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Archives for October 16, 2024
How to Make Better Hiring and Firing Decisions
Advice from a former executive on how to bring on new talent—as well as when and how to let people go.
How to have “healthy” political disagreement in the workplace
Michael Reszler of the The Better Arguments Project discusses how to have have civil political discussions in the workplace and beyond.
Supreme Court to Hear Heterosexual Woman’s Reverse Discrimination Case
The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear a case in which a female heterosexual employee claimed an Ohio state agency discriminated against her in favor of employees who identify as LGBTQ+. The case, Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, may shed light on what constitutes
Business Groups Oppose Los Angeles City Council Motion to Expand Predictable Scheduling Ordinance to Fast-Food Workers
On July 2, 2024, Los Angeles City Councilmembers Hugo Soto-Martínez and Katy Yaroslavsky introduced a motion to the City Council to expand the fair workweek predictable scheduling ordinance to fast-food workers. On September 25, 2024, various business interests filed letters of opposition to the proposed ordinance.
How can employers address varying sensitivities to DEI issues in a multinational workforce?
U.S. workers tend to be more sensitive to DEI issues than their non-U.S. counterparts. What should an employer with U.S. and non-U.S. workforces do about this?
Construction Chronicles: OFCCP’s Updated Scheduling Letter Brings New Compliance Challenges
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently released its new Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing for federal construction contractors subject to Executive Order 11246, Section 503, or the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). The letter—effective October 1, 2024—imposes significant additional requirements
Jackson Lewis Welcomes Litigator Danielle C. Foster in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 16, 2024) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Danielle C. Foster has joined the firm as a principal in its Los Angeles office. Danielle has more than 10 years of experience in all aspects of employment litigation.
3 Hacks To Nail Job Interview Questions In 2024
Experiencing pre-interview anxiety? Here are three easy hacks to help your nail your next job interview and answer all interview questions with confidence in 2024.
Ensure Your Supplier Diversity Program Meets Legal Requirements and Thrives
Supplier diversity programs are business initiatives designed to include businesses owned by traditionally underrepresented groups in companies’ supply chains. Effective supplier diversity programs expand supplier bases, improve economic results, and promote high quality goods and services. These programs lawfully encourage contracting with businesses owned by women, racial and ethnic minorities, and members of other underrepresented groups.
CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF) proudly announces the following eleven CDF attorneys have received the 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers® designation: Brent Giddens Carolina Schwalbach Dan Forman Dawn Irizarry John Giovannone… Read More
Labor Board New Fair Choice Rule Loophole for Construction Unions: What Employers Should Know
The National Labor Relations Board’s Fair Choice-Employee Voice Final Rule, codified at 29 C.F.R. 103.20-21, became effective on Sept. 30, 2024. The Biden Board’s final rule rescinded portions of a Trump-era 2020 rule affecting employer recognition of unions in the construction industry, blocking charge procedures, and the voluntary recognition bar.
Key Requirements of OFCCP’s New Audit Scheduling Letter for Construction Contractors
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released a revised Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing for construction contractors on Oct. 2, 2024, that will require contractors to provide significantly more detailed data and documents with the initial audit submission than ever before.
Early EEOC Pregnant Worker Bias Suits Signal Enforcement Goals
The EEOC’s first-ever Pregnant Workers Fairness Act lawsuits filed as the 2024 fiscal year drew to a close indicate the agency’s seriousness about enforcement, and reveal changes to the employee accommodation process for companies.
New York City Construction Contractor Group Calls for Mental Health Reforms for Industry
A leading New York City contractor association is spearheading an effort to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness in the construction industry and seek legislative reform.