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...
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...
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...
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...
Companies undertaking reductions in force (RIFs) or large group terminations that require Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notices can make their termination processes less burdensome and vexing by understanding RIF best practices and WARN...
Do you want to know the type of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims settling for the highest amounts? The lowest amounts? How about the proceeding phase where settlements are highest? And lowest? Complete this 15-minute questionnaire to gain access...
The NY Health and Essential Rights (HERO) Act requires employers to adopt an airborne infectious disease exposure plan. Are you ready to help your clients adopt such a plan and policy? This plan and policy template includes practical guidance and drafting notes...
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists and the legal landscape continues to change, are you ready to advise your clients on whether they can (or must) mandate COVID-19 vaccinations and/or must pay for costs and leave associated with vaccines and testing? Review Practical...
Do you need to advise your clients on the types of compensation that employers may exclude from the regular rate of pay calculation for nonexempt employees? Read this newly published practice note for guidance on this topic. READ NOW » Related Content...
Do you need to advise your clients on whether they are bound by major Virginia labor and employment laws? Read Practical Guidance’s newly published state law employer coverage chart. READ NOW » Related Content Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA...
CA Appeals Court Ruling Could Spur More ‘Take-Home’ COVID-19 Cases: On Dec. 21 the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District gave the go-ahead for a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that poor COVID-19 safety protocols at See’s Candies...
Do you have to negotiate employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation settlements or severance agreements? In this expert interview, Bhavin Patel, Assistant General Counsel for a Fortune Global 500 company, provides his expert insights on employment discrimination...
Do you have to negotiate employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation settlements or severance agreements? In this expert interview, Orit Goldring, L&E attorney and founder of The Goldring Firm, provides her expert insights on employment discrimination...
Do you work on employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation settlements or severance agreements? In this expert interview , David S. Warner, Co-Chair of the Labor & Employment department at Dorf & Nelson LLP, provides his unique insights on employment...
Learn employment mediation best practices from EPT Legal’s employment mediator and investigator, Elena Paraskevas-Thadani AWI-CH, in this new practice video from Practical Guidance, Mediating Employment Claims Video. WATCH NOW » Related Content...