. failed to shake off claims that it discriminated against a Black employee by reducing her responsibilities and putting her on a performance improvement plan.
NYS Senators propose “Workforce Stabilization Act”, eyeing AI impact on labor
As she met with leaders in education, technology and more, New York Governor Kathy Hochul spoke to the significance of the impact she believes Artificial Intelligence will have on New York, and beyond.