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Archives for February 26, 2025
Miss Manners: It’s still harassment, even at a ‘sexy’ workplace
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am the event manager at a very sexy and trendy nightclub. We host fun parties every week.
How HR Executives Can Adapt to a New CEO
New CEO? Secure your role as a trusted advisor with expert HR strategies to build trust, align with business goals, and navigate leadership transitions.
When Hiring, Emphasize Skills over Degrees
Former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty explains how a skills-first mindset builds resilient teams and organizations.
If No One Sees You, No One Promotes You—Be Seen, Be Valued
Hard work alone won’t get you noticed. Learn how to boost your workplace visibility, make your contributions known, and advance your career.
Want To Go To Harvard Law? 5 Things High School Students Should Be Doing Now
If you’re a high school student interested in going to law school, here’s what you can be doing now to stand out to top law schools in the US.
Georgia Bill Introduced to Not Tax Overtime Compensation: 4 Employer Considerations
TakeawaysThe new bill is broader than the FLSA and, if passed, would apply to all businesses.The bill proposes a reporting requirement for all Georgia businesses.If the Georgia bill is passed, there may be greater incentive for employees to bring overtime claims under the FLSA.If the bill becomes law, there may be a tax incentive to switch some salaried employees to an hourly rate.Related link
Maynard Nexsen Recognized as a Pinnacle Performing Law Firm in 2024 Leopard Law Firm Index
Preliminary Injunction Issued to Block Provisions of Executive Orders Limiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs; Now What?
On February 21, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland issued a nationwide preliminary injunction halting the enforcement of three key provisions of President Trump’s Executive Orders intended to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), in the federal government and beyond.
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Itzel Danisi
Goldberg Segalla added attorney Itzel Danisi to the firm’s Workers’ Compensation practice group in Manhattan.
Politics at Work – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen reviews the legal protections for California employees’ political activities.
L&E Global Immigration Series: Navigating Global Mobility – Immigration Insights for the U.K. and U.S.
We invite you to the complete L&E Global webinar series. The webinars will be presented regionally, enabling us to compare developments in neighboring countries. Follow L&E Global on LinkedIn to stay informed about global legal developments.Jackson Lewis SpeakersMinnie Fu, PrincipalD.C. Region
Tonecia Brothers-Sutton Spotlighted for Her Career Achievements
Tonecia Brothers-Sutton is spotlighted by her alma mater for her legal career achievements and advocacy since receiving the Black History in the Making Award in 2019 in “Black History in the Making Award alumni highlight: Catch up with 2019 award recipient, Tonecia Brothers-Sutton,” published by the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences.Subscription may be required to view article
Trump DOJ Signals Pullback on Defense of Pregnant Worker Rule
The Justice Department has signaled plans to withdraw from defending the EEOC’s pregnant worker accommodation rule, which was challenged by Catholic groups opposed to provisions related to abortion and other medical services that violate their religious tenets.
Half Of U.S. Workers Are Scared About The Impact Of AI On Work
While a third of workers say that they feel hopeful about how AI may be used in the workplace, 52% say that they feel outright worried.