March 15, 2022

Discrimination Cases Matter: Handling Employment Discrimination Charges

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...

March 08, 2022

Is Diversity Important? That’s Affirmative.

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...

March 10, 2022

Guidance for Employers on Vaccination and Testing Rules

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...

March 02, 2022

The DOL is Coming to Town. Have You Been Naughty or Nice?

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...

February 22, 2022

Don’t Be Miffed by WARN and RIFs

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...

February 15, 2022

“Spend 15 Minutes to Potentially Save 15%” on Your Settlement Payout and Gain Access to Private Market Settlement Data!

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...

February 08, 2022

Did Someone Order a Hero? Get Your NY HERO Act Plan and Policy Here!

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...

February 01, 2022

A Positive Result: Newly Revised Vaccination and Testing in the Workplace Survey

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...

January 26, 2022

Addition by Subtraction: Excluding Payments When Calculating the Regular Rate of Pay under the FLSA

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...

January 19, 2022

Virginia is for Lawyers: Employer Coverage under Major Labor & Employment Laws Chart (VA)

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...

January 14, 2022

Labor Week: Ruling on ‘Take-Home’ COVID-19 Cases in CA, New Amazon Unionization vote in AL & More

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...

January 12, 2022

Private Market Data – Negotiating Employment Claims Settlements: Insights from Bhavin Patel

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...

January 05, 2022

Private Market Data – Negotiating Employment Claims Settlements: Insights from Orit Goldring

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...

December 22, 2021

Private Market Data – Employment Discrimination Settlements: Insights from David S. Warner

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...

December 15, 2021

Ready to Settle Down? Try Mediating Your Employment Claims

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...