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See allTop Five Labor Law Developments for April 2022
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel (GC) filed a brief seeking to expand unions’ right to obtain recognition from employers based on signed authorization cards alone, without the need for a Board election. In a brief filed on April 11 in Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC, No. 28-CA-230115,... More
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U.S. Supreme Court Holds Waiver of Arbitration Rights Does Not Require Showing of Prejudice
A party is not required to show prejudice to establish that an opposing party has waived its right to arbitrate by litigating in court, the U.S. Supreme Court has held in a unanimous decision. Morgan v. Sundance, Inc., No. 21-328 (May 23, 2022). Although numerous federal courts of appeals have cited the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)... More
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New Jersey: Notice to Employees Required Before Using Tracking Devices on Vehicles Used by Employees
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law a bill that requires employers to provide employees written notice before using tracking devices on any vehicle used by an employee. Overview The new law, codified as N.J.S.A. § 34:6B-22, went into effect on April 18, 2022. Under the law, an employer that: knowingly... More
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EEOC, DOJ Release Expectations on Employers’ Use of Technology, AI for Employment Decisions
For decades, employers have used technology to help decision-making, from hiring to performance bonuses. While seemingly taking human biases out of the equation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have voiced concerns over potential disability discrimination from the use of... More
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See allNicky Jatana Honored as a Top 100 Lawyer by the Los Angeles Business Journal
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 19, 2022) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Nicky Jatana has been named a 2022 Top 100 Lawyer by the Los Angeles Business Journal. Nicky was selected for her legal achievements, community involvement and impact on the profession. “Throughout the time I... More
Jackson Lewis Names Donald E. English, Jr. Office Managing Principal in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD (May 16, 2022) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Donald “Donny” E. English, Jr. has been elevated to office managing principal in Baltimore. Donny succeeds esteemed employment attorney Brooks R. Amiot, who is retiring after 30 years of practice. “Donny is... More
Jonathan R. Cavalier Joins Jackson Lewis in Philadelphia
NEW YORK, NY (May 9, 2022) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Jonathan R. Cavalier has joined the firm’s Philadelphia office as a principal. Jon joins the firm from Cozen O’Connor and has more than 15 years of experience in labor and employment trials and litigation. ... More