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See allEEOC Argues for Broader Causation Standard and Provides a Peek into the EEOC’s Future Focus
Legal precedent, including language from the U.S. Supreme Court, requires federal courts to take a broad view of the “but-for” causation standard for determining unlawful age discrimination in the workplace, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said in support of rehearing in a bank teller’s case. Causation... More
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Worker Classification: A Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Challenge for Real Estate Industry
While some say “COVID-19 has changed everything,” a couple of issues for real estate employers are unchanged. First, in the brokerage world, properly classifying agents as independent contractors, instead of employees, remains a concern, particularly as more states adopt some version of California’s employee-centered... More
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Wisconsin Passes COVID-19 Civil Liability Exemption for Employers
Businesses, schools, nonprofits, and other employers in Wisconsin are protected from COVID-19 litigation under 2021 Special Session Senate Bill 1, signed into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 4 by Governor Tony Evers on February 26, 2021. Section 8 of the new law provides employers some of the most expansive COVID-19 civil liability protections... More
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Massachusetts to Advance COVID-19 Reopening Plan; Boston to Delay Reopening
Governor Charlie Baker has announced that Massachusetts would advance to Step 2 of Phase III of the state’s reopening plan on March 1, 2021, relaxing restrictions on most indoor gatherings. The City of Boston will move to Phase III, Step 2 as well, with some exceptions. In addition, Governor Baker announced a plan to... More
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See allJackson Lewis Launches Expanded Mentoring System
NEW YORK, NY (February 24, 2021) Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, recently launched the RISE Mentoring System, an expanded mentoring program designed to ensure equitable, consistent access to mentorship for all associates across the firm, tailored for different stages of their careers.... More
Jackson Lewis Strengthens Employee Benefits Practice With Addition of Travis DeHaven
ATLANTA, GA (February 18, 2021) Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Travis DeHaven has joined the firm’s Atlanta office as a principal. Travis has more than 30 years of experience in all matters related to employee benefits and executive compensation. ... More
Jackson Lewis Reemphasizes Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
NEW YORK, NY (February 17, 2021) Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, announced today a series of actions intended to renew the firm’s commitment to be a trailblazer in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) both internally and externally. “Our commitment to diversity,... More