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Discrimination is prejudicial treatment related to (or inappropriate consideration of) an individual's actual or perceived membership in a particular class, group or category, such as an individual's... more +

New York City Prohibits Provisions Shortening Statutes of Limitations for Complaints and Civil Actions Related to Discrimination,...

Epstein Becker & Green on 8/6/2024

The New York City Council recently amended Sections 8-109 and 8-502 of the New York City Administrative Code, directly affecting employment agreements. ...more

Get Ready California Employers! A Wave Of New Employment Laws Set To Kick In Next Year.

Paul Hastings LLP on 11/2/2023

Another New Year means another flurry of new laws for California employers. Indeed, Governor Newsom had another busy October, signing over a dozen employee-friendly bills touching everything from cannabis use to workplace...more

The Role of Bystander Intervention in Preventing Workplace Harassment

Epstein Becker & Green on 4/10/2023

Organizations that successfully create an inclusive and positive culture understand that all of its people have an important role to play in maintaining a harassment-free workplace. Any incident of harassment can affect more...more

EEOC Condemns Antisemitism in Unanimous Resolution

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 5/27/2021

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has unanimously approved a resolution condemning the recent violence, harassment, and acts of bias against Jewish individuals in the United States, the...more

Do Zero Tolerance Policies Make Zero Sense?

Fisher Phillips on 7/23/2018

When one hears about a workplace shooting, it’s easy to demand a “Zero Tolerance” rule against workplace violence. It’s understandable that after the staggering and even criminal revelations of the #METOO Movement that...more

A Fast and Furious Safety, Labor and HR Update - Issue 1

Fisher Phillips on 3/28/2016

A New Approach to My Posts - Last week I was honored to be named a Top Author in J.D. Supra Readers’ Choice Awards. I write a great deal when I should probably be billing, but you guys seem to enjoy my stuff, so thanks!...more

Corporate Divorce Series: An Employment Relationship Fail

Mintz - Employment, Labor & Benefits... on 10/30/2015

Few of us can honestly say that our job never disappoints us and the same can probably be said of personal relationships. But how do you know when you are in a failed employment relationship and what do you do about it?...more

Addressing and Preventing Workplace Violence

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace on 9/3/2015

The subject of workplace violence has unfortunately made headlines once again after a news anchor and cameraman were killed by a former co-worker in Virginia last week. Employers are understandably concerned and have...more

Workplace Violence – Putting Employers on the Horns of a Dilemma

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 8/14/2015

Employers today can find themselves in a seemingly untenable dilemma when they have violence threaten to invade their workplaces. Two recent cases illustrate the competing liabilities that employers face in their...more

Ringing in the New Year: A Summary of New Employment Laws for 2015

Buchalter on 12/17/2014

With the use of more than a few pens, the Governor of California has enacted more than 50 new laws related to employment, some of which affect all employers, and others that affect only specific industries. Unfortunately for...more

The Employment Law Authority - December 2014

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 12/17/2014

In This Issue: - Justices Issue Pro-Employer Rulling in FLSA Case - Ogletree Deakins Named A "Law Firm of the Year" - California Mandates Anti-Bullying Training for Supervisors - OFCCP Issues Final...more

2015 Labor & Employment Law Update for California Employers

Allen Matkins on 12/2/2014

The California Legislature enacted a number of new bills that become effective in 2015. Among the most significant are the following...more

Tales From The Crypt - Rule No. 10 – There Is No “I(Ntegrity)” In Team - Part I

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 5/7/2014

Ed. Note-today we begin a two-part series from the Two Tough Cookies about some of the toughest choices a compliance practitioner may face. As important as this message is for the compliance practitioner, I hope that this...more

Is Your Criminal Screening Process Compliant?

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 5/31/2013

An employer’s reluctance in hiring an applicant with a criminal history is understandable and sensible. Employers have an obligation to ensure a safe workplace, can be fined for failing to enact safeguards against workplace...more

Protecting the Workforce from Violence

Snell & Wilmer on 2/28/2013

Tragic acts of violence have taken over our headlines and can destroy not only lives, but businesses. With the rise in reported gun violence, the numerous recent tragedies around the country and continued economic troubles...more

California Employment Law Notes - January 2013

Proskauer Rose LLP on 1/14/2013

In This Issue: - $1.347 Million Award To Former General Counsel For Breach Of Implied Contract Is Upheld - Faigin v. Signature Group Holdings, Inc., 211 Cal. App. 4th 726 (2012) - $114,000 Pregnancy...more

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