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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and... more +

Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings. less -

[Webinar] Work Visas in a Shifting Landscape – What’s Changing for Employers in 2025? - March 19th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

CDF Labor Law LLP on 3/5/2025

The ever-changing landscape of employment-based immigration continues to pose challenges for U.S. employers. With increased scrutiny on foreign national workers, compliance audits, and evolving nonimmigrant visa policies,...more

[Webinar] Navigating I-9 Compliance in a Trump Era of Enforcement - December 11th, 12:00 pm EST

Guidepost Solutions LLC on 11/27/2024

Join industry leaders Bill Riley, Morgan Bailey, and John Shofi as they share actionable insights and strategies to help your organization prepare for an anticipated increase in government worksite enforcement actions under...more

[Virtual Event] 40th Annual Employment Law Update - October 24th, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm ET

Kaufman & Canoles on 10/10/2024

Sometimes it seems employers are awash with new employment laws and regulations that require effective HR help to navigate. This year’s 40th ELU is designed to update employers on developments like the new proposed EEOC...more

[Event] 40th Annual Employment Law Update - July 16th, Hampton, VA

Kaufman & Canoles on 5/7/2024

Sometimes it seems employers are awash with new employment laws and regulations that require effective HR help to navigate. This year’s 40th ELU is designed to update employers on developments like the new proposed EEOC...more

Workplace Law Update: 22 Essential Items on Your August To-Do List

Fisher Phillips on 8/7/2023

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

Navigating Federal and State Youth Labor Laws

McDermott Will & Emery on 6/30/2023

With the summer job season in full swing, young people under the age of 18 are seeking employment opportunities while school is not in session. What employers may not be aware of is that 2023 has already seen increased focus...more

[Event] 2022 Government Contractor Employment Law Symposium - November 17th, Tysons, VA

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 11/11/2022

Join a multi-disciplinary team of Jackson Lewis attorneys, along with guest speakers from the government contracting firm Smith Pachter, for a full-day of presentations, interactive discussions and practical solutions...more

[Webinar] Government Contractors: Strategies to Mitigate Aggressive OFCCP Enforcement - June 8th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

PilieroMazza PLLC on 5/23/2022

With the rollout of its Affirmative Action Program Certification Portal, new annual pay equity directive, tightened audit timelines, and proposal to streamline pre-enforcement, the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal...more

Labor & Employment Symposium - Topics: Religious Accommodations—Vaccinations; DOL Mental Health Parity Audits

Jackson Walker on 12/20/2021

Jackson Walker Attorneys Scott McElhaney and John Koepke, along with Rory Akers from Lockton Dunning Benefits, discuss current labor and employment law topics that may impact you and your company. Topics: Religious...more

DOL Dips Its Toe into the World of ERISA Plan Cybersecurity

Polsinelli on 4/22/2021

Cybersecurity is by no means a new issue for employee benefit plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). Still, until recently, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) had not directly...more

New Jersey Employers Are No Longer Permitted To Inquire About Applicants’ Compensation History

White and Williams LLP on 8/30/2019

Effective January 2020, New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) will prohibit private sector employers from asking new-hire applicants about their compensation history prior to making an offer of employment, which...more

Untangling Complex Leave Issues – Part II

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 5/8/2019

In the second episode of this two-part series, John Stretton and Rachel Mandel discuss the complexities surrounding the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, including no fault attendance...more

Hey, DOL—Leave Those Kids Alone!

Fisher Phillips on 2/4/2019

These days, just about every dealership operates a Lube Express. And why wouldn’t a dealership have one? The Lube Express can generate additional revenue and give the customers a reason to come back again and again. The trick...more

Hiring Minors in the Heat of the Summer: What Employers Need to Know

Fisher Phillips on 5/18/2018

Summertime is quickly approaching and 'tis the season for beach vacations, fun in the sun, and summer hires—many of which will be under the age of 18 years old. In anticipation of summer hires, employers may want to...more

Ivanka Trump Intern Controversy Offers Key Reminders for Businesses

Carlton Fields on 9/2/2016

A recent blog post by one of Ivanka Trump’s interns suggests the Presidential candidate’s daughter uses unpaid interns to help run her website, IvankaTrump.com. The intern offered tips on staying financially afloat while...more

Planning for a Possible Government Shutdown: Labor and Employment Issues for Government Contractors

McGuireWoods LLP on 9/25/2015

With the federal government funded only through Sept. 30, 2015, unless Congress acts quickly, there is a reasonable likelihood of another government shutdown beginning Oct. 1, 2015. The looming shutdown will create...more

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