Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Jason C. Gavejian has been elevated to Berkeley Heights office managing principal (OMP).
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Ready, Boss? Tips for Leading Your Team as a New Attorney
Fermin Llaguno offers some much-needed advice on leading teams as a young lawyer.
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Hybrid models are under attack, but the full-time return to the office isn’t quite what it seems
As some companies clamp down on work-from-home arrangements, Terri M. Solomon says companies are still figuring out whether to use a carrot or a stick to lure them back.
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Pay transparency and salary history rules aim to close gender wage gap for women
When it comes to closing pay gaps, Denise Visconti says progress will come from organizations looking internally and doing something about making sure they’re promoting people fairly.
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Beyond the FMLA: Will a federal paid leave law ever come to pass?
Jeff Nowak explains why he has little confidence the federal government will pass sweeping leave legislation and how the FLMA might evolve because of it.
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Fed. Bills To Kill Subminimum Wage Strike Balance, Attys Say
Libby Henninger talks about new bipartisan legislation that would end a U.S. Department of Labor program enabling employers to pay workers with disabilities below minimum wage.
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Kimberly Bennett Discusses Immigration Basics for HR Professionals
Kimberly Bennett discusses immigration topics that human resources professionals may want to familiarize themselves with to improve their hiring practices in “Employment Immigration for HR Professionals,” published by the National Association of Women Lawyers.
Stephanie Adler-Paindiris Discusses Faith-Based Exemptions to Vaccine Mandates
Stephanie Adler-Paindiris discusses an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case that could make it more difficult for companies to defend against employees’ faith-based challenges to COVID-19 vaccine mandates in “High Court Religious Bias Case May Strengthen Vaccine Suits,” published by Law360.
Bernard Tisdale Comments on Trend of Employers Deciding Not to Drug Test for Marijuana
Bernard Tisdale comments on the legal issues employers may want to consider before deciding not to drug test for marijuana in “More companies decide to stop screening new hires for marijuana,” published by WSOC-TV.
Joy Chin Discusses New York State’s Upcoming Pay Transparency Law
Joy Chin discusses steps New York employers can take to prepare for the state’s new pay transparency law, which is similar to New York City’s law in “Pay transparency is often kept in soft focus,” published by Newsday.
Littler Survey: Economic Uncertainty Creates New Workforce Challenges for Employers
Survey of more than 450 employers reveals critical insights on layoffs, hiring practices and more
(March 8, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has released the results of its latest Employer Pulse Survey Report: 2023 Economic Outlook, based on responses from more
SARAH MORTON NAMED FORDHARRISON’S HOUSTON OFFICE MANAGING PARTNER
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that Sarah Morton was named FordHarrison’s Houston Office Managing Partner. Sarah founded the Houston office in November of 2022.
Littler Names New Leadership for Two Affinity Groups
(March 7, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed new leadership for two of its affinity groups: Reunión and the Veterans Initiative. Shareholder Alexa Laborda Nelson (Philadelphia) joins Shareholder Daniel Gomez-Sanchez (Long Island) as co-chair of Reunión, while Shareholder Wendy Buckingham
Felice B. Ekelman Co-authors Book “Thrive with a Hybrid Workplace: Step-by-Step Guidance from the Experts”
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that Principal Felice B. Ekelman has co-authored “Thrive with a Hybrid Workplace: Step-by-Step Guidance from the Experts,” a book focused on the future of work, and how to minimize risk and maximize growth.
Verizon Names Jackson Lewis as First IDEAward Honoree
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that Verizon has named the firm its inaugural IDEAward recipient. The IDEAward is an annual recognition of a law firm partner who demonstrates excellence in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The award spotlights the award recipient’s best practices, approaches and effective programs that advance DEI and belonging within their firms and the wider legal profession.