NEW YORK, NY (March 11, 2025) – Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Principals Lariza P. Hebert in Houston and Steven M. Zimmerman in Los Angeles.
Archives for March 11, 2025
Cure a Toxic Workplace With Core Values
New research shows what traits impacted employees most, making it easier to create a positive work culture.
5 Steps To Survive A Layoff And Get Hired Fast In 2025
Just got laid off? Here’s how to negotiate severance, get hired fast, and survive a layoff in this survival guide for 2025.
‘A spoon is better than a fork’: How a 53-year-old woman defied Elon Musk and rocked the EEOC with a viral email
“I know I take a great personal risk in sending out this message,” Karen Ortiz wrote.
Trump DOJ Wants HR Chief Out of Court in Fired Worker Lawsuit
The Trump administration objected to its acting personnel chief testifying in California federal court as part of a suit challenging its firing of tens of thousands of new hires.
As Power Shifts Back to Employers, They Need to Avoid 3 Pitfalls
Workplace power dynamics are cyclical. But history is clear: When employers overplay their hand, they pay for it. Higher turnover, reputational damage, and long-term performance declines always follow. There are a few common temptations leaders must avoid while they sit on the more favorable side of the table. They must resist: 1) micromanagement, over-surveillance, and rigid controls; 2) neglecting employee well-being; and 3) the replaceable-worker mindset. It’s in the long-term best interests of both employers and employees to see one another not as adversaries to extract as much as we can from, but rather as allies toward whom we feel genuine commitment to help one another succeed and thrive.
Meta reportedly keeps ‘do not hire’ lists but HR experts warn the practice can be risky
Former Meta employees say they can no longer be rehired after being put on a secretive internal list.
Healthcare Organizing Dominoes: Are Physicians and Providers Next?
Georgia Court’s Ruling on Rycroft Defense Signals Key Limitation for Employers
The Georgia Court of Appeals limited the application of the Rycroft defense, ruling an employer may waive the right to deny Workers’ Compensation benefits for a subsequent injury once they continue to employ a worker after learning of a prior undisclosed injury
How To Quit A Job You Just Started Without Burning Bridges
Need to leave a new job? Learn how to quit a job you just started without damaging your professional network or reputation.
Employee Leave Requests Are on the Rise
Employees are taking more time off for illness, mental health, and caregiving responsibilities. Learn why that’s a challenge for HR — and how to overcome it.
Will the US Labor Market Rebound in 2025?
With wage gains stabilizing, unemployment low, and health care continuing to drive job creation, how will recent policy shifts impact the labor market?
New Bills Introduced
With a February 21 deadline to introduce new California legislation, the folks at the Capitol recently unveiled several employment-related bills. Although some of them may not make it to the Governor’s desk, they provide a
Considerations for Artificial Intelligence Policies in the Workplace
Because the use AI in the workplace can present serious risks to an organization, particularly involving security, intellectual property, confidentiality, and labor and employment legal risks, employers should consider adopting an AI policy to ensure that their use of AI is responsible, ethical, and legally compliant. AI policies can help
What are the Answers You Need about the Department of Education’s FAQs and Dear Colleague Letter
The Department of Education has rolled out guidance on how it plans to enforce President Trump’s recent EOs regarding “unlawful DEI.” Although the guidance provides education institutions with some information regarding how to comply, many questions remain unanswered.