In May of this year, the California Civil Rights Council (CCRC) released proposed regulations to clarify that existing laws prohibiting employment discrimination apply to automated decision-making systems that rely on artificial intelligence (AI).
Archives for July 30, 2024
Labor Board Returns to Pre-Trump Board Union Election Procedures
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued its “Fair Choice-Employee Voice” Final Rule, rescinding portions of its April 2020 union representation procedures on blocking charges, the voluntary recognition bar, and construction industry collective bargaining relationships. The Final Rule reinstates the NLRB’s pre-April 2020 rule in each area.
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Limits SEC’s Ability to Use Administrative Proceedings in Fraud Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court held that when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeks civil penalties against a defendant for securities fraud, the Seventh Amendment of the U.S. Constitution entitles the defendant to a jury trial and the SEC must bring the action in federal court. Securities and Exchange Comm’n v. Jarkesy, No. 22-859 (June 27, 2024). The 6-3 decision ends the SEC’s long-running use of in-house tribunals before SEC administrative law judges (ALJs) to adjudicate fraud actions.
How to Handle an Employee’s Exit: Pre- and Post-Departure Considerations
Employee departures are a natural part of any organization’s lifecycle, yet they can pose significant challenges if not managed properly. Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys for a discussion on comprehensive guidelines and strategies for effectively handling employee departures, ensuring smooth transitions and addressing potential post-departure concerns.
FordHarrison Ranked in the Top Fifteen in the National Law Journal’s 2024 Women’s Scorecard Chart
FordHarrison was listed number 11 on National Law Journal’s 2024 Women’s Scorecard, a part of the NLJ 350 firm head count report. The Women in Law Scorecard ranks the nation’s largest law firms by representation of women attorneys and we are thrilled to have been ranked in the top fifteen.
Can AI Be The Key To Workplace Satisfaction?
Modern employees are struggling.
9 Red Flags of Workplace Manipulation and How to Respond, According to Psychologists
Experts share the signs to look out for.
Waning workforce participation
Labor force participation rates in advanced economies is expected to slow or even reverse in the coming years.
UAW planning to endorse Harris
Union leadership was furious with the White House after last month’s debate.
Disneyland Avoids Strike, Workers Agree To $24 Hourly Minimum Wage
Unionized workers at “The Happiest Place on Earth” just ratified a three-year contract, averting what would have been the first labor walkout in 40 years at Disney’s Anaheim resort.
Do we really need shared physical offices to collaborate at work?
The Biden administration, under pressure from House Republicans, has been pushing federal workers to return to the office for the sake of increased collaboration.
Gen Z women are getting hot and bothered going into the office.
Most Americans experienced changes in their sexual desires upon returning to the office in person with about half seeing their sex drive increase and the other half seeing it decrease — but Gen Z women have become the horniest.
Is the Labor Market About to Crack? It’s the Key Question for the Fed.
Central bankers are paying more attention to the strength of the job market as inflation cools. But it’s a tough time to gauge its resilience.
This may be the most frustrating part of applying for jobs online
HR experts and recruiters weigh in on the much-loathed practice of asking applicants to upload a résumé—and then manually input the same information.
Most companies have used layoffs to ax underperforming employees, survey finds
The use of layoffs as a tool for cutting costs is common among companies both large and small. But a new survey suggests that some employers have masked the true reason for why layoffs at their company took place.