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See allTop Five Labor Law Developments for February 2023
The National Labor Relations Board reinstated its previous standard for restricting employee severance agreements. McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (2023). The Board’s ruling applies to all severance agreements for employees covered by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and restricts certain confidentiality and non-... More
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Behind the Scenes in the Manufacturing Site-Selection Process
Whether seeking to expand an existing operation or grow into a new business, manufacturers large and small must evaluate locations with an eye on whether they would benefit their operations’ bottom line. Industries ranging from aerospace, agribusiness, automotive, and advanced manufacturing to the life sciences have identified site... More
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Best Practices for Manufacturers Managing Employee Medical Inquiries Under the ADA
For the manufacturing industry, managing employee injury and illness presents unique challenges. Manufacturing work often involves physically taxing or potentially dangerous activities. Use of heavy tools or machinery, repetitive motion, and exposure to hazards such as chemicals, extreme heat, and work at heights can lead to costly... More
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Puerto Rico House Seeks Injunction on Court Decision Striking Down 2022 Labor Reform
The struggle to provide certainty on employment issues to the private sector in Puerto Rico is not over. The Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives is seeking an injunction to stay the district court decision declaring null and void the controversial 2022 labor reform, Act 41-2022. Signed in June 2022, Act 41-2022... More
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See allJackson Lewis Appoints New Leadership in Hartford Office
HARTFORD, CT (March 14, 2023) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce James F. Shea has been elevated to Hartford office managing principal (OMP). Jim succeeds Tanya A. Bovée, who is stepping down to focus on her growing practice. Allison P. Dearington will assume the role of office... More
Jackson Lewis Names Jason C. Gavejian Berkeley Heights Office Managing Principal
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ (March 10, 2023) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Jason C. Gavejian has been elevated to Berkeley Heights office managing principal (OMP). Jason, who also co-leads the firm’s national Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity group, succeeds Richard J. Cino, who is stepping down to... More
Jackson Lewis Appoints New Leadership in New York City
NEW YORK CITY, NY (March 10, 2023) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Douglas J. Klein has been elevated to New York City office managing principal (OMP). Doug succeeds Lori D. Bauer, who is stepping down to focus on her growing practice. Dana G. Weisbrod will assume the role of office litigation... More