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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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Paycheck Protection Program: Government Enforcement, Oversight
Nearly one year ago, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic downturn, the Small Business Administration-backed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis. This article reviews how the government has been enforcing the requirements of the... More
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Inspector General Office Report Criticizes OSHA COVID-19 Enforcement, Pushes for COVID-19 Standard
Criticizing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) enforcement efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Labor Office of the Inspector General (OIG) pushes for a COVID-19, virus-specific standard in its report issued on February 25, 2021. In “COVID-19: Increased Worksite Complaints and... More
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Manufacturing Industry’s Labor Shortage and Immigrant Workers
The gap between jobs needing to be filled and the skilled talent pool capable of filling them continues to grow wider in many industries, particularly in the U.S. manufacturing industry. The ability to retain labor from abroad is essential to closing this gap, helping to replace an aging workforce, and infusing high skills into the... More
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See allSamantha Hoffman's Career Featured in ALM
Samantha Hoffman discusses her legal background and her recent elevation in "How I Made Firm Managing Principal: 'Seek Opportunities and Accept the Challenges That Come With Them,' Says Samantha Hoffman of Jackson Lewis," published by Law.com. More
Jackson 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