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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...

National Equal Pay Day was created in 1996 to raise public awareness and illustrate the disparity between men's and women's wages for the same work. Twenty-five years later, more remains to be done to close the gap, and employers continue to grapple with policies and processes to ensure women and minorities are paid equitably.    In honor of this year's National Equal Pay Day, this episode explore...

It's 2021 and so many rules of the game have changed. Employers are facing increasing scrutiny on the Diversity Equity & Inclusion front. Some want to get ahead of it, and make sure their DEI programs are current and relevant. Others need to respond to simmering (or exploding!) issues within their workforce. Climate surveys are a new tool in an employer's arsenal that can help you tackle these and...

As a result of COVID-19, large numbers of women are leaving the workplace — reducing hours or taking on less responsibility in order to balance the tension between employee and caregiver.  This episode of We get work™ explores how employers can retain women employees and ensure equal opportunity for advancement to create a post pandemic workplace where employees feel safe and supported.

The NLRB and labor and employment law will see significant changes with a new administration in the White House. While changes may not be immediate, they could be far reaching and will certainly impact businesses large and small across the country.  This episode of We get work™ outlines the areas of focus for employers in 2021 to maintain healthy employee relations and ensure compliance with labor...

With COVID-19 giving rise to a whole host of new claims ranging from issues surrounding remote work to tuition reimbursement as well as new developments in the area of sexual orientation and gender identity, employers need a preventive strategy to minimize risk and avoid reputational damage at all costs.   This episode of We get work™ identifies litigation trends impacting employers and tips for a...

Like no other event in history, the COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on the value employee benefits bring to employment. What once may have been viewed as a "fringe" benefit is now central to attracting and retaining employees. Employers need to reevaluate their employee benefit programs and policies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, tailoring their offerings to meet employee needs and considerin...

Support for medical and recreational marijuana remains high across the U.S. as more states pass laws legalizing its use. This trend runs contrary to federal laws, creating a complicated compliance quandary for employers.  This episode of We get work™ examines how employers should approach employee use of marijuana in hiring decisions and disciplinary practices to avoid problems down the road.

The confluence of prominent social justice movements, enactment of state and local legislation and a presidential administration committed to diversity, equity and inclusion will keep pay equity front and center in 2021. Organizations should examine how they are perceived to preserve brand and avoid costly litigation. This episode of We get work™ looks at how organizations are legally and voluntar...