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Messy "Real Life" LARP: An Employer's Accident Response Deconstructed for In-House Counsel

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During Ward and Smith’s annual Employment Law Symposium, three attorneys provided insights on a fictional construction company's reaction to a serious job site accident. In the session, the attorneys shed light on key issues...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

How to Support an Employee Going Through a Gender Transition

As transgender employees become more comfortable living openly as their authentic selves in the workplace, employers should be prepared to work with transitioning employees. Consider putting a plan in place that fosters an...more

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Connecticut Private Employer Law Update

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The 2022 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly produced several laws governing the private employment sector. This article summarizes the major points of those laws....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Inclusivity And High Performance Begins With Psychological Safety

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A workplace where employees believe they can speak up candidly with ideas, questions, and concerns, and even make mistakes without fear of reprisal or adverse repercussions, contributes to inclusivity and can improve...more

Gould + Ratner LLP

Step 2 (cont.): Mental Health

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Employees must feel well to do their jobs well. Since March, one of my amazing partners has reminded me: “On the plane, they tell you to put your mask on first before assisting others.” The same premise can be applied on the...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Communicating Effectively Under the ADA: What Your Organization Needs to Know - Labor & Employment Newsletter

With the increase in communication and notices being sent to customers in multiple industries, one area companies in the 21st century need to be well aware of relates to communication disabilities under the Americans with...more

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The Ins And Outs Of The Walk-And-Talk Meeting

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If you could have any super power, what would it be? Many would ask for perfect timing, because timing is everything. An individual with great timing would be hilarious, an amazing investor, great at any timing-based sports,...more

Vedder Price

Gearing up for NYC’s “Cooperative Dialogue” Requirement Effective October 15: What Employers Need to Know

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While this month brought significant changes to all New York State employers in addressing workplace harassment, NYC employers will need to change gears and ensure that their policies and practices for addressing workplace...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Two New Laws Impose Increased Burden on NYC Firms - Hedge Up Alert: A Heads-Up on Employment Issues Confronting the Investment...

• New York City’s new Temporary Schedule Change Law requires firms to accommodate employee requests for temporary schedule changes for qualifying reasons up to two times per year. • An amendment to the New York City Human...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New NYC Law Requires Employers to Engage in “Cooperative Dialogue” for Workplace Accommodations

As of October 15, 2018, NYC employers with four or more employees will be required to engage in a “cooperative dialogue” with a person who may be entitled to a workplace accommodation. The “cooperative dialogue” resembles the...more

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Lowe’s Home Centers to Pay $55,000 To Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Cleburne Store Demoted Department Manager After Denying Him a Reasonable Accommodation, Federal Agency Charged - DALLAS - Lowe's Home Centers, LLC, a nationwide chain of home improvement and hardware stores, will pay...more

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