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Rethinking Pay Equity: Overcoming the Impact of Prior Salary Information

March 12, 2019 | Legal Update Article

This is the first in our four-part series titled “Rethinking Pay Equity,” a special series of legal alerts aimed at providing practical guidance to help employers address the many new rules, regulations, and best practices around equal pay in preparation for Equal Pay Day 2019. The series will culminate with a unique, complimentary... Read More

By Stephanie E. Lewis

Wage and Hour

Construction Trade Association Urges Minorities and Women to Join Construction Trades

March 19, 2019 | Legal Update Article

The leading organization for general contractors in the U.S. has announced a new effort to attract more women and minorities to construction. The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) said it will push to expand vocational education in high school and establish mentoring programs in college, according to the New York Daily... Read More

By Michael R. Hatcher

Corporate Diversity Counseling

Contractors, Your Subcontractors’ Wage and Hour Practices are Your Business

March 19, 2019 | Legal Update Article

A prime or general contractor may be held jointly and severally liable for any violations, including wage and hour violations, by its subcontractors if the contractor is found to be a joint employer with the subcontractor under applicable federal or state law. As most contractors who work on construction projects covered by the federal... Read More

By Leslie A. Stout-Tabackman

Wage and Hour

Scabby the Rat: Threatening Pest or Famous Labor Icon?

March 19, 2019 | Legal Update Article

Employers have at least one way to rid themselves of Scabby the Rat, a staple of labor union protest, following a decision from a federal appeals court upholding an ordinance enacted by the Town of Grand Chute, Wisconsin, banning anything placed on a public right-of-way that might obstruct vision or distract passing drivers. Construction... Read More

By Michael T. Mortensen

Labor and Preventive Practices

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Jackson Lewis' Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Spotlighted

January 31, 2019 | Michigan Lawyers Weekly

Marlo Johnson Roebuck discusses the firm's diverse roster of partners and associates, top-down mentality and on-going initiatives to promote diversity and inclusiveness in "Detroit firm bucking diversity stats," published by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Subscription may be required to view article Read More

David Mohl Authors "Using Technology to Detect, Confront, and Prevent Leave Abuse"

January 16, 2019 | @Work Magazine

David Mohl authors "Using Technology to Detect, Confront, and Prevent Leave Abuse," published by @Work Magazine.  Subscription may be required to view article Read More

Clifford Atlas and Erik Winton Discuss What Noncompete Attorneys Should Watch for in 2019

January 14, 2019 | Law 360

Clifford Atlas and Erik Winton discuss anticipated developments that lawyers who handle restrictive covenants need to know about for 2019 in "What Noncompete Lawyers Ought To Be Watching In 2019," published by Law360. Subscription may be required to view article Read More