Archives for February 3, 2025
Everything you always wanted to know about Woody Allen’s former private chef’s USERRA lawsuit* (*but were afraid to ask)
Bradford Kelley and Emily Haigh discuss a personal chef’s complaint accusing Woody Allen and his wife of violating the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act by discriminating against him based on his military service obligations.
Westlaw Today
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The DEI backlash: employers ‘reframing not retreating’
Alyesha Asghar says President Trump’s executive orders addressing DEI have spurred many employers to conduct privileged self- assessments of their DEI programmes and calibrating.
Financial Times
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Trump’s immigration policy likely to cause ‘mayhem’ for next 4 years
Jorge Lopez says he expects “nothing else but mayhem going on for the next four years” as a result of the Trump administration’s immigration policy.
Construction Dive
Fashion forward: New York’s Fashion Workers Act threads new standards
Miguel Lopez discusses The New York Fashion Workers Act, which is set to take effect on June 19, 2025, and will introduce significant changes to the fashion industry, particularly for Model Management Companies (MMCs) and their clients.
Thomson Reuters
Franchisers Seize GOP Sweep as Opportunity on Joint Employer
Alexander T. MacDonald says no matter what people think about the joint employer issue, it is indisputable that there has been excessive policy gyration on this issue that isn’t good for anyone.
Bloomberg Law
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Workplace Immigration Raids and I-9 Audits
One of President Trump’s major campaign promises was to crackdown on illegal immigration. In his first few weeks on the job, the President has taken various steps in this direction. Workplace raids and Form I-9 audits
Mendy Halberstam Named Florida Legal Awards Honoree
Mendy Halberstam was named a Florida Legal Awards Honoree in the Distinguished Leader category in “DBR Announces 2025 Florida Legal Awards Finalists, Honorees,” published by the Daily Business Review. Subscription may be required to view article
Kevin Lauri Discusses Jackson Lewis’ Leadership and Commitment to Excellence
Kevin Lauri discusses his re-election as firm chair and its recent leadership restructuring that included the reorganization of Jackson Lewis’ practice groups and the appointment of several national heads in “Jackson Lewis Reelects Chair Amid Leadership Changes,” published by Law360. Subscription may be required to view article
3 Reasons Why Gen Z Is ‘Revenge Quitting’ At Work—By A Psychologist
Gen Z is at the forefront of the “revenge quitting” movement—abrupt resignations fueled by workplace resentment, with many going out loud to make their frustration known.
Job security is dead. Reset your workplace with ‘radical transparency.’
Workplace advice: Employees no longer trust their employers. Give them a reason to stay.
Returning to the office? Keep these workplace etiquette tips in mind.
Remote workers returning to the office may need to reacclimate. Etiquette experts gave some advice and reminders for a smooth transition back.
How to Encourage the Right Kind of Conflict on Your Team
Tensions are inevitable in the workplace. But there is a difference between healthy and unhealthy conflicts. Healthy team conflict moves a team towards its goals and builds productive, respectful, and trusting relationships. Unproductive conflict, on the other hand, holds a team back. Here are four ways to encourage healthy conflict on your team: 1) Tell your team that disagreements are expected and a normal — and productive — part of collaboration, teamwork, and innovation. 2) Name positive tensions. 3) Separate the people from the problem. 4) Stay calm.
Return To Office Mandate Making You Crazy? Here’s How To Navigate It
If you’re stuck heading back to the office, here’s how to protect your time, set boundaries, and stay in control— without losing your mind.
5 skills you can learn from poker to ace your next job interview
The way you approach the job hunt is similar to how a professional gambler approaches the poker table, says Jamie Wall, casino analyst and body language expert.