Douglas Klein has been named a 2024 Rising Star List in the employment law category, which honors attorneys under 40 for their outstanding legal achievements in “Law360 Names 2024’s Top Attorneys Under 40,” published by Law360.
Archives for July 16, 2024
Jackson Lewis Welcomes Clifford Forrester as Chief Technology Officer
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Clifford Forrester has joined the firm as chief technology officer. Clifford previously served as Chief Digital Officer at the professional services firm Citrin Cooperman.
Potential Impact of the FTC’s Noncompete Ban on Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on noncompetition covenants (“noncompetes”) could significantly impact the design and administration of employee benefits and executive compensation arrangements.
EEOC Appoints Melinda Caraballo as New Director of Phoenix District
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today the selection of Melinda Caraballo as the new director of agency’s Phoenix district, with offices in Albuquerque, Denver, and Phoenix.Originally from Waukesha, Wisconsin, Caraballo has served as the deputy director of the Phoenix District Office, a position she held
Beaumont Health to Pay $30,000 in EEOC Race Discrimination Lawsuit
DEARBORN, Mich. – Beaumont Health (now Corewell Health) will pay $30,000 and furnish other relief to settle a race discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
How to Equitably Assign High-Profile Work
Working with researchers, four companies used a data-driven approach to balance who was doing the office housework and who was getting promotion-making assignments.
Teamsters president delivers fiery address at RNC, as Republicans flirt with populism
President Sean O’Brien’s speech marks the first time a Teamsters leader has spoken at the Republican National Convention.
Amazon Prime Day causes workplace injuries, Senate probe finds
An investigation by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee finds Prime Day sales event, happening this week, is “major cause” of worker injuries.
Dollar General will pay $12 million in fines over workplace safety violations
Dollar General has agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and improve safety at its nearly 20,000 stores across the U.S. after claims that the discount retailer put its employees in danger with its practices, the Labor Department said.
How To ‘Unlearn Silence’ In The Workplace
“Just speak up!” is some of the most common advice we’re given in the workplace. But you’ve probably noticed it’s easier said than done.
Myths about workplace culture
A manufactured culture creates more resentment than inspiration.
The Best Generative AI Workplace Productivity Tools
By now everyone’s probably seen generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney that can create text, drawings and even computer code that look like they’ve been made by humans.
4 reasons why your organization should be using internal talent marketplaces
It’s a great way to prepare your workforce for the needs of the future.
I’m an Amazon manager who found out I was on a Focus PIP after helping an employee
An Amazon manager said they resisted a directive to put a worker on a performance improvement plan.
Lawyers for transgender powerlifter say Minnesota Supreme Court will hear gender discrimination case
The Minnesota Supreme Court will soon hear the case involving athlete JayCee Cooper, who alleges USA Powerlifting discriminated against her because she is a transgender woman.