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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 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 -

Los Angeles County's Fair Chance Ordinance: A Comprehensive Guide

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 11/26/2024

Hiring in Los Angeles County has changed due to the implementation of the Fair Chance Ordinance. This ordinance, designed to promote fair employment opportunities for individuals with criminal records, introduces new...more

8 Steps to Stronger Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 3/10/2023

See why diverse companies are shown to make better decisions, maintain stronger financial performance, and drive greater innovation (and how to build — or strengthen — diversity and inclusion in your own practices and...more

California Lawsuit Prevention 101

Fox Rothschild LLP on 10/28/2020

It may be the season for a pumpkin latte and too much candy, or finally breaking out those soft sweaters and fuzzy slippers as the weather starts to chill (even in Los Angeles). But it is also the season for new lawsuits. In...more

[Webinar] Return to Work Considerations for Keeping Employees Safe - May 28th, 2:00 pm EDT

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP on 5/20/2020

Many states are beginning to experience a “flattening of the curve” when it comes to COVID-19 virus infection rates. With regulations varying from state to state, there are still so many unanswered questions about how...more

[Webinar] Critical Return to Work Employment Law Issues for Utah Employers - May 14th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PDT

Payne & Fears on 5/12/2020

Utah companies are beginning to open their doors again, and there is a lot to consider from an employment law perspective. This complimentary webinar will address some of the following issues: - Employer testing and...more

Give the Gift of Feedback to Your Employees This Holiday Season!

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC on 1/4/2019

Looking for the perfect gift for your employees this holiday season? Consider giving the gift of feedback (although turkeys and bonuses are certainly good, too!). An overwhelming amount of information has been published on...more

Avoiding Workplace Violence: Tips And Best Practices For Hospitality Employers

Fisher Phillips on 12/5/2018

Whether internal or external, violence in the workplace is an increasingly problematic issue that employers must learn to effectively minimize and prevent. This is even more important in the hospitality industry, given the...more

Top Ten Mistakes Employers Make and How To Keep From Making Them (Presentation)

Jackson Walker on 11/12/2018

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New York State Department of Labor Releases Draft Sexual Harassment Prevention Materials

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints on 8/28/2018

The New York State Department of Labor (DOL), in consultation with the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR), has released drafts of its model sexual harassment prevention policy, complaint form, and harassment...more

NYC #MeToo Update: Sexual Harassment Poster and Employee Fact Sheet Just Released

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints on 8/17/2018

Earlier this year, we wrote about the sweeping legislative changes enacted by New York State and New York City aimed at preventing workplace sexual harassment in the wake of #MeToo. Now, the NYC Commission on Human Rights...more

NYC Harassment Poster And Notice Released

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 8/13/2018

The New York City Commission on Human Rights has released the Fact Sheet and mandatory Notice referenced in the recent Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act (the “Act”). ...more

New York Response to #MeToo: New Laws Target Sexual Harassment

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 5/22/2018

Sweeping new legislation in New York aims to prevent and shine light on sexual harassment. New York State employers will soon be prohibited from mandating arbitration of sexual harassment claims. They must also obtain...more

New York Says #MeToo to Stronger Sexual Harassment Protections: A Summary of Action Items for Employers

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints on 5/1/2018

In the wake of the #MeToo movement and the nationwide discourse over the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace, New York State and New York City have taken aggressive steps to implement stronger protections against...more

Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Effective on April 1, 2018: Be Prepared

Holland & Knight LLP on 3/23/2018

• The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the Act), signed into law on July 27, 2017, becomes effective on April 1, 2018. • The Act expressly forbids discrimination against employees due to pregnancy or...more

Top 5 HR resolutions for not getting sued in 2017

FordHarrison on 12/20/2016

As 2016 draws to a close, each of us will likely take time to reflect on what we hope to achieve in the coming year. In my case, this reflection usually involves resolving to be happier and more productive and reduce my carb...more

New York State Adds Protected Classifications and Remedies for Workplace Discrimination

Morgan Lewis on 11/2/2015

The new laws are designed to protect equality for female employees in New York State; Governor also proposes regulations that would extend protections to transgender employees. On October 21, New York Governor Andrew...more

Socially Aware: The Social Media Law Update Volume 6, Issue 4

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media on 10/15/2015

Five social media law issues to discuss with your clients - The explosive growth of social media has clients facing legal questions that didn’t even exist a few short years ago. Helping your clients navigate this...more

Dodd-Frank and Diversity

Morgan Lewis on 8/11/2015

As the dust settles on the recent final interagency policy statement, employers should discuss with qualified counsel how to develop and encourage a diversity and inclusion strategy within the existing law....more

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