Regardless of the circumstances, separating an employee from an employer can be fraught with challenges. Are you prepared to draft a separation agreement under Connecticut law? Start with this newly published separation agreement as your template. READ NOW »...
LexisNexis® recently licensed three highly regarded Wolters Kluwer Answer Books essential for L&E practitioners: Employment Law Answer Book, Wage and Hour Answer Book, and Payroll Answer Book. Practical Guidance L&E provides links to key sections of...
With domestic violence cases rising, employers can play an important role in helping its employees navigate such difficult issues. Are you prepared to draft a policy that sets forth victims' rights to leave time or a reasonable accommodation under California...
HHS AGENCY PROPOSES RULE TO STABILIZE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) issued a proposed rule aimed at stabilizing individual and small group health insurance markets in anticipation of Congress’ possible repeal...
FEDERAL COURT FAST TRACKS REVIEW OF RULING BLOCKING IMPLEMENTATION OF OVERTIME REGULATIONS THE FIFTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS ISSUED A BRIEF order December 8 granting expedited review of a November 22 ruling by a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas...
Are you prepared to advise your clients on best practices for affirmative action plans that the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) requires for certain federal contractors? Watch this newly released practice video on affirmative action plans...
Are you prepared to advise your clients on the National Labor Relations Board’s process for investigating unfair labor practices and best practices to handle such investigations? Watch this newly released video on unfair labor practices, by Tony W. Torain...
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 bans employers from enforcing predispute arbitration agreements to arbitrate claims of sexual assault and sexual harassment, whether brought in an individual capacity or in a joint...
As jurisdictions enact laws requiring corporate board gender and racial diversity, are you ready to advise your clients on best practices to implement and maintain such diversity? Read this important practice note from Ellen Holloman of Cadwalader, Wickersham &...
Do you need to advise your clients on how to avoid and defend wage and hour claims? Watch three newly-released videos from attorneys Jeff Ruzal of Epstein Becker & Green and Carly Barratt of XPO Logistics entitled Avoiding Wage and Hour Claims Non-Exempt Employees...
For many workers and businesses, Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine may be their first time dealing with the devastating side effects of war. What should American businesses know about the Russian-Ukrainian war and what specific steps should they consider?...
Strong anti-discrimination laws and policies no doubt help prevent employees from alleging discrimination in the workplace. And yet, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and state agencies continue to see an abundance of such claims. Are you prepared...
By: Richard D. Glovsky, LOCKE LORD LLP This article addresses the COVID-19 vaccine and testing rules promulgated by the Biden Administration. It is an excerpt from the practice note Pandemic Flu/Influenza/Coronavirus (COVID-19): Key Employment Law Issues, Prevention...
Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words: they are increasingly imperative for your business, customers, and stakeholders. Yet pitfalls remain. Are you ready to create a more diverse and inclusive work environment? This practice note will help get...
In light of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division’s recent announcement that it plans to hire 100 more investigators , employers must be extra vigilant to ensure compliance with federal wage and hour laws. Such efforts should include self...