With the January 2025 return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House, mine operators can expect the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to undergo a transition in 2025.
Archives for November 22, 2024
New York State Expands Guidance for Employers to Notify Current and Former Workers of Potential 9/11 Benefits
Businesses that had employees working in Lower Manhattan and Western Brooklyn when the September 11th attacks occurred may need to notify those employees of their potential eligibility for benefits under two federal compensation funds.
Kirsten Milton, Alison Crane and Neil Dishman Spotlighted for Leadership Change in Chicago
Kirsten Milton, Alison Crane and Neil Dishman are spotlighted for their recent elevations and reappointments to leadership roles in the firm’s Chicago office in “Jackson Lewis Taps Litigator As Chicago Office Leader,” published by Law360. Subscription may be required to view article
Michael Neifach Discusses Discusses Potential Impacts of Trump’s Immigration Policies on Workforce Talent
Michael Neifach discusses how President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed immigration changes could affect businesses, especially regarding hiring skilled foreign-born employees in “Donald Trump’s second term could mean a wave of visa denials and a chilling effect on hiring immigrant talent,” published by Fortune.Subscription may be required to view article
New York City’s Safe Hotels Act Creates New Obligations for Hotel Owners and Operators
New York City’s Safe Hotels Act, effective May 3, 2025, will impose new requirements on hotel owners and operators in the city. The law includes a new licensing requirement with staffing, safety, cleanliness, direct employment, and panic button obligations. Large hotels will no longer be permitted to use contractors, subcontractors,
Elon Musk said what a lot of CEOs think: RTO mandates are meant to make you to quit
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy wrote that ending remote work would “result in a wave of voluntary terminations that we welcome.”
Navigating Workplace Benefits For Employees With Disabilities
By simplifying benefits and foster inclusivity, employers can unlock this untapped potential, providing meaningful support to a vital segment of their workforce.
Manitoba bans use of replacement workers during strike
Rhonda Levy, Adrian Jakibchuk and David McIsaac discuss key amendments to Manitoba’s Labour Relations Act and Employment Standards Code.
Canadian HR Reporter
Punching In: Employers Brace for Trump Immigration Raids, Audits
Bruce Buchanan warned that employers who use the federal E-Verify system to check employment eligibility may have lower chances of penalties, but don’t have “carte blanche” to avoid potential audits.
Bloomberg Law
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Court Strikes Down Overtime Salary Threshold Rule
James Paretti Jr., Maury Baskin, Robert Pritchard, Robert Friedman and Alexander MacDonald discuss the effects of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas striking down the DOL’s final regulation increasing the salary threshold for the “white collar” overtime exemption under the FLSA on a nationwide basis.
Connecticut
DOL Revival Of Wage Letters Hints At Fortifying Before Trump
Bradford Kelley discusses the DOL’s decision to begin issuing wage and hour opinion letters and how those letters might affect employers.
Law360 Employment Authority
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Jackson Lewis Spotlighted as one of New Jersey’s Largest Law Firms by Practice Areas
Jackson Lewis is spotlighted as one of the largest law firms in New Jersey for its number of practice areas in “Largest Law Firms: Firm Leadership and Practice Areas,” published by the New Jersey Law Journal. Subscription may be required to view article
Jackson Lewis Named One of New Jersey’s Largest Law Firms by Headcount
Jackson Lewis is named one of the largest law firms in New Jersey based on attorney headcount in “Largest Law Firms: New Jersey and Firmwide Attorney Count,” published by the New Jersey Law Journal. Subscription may be required to view article
Matt Banocy Listed as 2024 Missouri Rising Star
Beltway Buzz, November 22, 2024
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.