The U.S. Mental Health Crisis
This article is a continuation of a series of Alerts providing guidance for employers on handling mental health issues in the workplace and specifically addresses issues that relate to neurodiversity and employees who self-identify as neurodivergent.
Best of EntertainHR 2024
HR leaders can learn plenty from pop culture, be it through sports scandals, TV dramas, celebrity squabbles, and more. HRDA’s EntertainHR column breaks down recent news to shed light on best practices in the corporate space. While we don’t know what 2025 could entail, leaders can learn from past entertainment news. Let’s
Three FordHarrison Attorneys Named to the 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Karen Elliott Named 2024 “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business Magazine
EntertainHR: Mr. Monk Doesn’t Pay His Employee
There is something interesting about watching an old, beloved show for the first time years after the release of its final season. You miss the excitement of watching new episodes contemporaneously with other fans. But if the show you’ve chosen months or years after the fact is indeed worth watching,
What’s the Deal with Salaries?
Matt Banocy Listed as 2024 Missouri Rising Star
Virginia Employment Law Update – Getting Your Company Compliant for 2025
There are several Virginia and federal compliance deadlines set for January 1, 2025 and another for July 1, 2025. This Alert discusses key items to have in place along with some suggested best practices.
Federal District Court Invalidates DOL Overtime Rule
A federal district court in Texas has invalidated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) rule in its entirety which had increased the salary levels for the executive, administration, and professional employee exemptions. The ruling has immediate nationwide application. The proposed salary increases set for January 1, 2025 will not go into effect. The salary levels will revert to their pre-July 1, 2024 levels.
2025 Airline Labor & Employment Law Symposium
Beyond Friends: EAP Lessons from Matthew Perry’s Legacy of Helping Others
As family and friends recently paid tribute to Matthew Perry on the one-year anniversary of his untimely passing, I considered honoring his memory with a throw-back post about one of my favorite Friends episodes. But the beloved sitcom star repeatedly made clear that he wanted to be remembered for far
Federal Contractors Have Until December 9, 2024 To Object To The Release Of Their 2021 EEO-1 Type 2 Reports Under New FOIA Requests to OFCCP
Federal contractors have until December 9, 2024 to file written objections to disclosure of their EEO-1 reports by the OFCCP in response to a recent FOIA request.
Managing the Modern Workplace: Tips and Trends for Labor and Employment Law Compliance
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FordHarrison Awarded 2025 “Best Law Firms” Tier 1 Rankings by Best Lawyers
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that the firm has received Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Rankings in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers list of “Best Law Firms.” Firms included in the 2025 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.