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Federal Pay Transparency Bills Introduced

Jackson Lewis P.C.·

On Equal Pay Day, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced three bills, including a national pay transparency bill, that she believes would help to close the pay gap between men and women. She chose Equal Pay Day for the introduction of these bills because it marks the additional days w

Pay Transparency Goes Primetime: Sweeping New Federal Legislation Proposed in Congress

Littler·

New proposed legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives would require all employers nationwide – regardless of size or number of employees – to include the wage range in all job postings, provide wage ranges to applicants, and provide wage ranges to existing employees for their positions. Repr

Hiring Teens For The Summer

Shaw Law Group, PC·

Some employers need additional employees to work during the summer, and teenagers on break from school can be a good fit for those needs.

Illinois Federal Judge Finds Another Eyewear Virtual Try-on Class Action Is Exempt Under BIPA’s Healthcare Exemption

Ogletree Deakins·

A federal judge in Illinois recently ruled that online shoppers cannot sustain claims that a virtual try-on (VTO) tool that allegedly scans facial geometry to preview the look of sunglasses on their face violates the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA or Privacy Act) because it falls into an ex

Lessons in Leave: 5 Potential Pitfalls Surrounding Sabbaticals

Ogletree Deakins·

Employers are increasingly offering periods of leave as a benefit for employees to combat burnout and retain high-quality workers. Employees are also asking for leave more frequently.

Using Strategic Thinking to Drive Success

Shaw Law Group, PC·

In this episode, Jen discusses why she started Shaw Law Group and how strategic thinking has made the firm so successful.

Strategies for Preparing to Deal with Crisis in the Workplace

FordHarrison·

Increasingly, employers find themselves facing a variety of crises in the workplace and are called upon to respond in real time. Crises in the workplace can take many forms, but commonly include the following.

Beltway Buzz, March 31, 2023

Ogletree Deakins·

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.

Littler Lightbulb – March Employment Appellate Roundup

Littler·

This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment and labor law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal over the last month. At the Supreme Court

Employment Contracts in the Americas

Littler·

In this How to Do Business in the Americas podcast series episode, Littler Shareholders Courtney Wilson and Juan Carlos Varela discuss the practical implications of employment contracts in the Americas and their interaction with non-compete agreements and confidentiality clauses. In this podcast, Co

Conversations with Women: Littler’s Traditional Labor Practice

Littler·

In this episode of our Women’s History Month podcast series, Conversations with Women , WLI co-chair Margaret Hogan talks with three Littler associates who have shaped their legal careers in the area of traditional labor. Listen as Kameron Miller, Ashton Hupman and Brittany Stepp tell their stories

Labor Trends in Warehousing and Distribution Industry to Watch

Jackson Lewis P.C.·

The warehousing and distribution industry has one of the highest overall union membership rates in the United States.

Treasury Department’s Greenbook Discusses Tax Treatment of On-Demand Pay

Littler·

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a document to explain the revenue proposals included in President Biden’s FY 2023 proposed Budget.

Come On…It’s 2023!

Shaw Law Group, PC·

In this episode, Jen reminds us that female employees still receive inappropriate comments about their appearance, and offer some suggestions to stop this behavior.

Is March Madness a Concern for Employers? You Can Bet On It!

Ogletree Deakins·

March Madness and the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s and Women’s Division I Basketball Tournaments routinely trigger countless office bracket contests and big distractions for workers. While March Madness can be an opportunity to boost employee engagement and workplace

Key Leadership Insights

Shaw Law Group, PC·

In this episode, Jen welcomes special guest Anne Fields, a workplace coach who helps leaders drive a positive culture and eliminate friction in the office.

Ones to Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2023

Littler·

As most state legislatures have been active during the first quarter of 2023, certain trends have started to emerge.