Helping Employers in Employment Law Matters and Labor Relations
Remember the PUMP Act from 2023? A Kansas and a New York McDonald’s did not and are in the legal cross hairs. Neither restaurant provided safe, private lactation spaces nor appropriate break times. The Feds are taking note of this … Read More
Steve Jobs was a notoriously tough boss. Bill Belichik, perhaps the greatest coach in NFL history, is known to be demanding and dour (and currently unemployed). Would their styles survive the changing workplace standards of today? Would the new generation … Read More
Like you, all sorts of articles and blogs cross my email everyday. Eye-catching headlines and subject lines scream out. Sometimes, those large font statements turn out to be misleading on closer inspection. But the thought that is put in your … Read More
The Biden administration is finally getting its rule on what determines an independent contractor relationship. The Trump era rule, which was much broader, has been rescinded. In its place is a six part test, considering a “totality of the circumstances,” … Read More
Let’s face it, keeping resolutions is tough. At the same time, ticking off a checklist is pretty great! Here are 5 To Do Items for 2024, based on 2023 developments and best practices: Employee Handbook: Great time to review your … Read More
Happy Holidays We are grateful everyday to have so many amazing clients. As always, working with you is an honor. In 2023, we made our team even stronger by adding two excellent lawyers: Julia Pomella-Griggs and Gregory Paal. We all look forward to working … Read More
Bring on the holiday cheer and the holiday parties! While you’re making your list, check it twice – for any potential liabilities. A few simple steps can help minimize potential risk and keep your celebration on track. Liability can arise … Read More
WHAT HAPPENED IN 2023: State law changes; aggressive Attorneys General; a new pro-employee majority on the NLRB; the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA); the Biden administration’s commitment to enforcing federal laws and auditing workplaces under OSHA, FLSA and the EEOC; … Read More
Why do most claims against employers tack on retaliation? Cuz that is where the money is! Over the years, courts have even dismissed the underlying claim–say discrimination based on gender–but upheld retaliatory acts by the employer. Ka-ching. Retaliation claims strike … Read More
Many post-COVID return to work mandates have been met with a serious challenge by workers: mental health issues. The Wall Street Journal reported astonishing figures on return to work and mental health claims recently: The number of charges filed to … Read More
The EEOC announced the opening of data collection for 2022 EEO-1 reports yesterday, with claims of making the process more user friendly. Here WHO files? All private sector employers with 100 or more employees, and federal contractors with 50 or … Read More