The average employee returning to the office spends $561 per month–that’s the average two-person household’s grocery bill in the U.S. for the entire month.
Archives for November 20, 2024
California Voters Reject Statewide $18 Minimum Wage for All Employees
California voters narrowly rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage for some employees to $18.00 per hour by January 1, 2025, and for all California employees by January 1, 2026. This reportedly is the first rejection of a minimum wage ballot measure in the state’s
Employee Recognition Can Go a Long Way—But It Has to Be Done Right
Employee recognition is growing in importance as a way to promote inclusion, meet employee demands, and tackle burnout and low engagement. But employers need to make sure they aren’t excluding employees in the process.
How to Manage an Employee Who Gets on Your Nerves
Psychologist Art Markman takes questions from listeners who are struggling to manage difficult employees and offers advice for how to give your initial feedback and follow up.
Why Gen Z Workers Love the Office Holiday Party
The newest entrants into the workforce are “champions” of traditional office culture, shows a new report, from annual holiday parties to after-work drinks.
Q: What can I do if I disagree with my performance review?
Performance reviews can be frustrating. Here’s what you can do if you find yourself on the receiving end of a negative performance review.
$18 hourly minimum wage rejected by California voters
Had Proposition 32 passed, California would have had a minimum wage of $18 per hour, the highest in the nation.
Pro-Union Measures Set to Take Effect
California Captive Audience Ban At the end of September, Governor Newsom signed SB 399, the California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act (“Act”), which was discussed in this blog post. This new law, which will take
Gen Z Talent Will Walk Away — Unless You Try These 6 Strategies
Six business leaders share what’s worked to empower or educate younger generations.
Ask HR: How to Manage Post-Election Office Tension
Navigate political tension and discord in the workplace in the wake of the U.S. presidential election.
Jackson Lewis Honored with Fifth Consecutive “Tipping the Scales” Award for Gender Parity
NEW YORK, NY (November 19, 2024) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce its recognition as a “Tipping the Scales” firm by the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s 2024 New Partner Report.
Jackson Lewis Elevates Kirsten A. Milton to Lead Chicago Office
CHICAGO, IL (November 19, 2024) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Kirsten A. Milton has been elevated to Chicago office managing principal (OMP). Kirsten succeeds Nadine C. Abrahams, who is stepping down after four years of service to focus on her growing practice and client development efforts.
Election 2024 State Ballot Initiative Outcomes: What’s Ahead for Employers
TakeawaysMultiple states across the country voted this past election day on key employment mandates, from minimum wage increases and paid sick leave to medical marijuana and more.Voter-approved mandates will begin to take effect anywhere from Jan. 1, 2025, through the rest of the new year and beyond. The results of both passed and failed mandates will affect compliance and daily functional issues for employers operating in these states.
Maryland’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Coming Soon
The Maryland Department of Labor recently published proposed regulations to implement the state’s paid family and medical leave insurance program. Although they are not final yet, the proposed regulations provide important information for employers as they prepare for the new mandatory program. Payroll deductions will start July 1, 2025, and
FLSA Salary Rule Struck Down
A Texas District Court in State of Texas v. U.S. Dep’t of Labor, struck down the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) 2024 Final Overtime Rule, which revised the minimum salary requirement for the executive, administrative, and professional overtime exemptions (EAP Exemptions) and the highly compensated employee exemption (HCE Exemption) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).