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Archives for January 19, 2025
EEOC Seeks First Subpoena Under Pregnant Workers Fairness Law
The EEOC initiated a lawsuit to obtain its first subpoena under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, seeking information from a freight transportation and logistics services personnel provider accused of bias.
‘Boomerang Employees’ Might Be The Best Hires: 4 Reasons Why
Believe it or not, welcoming back “boomerang employees” has hidden value for the company’s bottom line, and an expert explains why they could be your best team member.
New York City Publishes Updated FAQs for Earned Safe and Sick Time Act
On September 26, 2024, New York City published updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) in light of the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s (DCWP) adoption of the October 2023 amended rules and the January 2024
California Attorney General Issues Two Advisories Summarizing Law Applicable to AI
If you are looking for a high-level summary of California laws regulating artificial intelligence (AI), check out the two legal advisories issued by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. The first advisory is directed at consumers and entities about their rights and obligations under the state’s consumer protection, civil rights, competition,
Sixth Circuit Rules Jury Must Decide if FLSA Violations Were Willful
On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in Su v. KDE Equine, LLC that whether an employer willfully violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a fact question best left to the jury. The unanimous Sixth Circuit panel vacated the U.S. District
The Theory Of Equality Will Change The Workplace—Forever
Einstein’s E=mc² reshaped the universe; Equality’s E=FQ² can transform business, proving equality drives exponential impact. The future starts now.
How Gen Z Bosses Really Feel About Working With Their Own Generation
“Entrepreneurial.” “Spoiled.” “The shortcut generation.” Here’s what four Gen Z founders say about their generational peers – and their advice for how to work with them.
To Succeed With Return To Office, Focus On These 3 Wellness Strategies
JPMorgan, Amazon, and others are enforcing return to office mandates. Here are 3 wellness strategies to help companies ease the transition.
Littler Lightbulb: December Employment Appellate Roundup
This Littler Lightbulb highlights some recent labor and employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal.
At the Supreme Court
Previously Approved Visa Petitions Revoked by USCIS Are Not Appealable to Federal Court
Could You Be The Office Narcissist? 6 Warning Signs
Narcissism in leadership is prevalent within various industries. Here are six signs that you may be the narcissist in the office.
How to Write a Job Description That Actually Gets People to Apply
On the spectrum of managerial chores, writing a job description probably falls somewhere between conducting employee performance reviews and filing expense reports — high on tedium, low on immediate gratification. But experts advise shifting your perspective. Instead, see it as a chance to showcase how your organization’s vision, brand, and values connect with what jobseekers care about most. To get the attention of potential candidates, follow these steps: 1) Reflect on the qualities, knowledge, experience, and skills that would make a candidate a good fit. 2) Highlight how the job connects to the organization’s strategy. 3) Showcase opportunities for growth. 4) Emphasize skills, not diplomas 5) Highlight autonomy. 6) Choose your words carefully. 7) Be transparent about rewards. 8) Don’t be boring.
New Massachusetts Workforce Data Reporting: Covered MA Employers Must Submit Most Recent EEO Reports By February 3, 2025
A recently enacted Massachusetts law requires employers with 100 or more employees in the state to submit a copy of their most recently filed EEO reports to the state by February 1 annually (or the next business day following February 1, which is February 3 for 2025).
SCOTUS Resolves Circuit Dispute on FLSA Evidence Standards, Clarifying Lower Evidentiary Burden for Employers
In a unanimous decision issued on January 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the “preponderance of evidence” standard applies to employers seeking to prove an employee exemption from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Harris on Bloomberg’s The Close Discussing Trump Labor Nominee, Labor Relations, Tariffs and Inflation
I appeared with Matt Miller and Vonnie Quinn on Bloomberg TV’s “The Close” on Thursday, January 16 to discuss several labor-related topics: the likelihood that President Trump’s choice for Labor Secretary will be confirmed, the labor relations landscape in 2025, and the effect President Trump’s proposed tariffs and mass deportation