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Archives for October 9, 2024
Stop Counting Butts in Seats — It’s Time to Measure Real Work, Not Attendance
Productivity thrives on trust, autonomy, and results—not rigid attendance or micromanagement.
The Best Leaders Know How to Pick Their Battles — Here’s How to Choose Them Wisely at Work
In business, you’ll encounter disagreements. It’s important to decide when to confront an issue and when to step back, as it involves allocating your time and resources wisely.
Beyond the Paycheck — How to Build a Workplace Culture Centered on Love, Abundance and Purpose
Companies can drive loyalty and fulfillment by leading with heart and building a culture of purpose, abundance and personal growth.
Reasonable workplace accommodations: The legal requirements
Workplace accommodation requests involve assessment of an applicant or employee’s disability coverage and the reasonableness of the desired accommodation.
US unions step up efforts to make case that Trump is no friend of workers
Unions have mobilized thousands of members to convince them that Harris is a far better ally than Trump
Workplace Flexibility Is Key to Employee Retention: Research
Less than a month after Amazon announced employees would need to give up their flexible work arrangements and return to the office full-time, new research
Ageism at work
In the US and many other developed countries, the workforce is getting older. But bias against older and younger workers can still be prevalent.
Fiscal Year 2024 EEOC Litigation Focuses on Emerging Issues and Underserved, Vulnerable Populations
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that it filed 110 lawsuits challenging unlawful employment discrimination in fiscal year 2024, placing an emphasis on emerging issues and advancing the employment rights of underserved and vulnerable workers.
The Littler 2024 European Employer Survey Report
European businesses are navigating numerous changes impacting their workplaces, driven by factors that range from national election outcomes and the rapid adoption of AI to ESG initiatives and emerging compliance challenges.
Pennsylvania Company Drops Challenge to FTC Noncompete Ban After Injunction Denial
A Pennsylvania company has dropped its challenge to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) noncompete ban after a Pennsylvania federal judge denied the company’s bid to block the rule. The dismissal of the Pennsylvania lawsuit leaves the fate of the ban to potential appeals from two federal court decisions, one in
Recent Scrutiny of English-Only Workplace Rules Comes Into Focus During National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15 in recognition of the contributions of Hispanic and Latino people to the history, culture, and economy of the United States. During this time, several Latin American countries celebrate their independence days. Employers can also use this
Connecticut Super Lawyers Names Five Goldberg Segalla Attorneys “Rising Stars” for 2024
Congratulations to the attorneys in our Hartford office named to the 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list!
Unlocking New Benefits: Is the SECURE 2.0 Student Loan Match Right for Your Workforce?
The Qualified Student Loan Payment (QSLP) match program allows an employer to match an employee’s student loan repayments by making matching contributions to the employer’s defined contribution plan, such as a 401(k) plan. IRS Notice 2024-63 provides guidance for plan sponsors that offer (or wish to offer) a QSLP match
California Governor Signs Freelance Worker Protection Act
On September 28, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) No. 988, the Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA). The FWPA provides minimum requirements for agreements between freelance workers and hiring parties, effective January 1, 2025. Entities engaging independent contractors may want to familiarize themselves with these