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Key Considerations for Employers
The post-pandemic “new normal” is still in flux, stress-testing workplace identity and other issues faster than ever. Here are the employment and labor law trends and tactics sure to shape the new year.
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Jackson Lewis Trial Attorneys Secure Favorable Verdict
After a three week trial and two days of deliberation, a jury found that the plaintiff did not meet his burden of proof that he was terminated in retaliation for making a complaint under the False Claims Act.
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Jackson Lewis Launches ESG Group
Companies are increasingly being asked by regulators, investors, employees and the public about their position on ESG topics. As a result, employers require assistance with assessing and evaluating their policies and standards to develop thoughtful approaches to these issues that are consistent with their culture and philosophy.
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Vaccine Mandate Litigation Tracker
September 2022 marked the highest number yet of new lawsuits challenging employer vaccine mandates. Jackson Lewis continues to track these new cases, which show no sign of a slowdown.
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New OSHA Enforcement Guidance Promises Steeper Penalties for Employers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced two enforcement guidance changes with the goal of deterring violations by substantially increasing the penalties certain employers may face for alleged violations. OSHA released this guidance with a rhetorical flourish about employers allegedly putting “... More
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OSHA Increases Penalties for 2023
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has increased its minimum and maximum penalties for workplace safety and health violations by 7.7 percent effective January 17, 2023. Today, a “serious” violation can cost up to $15,625, and a “willful” or “repeat” violation can cost up to $... More
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Illinois Supreme Court Eliminates Possibility of One-Year Statute of Limitations for BIPA Claims
The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled out the possibility of a one-year statute of limitations for claims under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Tims v. Blackhorse Carriers, Inc., No. 127801 (Feb. 2, 2023). In answer to the certified question of whether the limitations period under section 13-201 of the... More
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(Mothering) Justice Denied: Legislative Amendments to Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Upheld
The Michigan legislature was within its authority to amend two ballot initiatives in 2018, one to significantly raise the minimum wage and the other to greatly expand the availability of paid sick leave to employees, the Michigan Court of Appeals has held. Mothering Justice v. Attorney General, 2023 Mich. App. LEXIS 625 (Mich. Ct. App.... More
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See allPeter J. Woo Named Board Chairperson and President of Asian American Insurance Network
IRVINE, CA (February 2, 2023) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Peter J. Woo has been appointed as Board Chairperson and President of the Asian American Insurance Network (AAIN). In this role, Peter will help further the organization’s mission which is dedicated to the... More
Nita Parikh Selected to Los Angeles Business Journal’s Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys List
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 26, 2023) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Principal Nita Parikh has been featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2023 Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys list. This award honors minority attorneys considered to be particularly impactful on... More
Jonathan O. Harris Joins Jackson Lewis in Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN (January 10, 2023) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Jonathan O. Harris has joined the firm’s Nashville office as a principal. Jon joins the firm from Ogletree Deakins and has nearly 20 years of experience in labor and employment law matters. “Jon’s substantial... More