Archives for January 14, 2025
How employees can thrive in a chaotic workplace
From embracing procrastination to more silence, a paradoxical mindset can help one thrive in a ‘BANI’ world
Pennsylvania labor law doesn’t guarantee bereavement leave
Employers in PA offer bereavement leave at their own discretion, so workers who experience a death in the family aren’t always guaranteed time off.
2025 Employment Law Legislative Updates: What’s New & Upcoming in New York & Around the Country
Jackson Lewis Strengthens International Employment Group With Addition of Jean Kim
ATLANTA, GA (January 14, 2025) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Jean Kim has joined its Atlanta office as a principal.
Kane’s Furniture to Pay Nearly $1.5 Million in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
MIAMI – Kane’s Furniture, LLC, a Florida-based furniture retail company, will pay $1,482,748.00 in monetary relief and provide significant equitable relief to settle a federal class sex discrimination lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today.
The Insidious Effects of Hurrying
As the demands of work and personal life blur in an era of hyperconnectivity and hustle culture, hurry sickness — characterized by behaviors and emotions like impatience, chronic rushing, and a constant sense of time scarcity — is more insidious than ever, quietly sabotaging productivity, relationships, and health. If you find yourself with an urgent need to slow down, your health, your teams, the people you serve through your work, and your loved ones will thank you for taking steps to free yourself from hurry sickness. It’s not about how fast you go; it’s about how well you use the time you have.
New York State Enacts Immediate Update to Breach Notification Law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law significant changes to the notification timing requirements effective under a state breach notification law.
Employers Face Looming Immigration Changes Under Trump Administration
Employers should prepare for major changes to employment-based immigration under the incoming Trump administration, including increased worksite enforcement and slowed-down processing.
5 Benefits to Watch in 2025, According to Experts
While tried-and-true benefits will still be vital this year, benefits including menopause support and lifestyle spending accounts are trending.
It’s Time to Rewrite Your Company’s Values
Most companies’ values are forgotten or disconnected from daily operations. By rethinking and co-creating values with your team, you can transform them into actionable tools that align behavior, build trust and drive performance.
New York Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act Approved
New York Law will require certain warehouse employers to develop injury reduction programs, train employees on ways to reduce injuries, and help identify and minimize risks of musculoskeletal injuries. Law will also require use of ergonomist to evaluate musculoskeletal injury risk factors.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Woody Allen’s Former Private Chef’s USERRA Lawsuit* (*but were afraid to ask)
In December 2024, a U.S. Army Reservist and professional chef filed a lawsuit against filmmaker Woody Allen, his wife, Soon-Yi Previn, and their house manager, alleging that he was fired due to his complaints of improper wages and for his military service obligations. The plaintiff alleges that the defendants violated
Navigating the New H-2A and H-2B Rule: What Employers and Workers Need to Know
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Final Rule for the H-2A and H-2B temporary worker programs that will become effective on Jan. 17, 2025.
The Rule is aimed at modernizing the regulations governing the H-2A and H-2B temporary worker programs — programs that are essential for
‘Motive’ or ‘Animus’? Lessons From Appellate Practice
The term “animus” is often used interchangeably with “motive” by lawyers and courts, but the two words have different meanings and connotations, and confusion between them can become an unnecessary complication. None of us needs any extra complications. So, practitioners may want to choose their words carefully.