Tina Dukandar discusses the concept of “undue harm” as it relates to religious accommodations for teachers, specifically regarding transgender students’ names and pronouns in “Christian Teacher’s Student Pronoun Appeal Tests Hardship Limits,” published by Bloomberg Law. Subscription may be required to view article
Archives for January 21, 2025
Felice Ekelman and Michael Jakowsky Discuss New York’s Updated WARN Act and AI Layoffs
Felice Ekelman and Michael Jakowsky discuss New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to update the state’s WARN Act to require employers to disclose AI-related layoffs in “AI’s Power to Replace Workers Faces New Scrutiny, Starting in NY,” published by Bloomberg Law. Subscription may be required to view article
Daniel Schudroff Discusses the Future of NLRB Regulations Post-Loper Bright
Daniel Schudroff discusses how the Loper Bright decision might influence the National Labor Relations Board’s approach and willingness to create new rules in “NLRB May Be Cautious Of Regulation Post-Loper Bright,” published by Law360. Subscription may be required to view article
Legal AI is reaching deep into the workplace
Technology allows companies to automate the drafting of many contracts rather than relying on lawyers
Remote work is now the top requested workplace accommodation
Remote working was the top most requested workplace accommodation last year, and HR professionals need to have clear, consistent processes.
Puerto Rico Supreme Court Clarifies National Origin Discrimination
On January 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico had the opportunity to address the “national origin” protected category under the anti-discrimination provisions of Puerto Rico Act No. 100 of June 30, 1959, as amended (“Act 100”). In Roberto Jiménez Soto v. Carolina Catering Corp. (Sky Caterers), the Court
New York’s Digital Replica Law and its Impact on Artificial Intelligence and the Entertainment Industry
New York Senate Bill 7676B regulates contracts for the creation and use of digital replicas. This law took effect on January 1, 2025. The law defines “digital replica” as “a digital simulation of the voice or likeness of an individual” which, to an average person, “so closely resembles” the voice
Samia Kirmani Discusses Trump Administration’s Impact on DEI Policies
Samia Kirmani discusses the potential impact of the Trump administration’s recent executive orders on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and gender identity protections, highlighting the importance of observing their effects in government and private sector workplaces in “Trump Keeps Campaign Promise: No More DEI or Gender ID in Government,” published by Bloomberg. Subscription may be required to view article
Workers are coffee badging to get around return-to-office mandates. What is it?
Workers coffee badge to avoid company mandates to work in the office. They swipe their ID badges to mark their arrival, grab some coffee, go home.
More Workers Are Caring For Aging Parents. Why Should Employers Care?
More workers are caring for aging parents during the peak of their own careers. Employers will face a competitive disadvantage if they don’t invest in eldercare support.
Can Trump stop federal employees from working remotely? It depends.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending remote work arrangements for most federal employees.
Trump Ends Remote Work For Federal Employees, Hoping To Shrink The Federal Workforce
In one of his first actions as President of the United States, Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday ending remote work for all federal employees.
Generational bias is tearing the workplace apart. Practicing openness can help
Generational bias risks turning workplaces into battlegrounds of ‘us versus them’ instead of fostering cultures of collaboration.
How to Make Your Team’s Work More Visible
Helping your team members gain visibility isn’t just important for their growth and success — it’s vital for yours as a leader. Not only does it show your ability to nurture and develop potential, it also demonstrates your managerial chops. Here are practical strategies for how to boost your team’s visibility: 1) Take the time to genuinely understand your team members: their individual strengths, interests, and ambitions; 2) Consider the various avenues for showcasing your team’s work; 3) Focus on impact; 4) Share facts and specific examples; 5) Be guarded with criticism; 6) Promote collaboration and create opportunities for exposure; 7) Distribute credit strategically.
Employees See Middle Managers as an Organization’s Moral Compass
Asked for their examples of moral business leadership, as might be expected hundreds of MBA students described well-known CEOs, whose extraordinary actions we certainly can learn from (individuals such as Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia and Ratan Tata of the Tata Group). More frequently, however, respondents provided recollections about their own bosses (current and former) and the tangibility of how these middle managers made a meaningful difference in the lives of their teams and upheld the moral compass of their organizations. Becoming the manager whom others genuinely respect, admire, and recall as a moral role model requires deep work. Two areas, in particular, can help: taking a regular self-inventory to gauge your existing standing, and willingly correcting habits and behaviors — then monitoring them on an ongoing basis.