Scott Jang comments that the PAGA reform changes will only apply to cases filed after June 19, 2024 and suggests that this may have triggered the uptick in filings by plaintiff attorneys since the PAGA reform was announced in “Plaintiff attorneys miss deadline for PAGA filings,” published by the Daily Journal.
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Jackson Lewis ranks 51st on the 2024 NLJ 500, recognized as one of the largest U.S. law firms by employee count, offering an annual overview of its growth and changes in "The 2024 NLJ 500: Ranked by Head Count," published by Law.com.
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Justin Barnes discusses how the Supreme Court’s decision will impact how companies assess the risk of classifying workers as exempt from overtime and emphasizes how crucial meeting the required evidentiary standard will be for employers if an exemption status is challenged in “Justices’ Look at Overtime Exemption Proof Raises Liability Risk,” published by Bloomberg Law.
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Justin Barnes discusses the potential financial relief for employers if the Supreme Court standardizes the proof required for FLSA overtime exemptions, suggesting that a consistent standard could reduce legal and financial risks for businesses nationwide who are found in violation of the FLSA in “Upcoming Supreme Court Decision May Make HR’s Exemption Analysis Less Costly,” published by SHRM.
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Michelle Phillips comments on the district court’s decision to mandate “religious liberty training”, arguing the order exceeds the scope of the court's civil-contempt authority and that such training decisions should be left to attorneys, aligning with EEOC standards in “4 Discrimination Cases To Watch In 2nd Half Of 2024,” published by Law360.
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Gavin Alexander is spotlighted for his commitment to making a positive change for lawyers in the LGBTQ+ community and using his platform to champion equality and justice across the industry in “5 Inspiring Legal Professionals Making Positive Change for Lawyers in the LGBTQ Community,” published by Legal Talk Network.
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NEW YORK, NY (June 20, 2024) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that Stephanie Adler-Paindiris, Ross M. Gardner and Alessandro “Alex” G.
Jeffrey Brecher discusses the necessity of court-approved FLSA settlements, suggesting that the requirement contradicts the ethical obligations of attorneys and normal processes observed in other legal frameworks in “Courts Grow Dubious Of Approval Obligation For FLSA Deals,” published by Law360.
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Ana Shields discusses the value of remote work offerings for employee retention and encourages employers to develop hybrid work protocols to ensure fairness and avoid claims of employee discrimination in “Striking a work/life balance requires managing a mobile workforce,” published by the Long Island Business News.
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Tanya Bovée and James Shea discuss Tanya’s recent receipt of the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity’s Edwin Archer Randolph Award for her dedication to fostering inclusivity within the legal industry, alongside her experience in representing employers and advancing DEI initiatives in “Connecticut Movers: Celebrating an Annual Award and Effective Teamwork at 2 Firms,” published by the Connecticut Law Tribune.
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