The National Labor Relations Act governs what most private-sector employers can say and do with respect to employee “concerted” or group activities, whether they are represented by a union or not. This includes scrutiny by the National Labor Relations Board of workplace rules and policies that may interfere with
COVID-19 Vaccination: A Littler Global Guide on Legal & Practical Implications in the Workplace (April Update)
The development of the COVID-19 vaccines has brought hope of returning to some semblance of a pre-COVID workplace. As governments around the world acquire the vaccines and begin implementing their vaccination efforts, employers are left to ascertain their response, considering their duties to protect workers’ health and safety and
Because of Winn-Dixie: What Does the Eleventh Circuit’s Ruling Mean for Website Accessibility Claims?
In a long-awaited decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reversed a trial court ruling and held that Winn-Dixie had not discriminated against a visually impaired customer who alleged that Winn-Dixie’s website was not accessible to him. The appellate court reasoned that he had not shown
New Mexico’s Healthy Workplaces Act Brings Paid Sick and Safe Time Law to the Land of Enchantment
On April 8, 2021, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law House Bill 20, the Healthy Workplaces Act (HWA). This law, effective July 1, 2022, will require all private employers to provide paid leave to employees that they can use for sick time, safe time, or other
Littler’s Ryan Hammond Appointed as Regional Office Managing Shareholder in Pacific Northwest
SEATTLE (April 13, 2021) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed Ryan Hammond as regional office managing shareholder (OMS) of the firm’s Pacific Northwest offices, effective immediately. Hammond will lead the Anchorage, Alaska and Portland, Oregon offices, in addition to his current
Employers Beware: Don’t Leave Zoomers “On Read”!
Littler Principal Cindy-Ann Thomas and her special guest, Pranam Lipinsk, a dedicated scholar of Generation Z and co-founder of Door of Clubs, delve into the (unofficial) rule book for attracting and retaining these young professionals. They will:
Recent Updates to CDC N95 Guidance: What Employers Need to Know
On April 9, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its “Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators.” The update includes changes to respirator-provision strategies at Conventional Capacity, Continge
Philadelphia Hotel, Airport Hospitality, and Event Center Businesses Face Significant New Recall and Retention Obligations
Philadelphia has imposed significant new recall and retention obligations on hotel, airport hospitality, and event center businesses as they struggle to recover in this uncertain COVID-19 economy. The new obligations are contained in a legislative package, styled as the Black Workers Matter Economic Recovery Package, which became law in
West Virginia Enacts Legislation to Clarify Worker Classification
Governor Jim Justice recently signed into law Senate Bill 272, the West Virginia Employment Law Workers Classification Act (the “Act”), which goes into effect on June 9, 2021. The legislation provides standards for determining who is an employee and who is an independent contractor under certain West Virginia statutes.
California Supreme Court Expands the Reach of the California Prevailing Wage Law
The trend over the last 20 years has been for California’s prevailing wage law to spread to areas previously unimagined. This spread has been due to inexact drafting of the law, constant tinkering by the legislature, and expansive readings of this arcane statute by the courts and agencies charged
A switch to digital efforts points to a hybrid marketing future
Cheri Husney shares how her law firm, Littler, leveraged electronic methods to support its digital marketing efforts amid the pandemic.
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Why ‘wandering’ employees are creating legal headaches for HR
Claire Deason shares her insight to HR professionals of what precautions to take with “wandering employees”.
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Preparing California Workers to Return to the Worksite
Melissa Peters advises on managing expectations while returning to the California workplace.
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Prospect of Affirmative Action Checks Worries U.S. Contractors
David Goldstein shares his view of data security concerning the OFCCP.
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Shareholder Lisa Kathumbi Rejoins Littler in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 12, 2021) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Lisa M. Kathumbi as a shareholder in its Columbus office. An attorney with Littler from 2013 to 2016, Kathumbi rejoins the firm from Bricker & Eckler LLP where she was
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