Coming out of COVID, law firms are redefining themselves and adapting new models of operations. At McGlinchey, we fine-tuned our operations under an initiative called #McGlincheyForward. And part of that effort is focused on...more
After joining McGlinchey in 2016, Mag Bickford has risen to firm leadership, serving on the executive Policy Committee, leading the Labor and Employment practice group, and managing the firm’s largest office in New Orleans....more
Under 2023 amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), owners, masters, and managing operators of U.S. documented commercial vessels, are now required to immediately report incidents of harassment, sexual...more
8/31/2023
/ Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Coast Guard ,
Commercial Vehicles ,
FBI ,
NDAA ,
Offshore Suppliers ,
Owner-Operators ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Safety Management Systems ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Vessels
On its face it appears to be counterintuitive: United States federal courts recognizing and enforcing workplace rights for employees working in an illegal industry. After all, we would not expect a judge to lend a sympathetic...more
8/19/2022
/ Age Discrimination ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Discrimination ,
Employee Rights ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Illegal Drugs ,
Race Discrimination ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Title VII
The Coronavirus’s impact on workplaces has led to what many are calling “The Great Resignation.” It’s impacting every industry nationwide, leaving many employers scrambling to retain and replace employees. In this second...more
The Coronavirus’s impact on workplaces has led to what many are calling “The Great Resignation. It’s almost impossible to replace employees who are leaving their jobs, and it’s impacting every industry nationwide.
In this...more
It’s the last quarter of the year, and for some, that means holiday gatherings and New Year’s resolutions. However, many managers and supervisors are instead saying “’tis the season for year-end performance reviews.” While...more
America’s population — and therefore, our workforce — has been steadily diversifying for decades. Soon the country will not have a plurality of any particular race, and with members of Generation Z, or those born after 1997,...more
The Delta variant of COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on businesses nationwide. Clients are contacting us daily with urgent questions as to how to deal with Delta and its impact on operations.
As we ride the Delta wave, we...more
8/17/2021
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Contact Tracing ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Employment Policies ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Labor Law Violations ,
Masks ,
Occupational Exposure ,
OSHA ,
Remote Working ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
Sick Employees ,
Surcharges ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Wage and Hour ,
Webinars ,
Workers' Compensation Claim ,
Workplace Illness and Injury Reporting ,
Workplace Safety
On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace entitled “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and...more
An “Equity in the Workplace” Discussion with McGlinchey’s Labor and Employment Team and DEI Committee -
Join attorneys from McGlinchey’s Labor and Employment group and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee on...more
If employers do not keep detailed payroll records, they run the risk of losing overtime claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). An employer recently lost just such a case in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of...more
In the time of Coronavirus, with many municipalities implementing restrictions on business and individual activity, employers may be anxious to return to normal operations, with staff onsite, as soon as possible. With...more
1/27/2021
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Exemptions ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Religious Accommodation ,
Vaccinations ,
Webinars ,
Workplace Safety
In the time of Coronavirus with many municipalities implementing restrictions on business and individual activity, employers are anxious to return to normal operations with staff onsite as soon as possible. With vaccines...more
1/13/2021
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
GINA ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Religious Accommodation ,
Religious Discrimination ,
Title VII ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
Election season is in full swing and the climate is certainly charged. In this episode of “More with McGlinchey,” Labor and Employment attorneys Mag Bickford, Rasch Brown, Camille Bryant, and Kathy Conklin discuss employees’...more
10/16/2020
/ Adverse Employment Action ,
Discipline ,
Employee Rights ,
Employment Policies ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
First Amendment ,
Free Speech ,
Hiring & Firing ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Political Affiliation ,
Political Contributions ,
Political Expression ,
Political Speech ,
Protected Concerted Activity ,
Social Media Policy ,
State Labor Laws
Construction has been deemed an essential industry during this pandemic, but what do employers do when the Coronavirus hits their job site?
In this episode of More with McGlinchey, Mag Bickford and Zelma Frederick chat...more
COVID-19 has created new, unexplored territory for employers. Even in a pandemic, it’s imperative that employers follow all EEO laws. Since COVID-19 is consistently evolving, it is important that employers continue to follow...more
6/18/2020
/ Confidential Information ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Guidance Update ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Medical Records ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Releases ,
Title VII ,
Virus Testing ,
Waivers ,
Workplace Harassment Guidance ,
Workplace Safety
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. For more than 50 years, courts interpreted Title VII’s prohibition on discrimination because of...more
6/15/2020
/ Altitude Express Inc v Zarda ,
Bostock v Clayton County Georgia ,
Civil Rights Act ,
EEOC v RG & GR Harris Funeral Homes ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Gender Identity ,
Hiring & Firing ,
LGBTQ ,
SCOTUS ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Sexual Orientation ,
Sexual Orientation Discrimination ,
Title VII ,
Transgender
Below are the questions and topics from last week’s “Coronavirus: Bring Your Employment Questions, Part 2” webinar on March 27, presented in a Q&A format. You should speak with an attorney to clarify these topics, as every...more
4/7/2020
/ CARES Act ,
Child Care ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Furloughs ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paid Leave ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
Retirement Plan Beneficiaries ,
SBA ,
Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay ,
Small Business Loans ,
Telecommuting
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This legislation extended additional assistance and protection to those affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
Below is a summary of...more
3/28/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Covered Employer ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay ,
Tax Credits ,
Unemployment Insurance
We are in unprecedented times. As the coronavirus continues to spread within the United States, employers are dealing with a number of rapidly changing issues with respect to workforce, labor, and employee benefits.
Join...more