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Archives for July 2024
NLRB Rescinds 2020 “Election Protection Rule”
The NLRB has rescinded its April 1, 2020 election rule on blocking charges, voluntary recognition and construction industry bargaining relationships. The Board’s action eliminates safeguards on the use of blocking charges, removes the 45-day window for employees to challenge an employer’s voluntary recognition of a union and lowers the bar
H-1B Update: USCIS to Hold Second Round of Selections for FY 2025 H-1B Cap
Just as people were starting to lose hope, USCIS announced that it will soon hold a second round of selections for the FY 2025 H-1B cap. USCIS will randomly select additional registrations for unique beneficiaries from the previously submitted registrations.
There will not be a separate selection process for the
2024 VETS-4212 Filing Platform Opens (Quietly) on August 1, 2024—What to Know
Like clockwork, the 2024 VETS-4212 reporting platform will open on August 1, 2024, with the filings due by September 30, 2024. Unlike the EEO-1 reports, the VETS-4212 reports have maintained a consistent opening date for many years.
Learning to Say “No”
In this episode, Jen explains why leaders must learn to say “no.”
Anti-Discrimination Laws Regarding AI Use in Hiring
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).
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.