They tried it before, but now they’re doing it as a team. Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos filed a lawsuit in the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to rule that the National Relations Board is unconstitutional. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is under the…
Archives for November 19, 2024
Fewer employees say they are thriving: Gallup
Fewer employees say they’re thriving, according to the Gallup’s most recent Life Evaluation Index. Fifty percent of employees say they are thriving, while 45 percent say they are strugg…
3 Ways To Rebuild A Healthy Culture In The Post-Election Workplace
Learn three ways workplaces can transcend political polarization, fostering the unity, gratitude and interpersonal connection we need to collaborate effectively together.
Judge Reduces UPS Driver’s $237.6M Bias Verdict to $39.6M
A federal judge reduced a $237.6 million jury award against United Parcel Service to $39.6 million in the case of a Black former driver who accused the
Turns out finance bros, HR managers and entrepreneurs are exactly what you think they are, researchers find
One of the largest studies of its kind finds that those in creative fields tend to be neurotic
How HR leaders can help solve the workplace loneliness epidemic
Cultivating a friendly workplace takes strategy and intention—here’s how to do it right.
Your Style Choices Can Boost Or Hinder Work Performance, According To New Research
Business leaders can set their employees and their businesses up for greater success by creating clear, thoughtful dress codes that encourage authenticity.
DOL Opinion Letters Clarify FLSA’s Regular Rate, Permissible FMLA Leave
The DOL clarified which reimbursement payments may be excluded from an employee’s “regular rate” when calculating overtime pay and that FMLA leave may be permissible for a clinical trial.
DOL Publishes Skills-Based Hiring Guide
The U.S. Department of Labor published a resource guide designed to educate employers about the benefits of using skills-first hiring practices.
NLRB Bans Mandatory ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings
Mandatory employer meetings about companies’ positions on unions are unlawful, the National Labor Relations Board ruled.
2024 Holiday Season Lunch and Learn
Justin Barnes and Jeffrey Brecher Comment on DOL’s Recent Opinion on Overtime Payment Calculations
Justin Barnes and Jeffrey Brecher comment on the Department of Labor’s recent opinion regarding the calculation of overtime payments, specifically the treatment of per diem reimbursements in “Only incurred expenses may be excluded from overtime calculations, DOL says,” published by HR Dive. Subscription may be required to view article
Amy Peck Discusses Economic Implications of President-Elect Trump’s Deportation Plans
Amy Peck discusses the potential economic impacts of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed deportation plans, including labor shortages in critical industries, in the article “Business owners warn Trump’s deportation plan could shut them down,” published by Financial Times.Subscription may be required to view article
Jackson Lewis Spotlighted as One of Largest Firms in Los Angeles County
Jackson Lewis is spotlighted as one of the largest law firms in Los Angeles County based on attorney headcount in “The Top 100 Law Firms Ranked by Number of Attorneys in LA County,” published by the Los Angeles Times. Subscription may be required to view article
Federal District Court Invalidates DOL Overtime Rule
A federal district court in Texas has invalidated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) rule in its entirety which had increased the salary levels for the executive, administration, and professional employee exemptions. The ruling has immediate nationwide application. The proposed salary increases set for January 1, 2025 will not go into effect. The salary levels will revert to their pre-July 1, 2024 levels.