New York City Sets Precedent in Combatting Height- and Weight-Based Bias in the Workplace
New York City is poised to become a trailblazer in the fight against height- and weight-based discrimination in the workplace,…
employment law
The Complex Workplace Dynamics Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, deeply rooted in complex geopolitical dynamics, is not confined to the battlefields; it has also permeated…
Businesses Adapt Diversity Programs to Navigate Legal Challenges
Conservative Group Drops Lawsuit After Changes to Diversity Criteria To fend off legal challenges, companies with racial diversity and inclusion…
President Biden’s Overtime Pay Rule Sparks Controversy and Legal Challenges
President Joe Biden's initial presidential term has been characterized by the resurrection of past policy proposals, including an ambitious overtime…
Former Judge Posner to Face Partial Claims in Wage Case, Court Rules
Former U.S. Circuit Judge Richard Posner is facing legal action as an Indiana man, Brian Vukadinovich, claims he is owed…
Greenspoon Marder Ready to Assist Hotel Employers in Navigating the Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance in Irvine, CA
Irvine, a vibrant city known for its hospitality industry, is set to enforce additional requirements under the Hotel Worker Protection…
Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Davis Polk’s Expertise in Employment Law Offers Insightful Guidance
Generative AI, an innovative form of artificial intelligence that can generate new content, is rapidly transforming various aspects of the…
Fisher Phillips adds former Amazon and Tesla Lawyer to their Employment Law Team
Fisher Phillips, a labor and employment law firm based in Atlanta, announced on Tuesday the addition of Robin Repass as…
Attorney Faces Lawsuit for ‘Quiet Quitting’ Law Firm Job, Fights Back with Sanctions Request
Heather Palmore, a former employee of the law firm Napoli Shkolnik, is being sued by her former employer for "quite…
California Judge Denies Amazon Workers’ Remote Work Expense Claim
Amazon has defeated a proposed class-action lawsuit filed by nearly 7,000 workers in California. The workers had claimed that Amazon…
National Labor Relations Board Ruling May End Contract Work
Summary: The National Labor Relations Board has revised its definition of “joint employer,” which is troubling to many companies, particularly…
Charlie Gonzalez, Former Congressman and Judge, Joins Ogletree Deakins
Summary: Charlie Gonzalez, former judge and congressman, has joined Ogletree Deakins in its San Antonio office. Ogletree Deakins is pleased…