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Archives for January 7, 2025
Florida Bill Protects Employees from Penalties for Medical Marijuana Use
Job seekers and public employees in Florida who use medical marijuana won’t face repercussions for drug use from employers. At least, that’s what Democrat
3 Ways To Declutter Your Workspace To Transform Your Leadership Game
Having an organized office helps with mental clarity and focus. Here are three ways to declutter your office to help you achieve success and remain productive.
5 Succession Planning Failures And How To Avoid Them For Greater Success
Ssuccession planning is as vital as any other organizational process. But it currently feels outdated—almost prehistoric. Consider strategies for avoiding 5 pitfalls.
Employers Plan to Stay Consistent with Compensation Budgets in 2025
Salary-increase budgets at U.S. companies this year are projected to remain consistent with last year, according to Mercer.
California’s New Noncompete Law: 5 Tips to Stay Compliant
In light of recent cases interpreting California’s new statute making noncompetes unlawful, employers can follow five tips to comply.
Jackson Lewis Elects 21 Attorneys to Principal Status
NEW YORK, NY (January 6, 2025) – Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that it has elevated 21 attorneys to principal status, effective January 1, 2025.
2025 ACA Compliance Updates: Essential Insights for Employers
As we turn the page to 2025, employers and HR professionals are turning their attention to ensuring compliance with the reporting and disclosure requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Traditionally, this process required preparing and mailing Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to all full-time employees—a time-consuming and labor-intensive task. In
An Important PAGA Development Related to Arbitration Agreements
Arbitration agreements can be an important tool for employers. In 2022, the United States Supreme Court decided in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana that arbitration agreements could include waivers of claims under the California
Frank Ramos Predicts Continued Evolution of Legal Industry in Law.com Article
Frank Ramos sat down with Law.com to discuss the recent revolution of the legal industry and what he believes the evolving landscape could look like in the near future.
Littler Earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index
(January 7, 2025) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace
“It Ends with Us” Employment Litigation: Lessons for Hollywood Employers
Actor Blake Lively’s December 31, 2024, lawsuit against Wayfarer Studios, LLC, director and producer Justin Baldoni, and several others associated with the movie It Ends with Us has cast a spotlight on evolving employment law issues within the entertainment industry. The case underscores the developing nature of workplace standards and
The Best Way To Establish Credibility And Trust In The Job Interview
We all want to be heard, listened to and understood – but not only that We want to be seen as a trusted resource. That means focusing on credibility in the job interview.
McDonald’s joins Walmart and John Deere in ending DEI initiatives
McDonald’s is the latest big company to cave to conservative backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Should Employees Use Sick Time for Doctor’s Appointments?
Doctor’s appointments usually only take a couple of hours. Is a formal request for sick time really necessary?