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The EU Commission has published new Standard Contractual Clauses to facilitate transfers of personal data from the EU to countries lacking an EU adequacy decision, including the U.S. On this episode of We get work™, we discuss these new clauses and how they could apply to various cross-border transfer scenarios, including the transfer of human resource data in the technology industry.

As the COVID-19 workplace begins its third year, employers working on federal contracts must understand updated I-9 compliance and their I-9 and E-Verify responsibilities when employees relocate or work remotely. On this episode of We get work™, we discuss employers immigration compliance requirements in obtaining visas for international personnel, avoiding common I-9 pitfalls, and the importance...

Non-solicitation clauses in physician shareholder and employment agreements are under increased scrutiny, and enforcement actions concerning non-solicitation covenants are on the rise. On this episode of We get work ™, we discuss how employment agreements and enforcement actions make it difficult for healthcare employers to recruit critical physician talent, while protecting their competitive post...

As we enter the third year of the pandemic, change continues to be the one constant for employers. This episode in The Year Ahead series features a Q&A discussion with coleaders of Jackson Lewis' Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail and Technology industry groups who will share insights on how industries are addressing the challenges seen in 2021 and offering best practices to stay compliant and miti...

As we enter the third year of the pandemic, change continues to be the one constant for employers. On this episode of The Year Ahead series, we discuss the interplay of government driven vaccine mandates and the ensuing impacts on employers, including labor shortages and union organizing, as well as potential liabilities employers could face as a result. 

As we enter the third year of the pandemic, change continues to be the one constant for employers. On this episode of The Year Ahead series, we focus on DEI in the workplace, identifying the common misconceptions and mistakes organizations may make when approaching diversity, equity and inclusion and offering best practices to ensure equitable representation and treatment in all areas of the organ...

As we enter the third year of the pandemic, change continues to be the one constant for employers. On this episode of The Year Ahead series, we focus on the shifting regulatory landscape, identifying the provisions in large scale legislation impacting employers and the current climate at influential regulatory bodies like the EEOC and NLRB. 

Construction companies bidding on IIJA projects hope to get a piece of the billions of dollars allocated to infrastructure projects. However, with the government funding comes more requirements and obligations. On this episode of We get work™, we discuss the affirmative action obligations companies receiving federal dollars are required to meet, and how affirmative action obligations differ for co...

Traditional labor law will face significant change in the wake of the new $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act recently signed into law. Prioritization of project labor and community workforce agreements is one such noteworthy change. On this episode of We Get Work, we discuss what project labor agreements mean for construction contractors and subcontractors.

For early-stage tech employers, rapid business growth can quickly lead to costly employment and immigration law missteps. Risks can be magnified when striving to attract talent. On this episode of We Get Work, we share practical, yet critical steps employers should consider early in the business lifecycle of both domestic and foreign national employees to mitigate legal risk and financial exposure...

How critical is pay equity to a company's human capital? As the labor market continues to change at a rapid pace, employers need to manage the disruptive factors which have an impact on employee compensation and their ability to attract and retain a diverse workforce. On this episode, we explore what practices can trigger pay inequities and how to develop proactive solutions to address and avoid c...

In light of the regulatory activity aimed at limiting covenants not to compete, and the increased prevalence of remote work, how do tech companies protect their trade secrets?

When it comes to consolidations and restructurings, in-house counsel and the corporate law firms that support them have competing priorities to further a company's business objectives and mitigate legal risk. Labor and employment considerations are equally critical to a successful transaction. On this episode, we discuss the intricacies of employment law and the relevance of related issues that of...

Federal contractors and subcontractors recently received guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force when applying President Biden's Executive Order Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols. On this episode, we discuss the guidance dictating that covered employees must be fully vaccinated, unless legally entitled to an accommodation, and the many federal lawsuits already filed challenging...

Non-compete covenants in physician employment and shareholder agreements are common practice. Whether they are legally enforceable as drafted varies from state to state. Some states have broad interpretations of reasonableness — and there's a growing trend to disallow these types of agreements completely. On this episode of We get work™ we explore how hospital systems and medical groups can protec...

Unions are successfully targeting workers in the technology industry, even as employees transition to a more remote workplace during the pandemic.  In this episode, we discuss the evolution of unionization in the tech space, how COVID-19 has affected organizing activity by tech workers and what employers should do in response to organizing behavior.

Employees are the most valuable assets of any company. Particularly in the life sciences industry, where employees are often highly skilled and entrusted with trade secrets, it is mission critical to protect against unfair poaching by competitors. In this episode, we guide listeners through practical and legal ways to prevent poaching and retain your workforce.

The restaurant industry continues its slow, but steady recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. One of the most critical issues facing employers is attracting and retaining talent in the face of increasing difficulties to do so. This episode explores new approaches employers are piloting in an attempt to become an employer of choice in the industry—and not only stay in business but ultimately thrive...

As Pride month draws to a close, we turn our focus to the actual lived experience of LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace … inclusivity in action. On this episode of We get work™ we speak with Jackson Lewis lawyers about their experiences of being out in the workplace, what drove their career decisions and journey and the benefits of real inclusivity initiatives.

Remote work during COVID-19 presented a number of challenges including how to manage data privacy and security risks and complying with related laws that are being passed and amended at a dizzying pace. This episode of We get work™, explores why, as employers plan for post-pandemic life, it's critical that they include an assessment of their data privacy and security risks and make a commitment to...

Thousands of devices connecting to the internet make up the Internet of Things (IoT). While helping to streamline operations and improve productivity, the advantages of IoT are not without risks. Recent federal and state laws will influence the controls needed to minimize business interruption, workplace safety and data breaches. This episode of We get work™ discusses IoT-related risks for manufac...

The Supreme Court in Bostock held that the prohibition against discrimination on the basis of "sex" includes discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.  This episode of We get work™ explores how employers can reduce the risk of discrimination claims based on gender expression and foster a workplace culture where these issues do not become sources of tension in the employ...

The decision to terminate an employee is never an easy one. Ripple effects, including the burden on remaining staff and a potential decrease in productivity, can be felt across the organization. Even in the best of times, termination decisions are fraught with innumerable risks, including litigation. This episode of We get work™ explores how to best position your organization to face and defend th...

The onset of the pandemic left employers making tough decisions about the size and composition of their workforce. Reductions in force, furloughs and the WARN Act became the topics of discussion around many virtual conference tables. As states begin reopening, employers continue to need viable options to manage their workforce as their businesses bounce back. This episode explores what every emplo...

Employers should develop and implement the most compliant and risk adverse benefits plans, but the plaintiff's bar will still search for loopholes. Investment fees and loss, COBRA litigation and healthcare claims are only a few of the issues facing employers in 2021. This episode of We get work™ explores ERISA litigation issues and provides information and guidance on how to identify problems befo...