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Labor Law - Union Organizing
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued its “Fair Choice-Employee Voice” Final Rule , rescinding portions of its April 2020 union representation procedures on blocking charges, the voluntary recognition bar, and construction industry collective bargaining relationships. The Final Rule r
Federal Gov't - General
The U.S. Supreme Court held that when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeks civil penalties against a defendant for securities fraud, the Seventh Amendment of the U.S. Constitution entitles the defendant to a jury trial and the SEC must bring the action in federal court. Securities and
HR - Discipline & Discharge
Employee departures are a natural part of any organization's lifecycle, yet they can pose significant challenges if not managed properly. Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys for a discussion on comprehensive guidelines and strategies for effectively handling employee departures, ensuring smooth transi
HR - Construction Industry
OFCCP’s Proposal Requiring Construction Companies to Submit Monthly Employment Utilization Report
HR - Construction Industry
Employer wage and hour violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other applicable state laws are some of the most frequent in the construction industry. They are often the costliest an employer can make. However, common mistakes can be avoided with a careful review of wage and hour pract
HR - Construction Industry
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance on preventing harassment in the construction industry on June 18, 2024. The EEOC states in Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry that specific guidance was necessary because workplace harassment r
Affirmative Action - OFCCP
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has proposed reinstating a monthly reporting requirement for federal construction contractors nearly 30 years after discontinuing it. The proposal requires covered construction contractors to file Form CC-257, a monthly submission reporting
HR - Construction Industry
Cell phone communications, emails, and texts have been around for decades. According to JB Knowledge’s 2020 Construction Technology Report, 93 percent of construction industry workers use smartphones for work purposes.
Immigration - General
As immigration advocates make the case for more immigration to the United States, they tend to focus on the ways immigrants participate in our consumer economy. When highly skilled immigrants come to the United States on employment-based work visas, they contribute to the economy by buying goods, ta
Puerto Rico
New Puerto Rico law prohibits discrimination in public services, employment, education, and housing based on protective hairstyles or hair textures often associated with specific racial and national origin identities.
HR - Arbitration Issues
Courts are finding more workers who do not physically transport goods or people across state lines to be transportation workers exempt from arbitrating their claims under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA).
HR - General
By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it’s only halfway done. Our timely report, Mid-Year 2024: Now + Next , takes a closer look at the recent rules, regulations and rulings affecting employers today, the rest of the year and beyond.
Benefits - ERISA
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) regulates most private employee benefit retirement and welfare plans. This statute’s purview is vast; it governs employer-sponsored defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans and an array of welfare plans.
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it’s only halfway done. Our timely report, Mid-Year 2024: Now + Next, takes a closer look at the recent rules, regulations and rulings affecting employers today, the rest of the year and beyond.
HR - General
By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it’s only halfway done. Our timely report, Mid-Year 2024: Now + Next, takes a closer look at the recent rules, regulations and rulings affecting employers today, the rest of the year and beyond.
FLSA - Overtime Exemptions
By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it’s only halfway done. Our timely report, Mid-Year 2024: Now + Next, takes a closer look at the recent rules, regulations and rulings affecting employers today, the rest of the year and beyond.
Federal Gov't - General
Many entrenched U.S. federal agency regulations have existed for decades. However, the United States Supreme Court’s decision to end the Chevron doctrine exposed a governmental fault line, which may have far-reaching implications for employers.
HR - General
By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it’s only halfway done.
HR - Arbitration Issues
By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it’s only halfway done.
HR - General
By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it’s only halfway done. Our timely report, Mid-Year 2024: Now + Next, takes a closer look at the recent rules, regulations and rulings affecting employers today, the rest of the year and beyond.