Olivia Gonzalez discusses the benefits of law firms having dedicated e-discovery attorneys, strengthening the integration of legal and technical skills, leading to improved quality control, operational efficiency and a strategic advantage over outsourcing in “Why BigLaw Firms Are Investing In E-Discovery Expertise,” published by Law360.
Archives for September 3, 2024
Joseph Lazzarotti and Eric Felsberg Author “AI Regulation Continues to Grow as Illinois Amends Its Human Rights Act”
Joseph Lazzarotti and Eric Felsberg author “AI Regulation Continues to Grow as Illinois Amends Its Human Rights Act,” published by SHRM.
Eric Magnus Comments on Fifth Circuit Ruling, Sparking Uncertainty and Litigation Over Tip Credit Rules
Eric Magnus comments on the Fifth Circuit’s ruling on tip credits, highlighting increased uncertainty and inconsistency in DOL guidance, and predicts it will lead to more litigation and employer challenges to the 80/20 rule in “Legal Battles Cloud Tipped Wage Limits After Fifth Cir. Ruling,” published by Bloomberg Law.
Top Five Labor Law Developments for August 2024
The National Labor Relations Board will no longer accept “consent orders” to resolve unfair labor practice cases when terms are objected to by the charging party or Board general counsel.
Battle Over/War Isn’t: Employer Considerations Now That FTC Non-Compete Ban Is Set Aside
A Texas court has set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Final Rule banning almost all non-compete clauses days before it was set to take effect on Sept. 4. Ryan LLC v. FTC, No. 3:24-CV-00986-E, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 148488 (N.D. Tex. Aug. 20, 2024). The court’s ruling bars the FTC from enforcing the Final Rule nationwide. Although the FTC lost this battle, it may be winning the war.
Hot Summer Safety: Heat-Related Hazards and OSHA’s Proposed Outdoor and Indoor Heat Rule
To address the increasingly hot temperatures nationwide, OSHA has moved closer to a final rule for workplace heat injury and illness prevention by issuing its Notice of Rulemaking in the Federal Register.
Are U.S. Employers Ready for a Right to Disconnect Law?
Real World Impact: U.S. employers should be aware of the global trend of “right to disconnect” laws and should review their policies on after-hours communications to stay ahead of social and legal changes.
EEOC Sues AG Equipment for Religious and Disability Discrimination
TULSA, Okla. – AG Equipment Company, a Broken Arrow, Oklahoma compressor packaging manufacturer, violated federal law when it fired 10 employees for failing to receive a COVID-19 vaccination because of their religious beliefs or medical restrictions, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.
Ten Employment Issues This Labor Day
The past year has brought sweeping changes to the world of work. Federal agencies finalized rules on minimum wage and overtime exemptions, union representation elections, pregnancy accommodations, OSHA inspections, and non-compete agreements. The Supreme Court scaled back agency rulemaking authority and lowered the bar for bringing discrimination claims. State legislatures
2024 Rocky Mountain Regional Employer Conference
Littler partnered with you to weather the pandemic, navigate return to work and address a fundamentally changed workplace. That kind of heads-down work continues, of course, but now is also the time
Help! I’m ‘Older’ and on the Job Hunt.
Wrestling with age and a case of idea theft.
The HBR Guide to Standing Out in an Interview
Let’s say you’ve landed a job interview for a position you really want. Well done. Congratulations.
How to Manage Bipolar Disorder in the Workplace
Bipolar disorder is sometimes called the “CEO disease” due to its prevalence among entrepreneurs and senior executives, who display the elevated creativity, passion, ambition and resilience that are hallmarks of the condition.
New Jersey Bankers Association Human Resources Conference: Labor & Employment Update 2024 and Beyond
Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to present at the NJ Bankers Human Resources Conference.This session will cover the challenging and dynamic workplace law landscape in 2024 and beyond.
Workplace cynicism is toxic. Here’s how to kick it
The hour I spent with the 26-year-old having job troubles felt like 10 hours.