In October 2018, NPR reported that the U.S. unemployment rate had dropped to 3.7 percent, the lowest rate in 50 years. In some states, like Colorado, where I live, the rate is even lower (3.1 percent, per Denver Post). Record…
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It’s Time To Be Creative: Historically Low Unemployment Rates Fuel New Approaches To Parental Leave
Posted in Labor & Employment
The Importance of “Thanks-Giving” in the Workplace
Approaching the Thanksgiving holiday, many people take time to give thanks for what they have. This is a good time to remind employers of the positive impact “giving thanks” has on their employees, work environments and their organizations’ cultures. About…
Posted in Labor & Employment
The ADA and Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana: Top 5 Pitfalls for Healthcare Employers
Navigating the landscape of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) can be particularly challenging to clients in the healthcare industry. Need to wear a wrist brace? In most jobs, that would be no problem; in an area…
Posted in Labor & Employment
EEOC Data for FY 2018 Shows Uptick in Sexual Harassment Claims as Number of Other Claims Falls
On October 4, 2018, the EEOC announced preliminary sexual harassment data for FY 2018, which ended September 30. The acting chair of the agency, Victoria Lipnic, said the EEOC had received many requests for the data in the lead-up to…
Posted in Labor & Employment, Sexual Harassment
Halloween in the Workplace – What Could Go Wrong?
October 31st is right around the corner, and in workplaces all across the U.S. employers are contemplating having some kind of Halloween party or inviting employees to dress up. On its face, it seems like a great idea. Halloween can…
Defend Trade Secrets Act Whistleblower Immunity Notice – Small Price to Pay for Major Benefits
You probably already know that the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) makes available to employers a number of significant remedies, but what you may not know is that several of those remedies are contingent on employers notifying employees of…
Posted in Benefits, Labor & Employment
New Illinois Law Puts Money Back in Your Employees’ Wallets
As of January 1, 2019, Illinois will have one of the most expansive employee expense reimbursement laws in the country. Governor Bruce Rauner recently signed off on an amendment to the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, requiring employers to…
Posted in Labor & Employment
How to Handle Waivers in Discrimination Cases
It is every L&E attorney’s dream: You are deposing a Title VII plaintiff and it’s starting to get late. One by one, the plaintiff’s allegations of discrimination start to lose their luster; the seams are beginning to show. Plaintiff is…
Posted in Discrimination, Labor & Employment
Do You Know What Your Employees Are Talking About In Public? How To Avoid The Inadvertent Disclosure of Your Company’s Confidential Information
Imagine this scenario: Your top sales representative is traveling for work. He has a briefcase with your company’s logo on it. He decides to stop at a restaurant at the airport before catching his flight. While at the restaurant, he…
Posted in Labor & Employment
Three Workplace Shootings in 24 Hours: Now Is the Time to Take Action
Workplace violence is one of the most troubling issues keeping HR professionals and in-house counsel up at night – and with good reason. Just last week alone, there were three workplace shootings in a span of 24 hours. In 2018,…
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