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A landmark piece of legislation, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act provides expansive protections for workers impacted by pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions. The EEOC's final regulations provide important clarifications and insights into how the agency plans to enforce the law. 

Recent SCOTUS decisions, including  Loper Bright could see challenges to ADA and FMLA regulations.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:05 The Impact of the Loper Bright Decision on ADA and FMLA Regulations 05:14 Understanding the Facts of the Loper Bright Decision 07:09 The End of Chevron and its Implications 09:37 The Future of Existing Regulations 13:22 The Importance of Compliance with Existing Reg...

To address the increasingly hot temperatures nationwide, OSHA has moved closer to a final rule for workplace heat injury and illness prevention by issuing its Notice of Rulemaking in the Federal Register.  Chapters 00:00  Introduction and Background 01:49 Status of the Proposed Rule 03:09 State Plan Standards 04:32 OSHA's National Emphasis Program 08:19 Triggers and Requirements 10:14 Training and...

Recent SCOTUS decisions including  Loper Bright, Enterprises v. Raimondo , and  Murthy v. Missouri are potential game changers for employers, and may make it difficult for the Department of Labor to defend its wage and hour rules in court.

The NLRB stands out from other administrative agencies due to its quasi-judicial nature. It doesn't just issue decisions; it also has rule-making powers. The agency's decisions are often given great deference. Will the Loper Bright decision make it easier for employers to challenge Board regulations? 

By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it's only halfway done. Our timely report, Mid-Year 2024: Now + Next, takes a closer look at the recent rules, regulations and rulings affecting employers today, the rest of the year and beyond.

By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it's only halfway done. Our timely report, Mid-Year 2024: Now + Next, takes a closer look at the recent rules, regulations and rulings affecting employers today, the rest of the year and beyond.

By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it's only halfway done. Our timely report, Mid-Year 2024: Now + Next, takes a closer look at the recent rules, regulations and rulings affecting employers today, the rest of the year and beyond.

By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it's only halfway done. Our timely report, Mid-Year 2024: Now + Next, takes a closer look at the recent rules, regulations and rulings affecting employers today, the rest of the year and beyond.

By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it's only halfway done. Our timely report, Mid-Year 2024: Now + Next, takes a closer look at the recent rules, regulations and rulings affecting employers today, the rest of the year and beyond.

Many entrenched U.S. federal agency regulations have existed for decades. However, the United States Supreme Court's decision to end the Chevron doctrine exposed a governmental fault line, which may have far-reaching implications for employers.

By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it's only halfway done. Our timely report, Mid-Year 2024: Now + Next, takes a closer look at the recent rules, regulations and rulings affecting employers today, the rest of the year and beyond.

The EEOC's final regulations and interpretative guidance implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act provide important clarifications and insights into how the EEOC will enforce the law. The PWFA went into effect on June 27, 2023.

The life sciences industry's diverse workforce encompasses manufacturing, laboratories, office workers, and a remote sales force, which may make it challenging for employers to respond to a broad array of requests for accommodations.

New laws require Illinois and Cook County employers to provide employees with paid leave that can be used for any reason, while a new Chicago law, effective July 1, 2024, requires Chicago employers to provide both paid leave that can be used for any reason and paid sick leave.

LGBTQIA+ Pride Month is a time to celebrate our pride and reflect on the importance of employees feeling aligned and supported when coming out in the workplace. 

As life sciences companies research, discover and accelerate their product advancements to improve lives, they strive to avoid risks to the privacy and security of their sensitive data and company systems. However, emerging technologies, remote work, and international travel among employees bring privacy risks that demand immediate attention. 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce challenged the NLRB's 2023 Rule, arguing the Rule is unlawfully overbroad and would negatively affect franchisors-franchisees, contractors-subcontractors, and staffing agencies-user employers.  

Our We get growth series of Jackson Lewis' We get work™ podcast welcomes and highlights new colleagues and reinforces the essence of Jackson Lewis teamwork and inclusion—delivering the value-added knowledge, support, and guidance our clients need.  

Starting May 31, 2024, employers will have less control on who can access your workplace.

Government contractors responsible for preparing affirmative action plans must certify that they're actively developing and maintaining them. The deadline for this required certification is July 1, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Final Rule increases the minimum salary requirements for white-collar exemptions from minimum wage and overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Our We get growth series of Jackson Lewis' We get work™ podcast welcomes and highlights new colleagues and reinforces the essence of Jackson Lewis teamwork and inclusion—delivering the value-added knowledge, support, and guidance our clients need.

There's never a dull moment in California employment law. Beginning July 1, 2024, California employers must establish, implement, and maintain an effective workplace violence prevention plan.

Welcome and thank you for joining us for this special edition of We get work™, live from Jackson Lewis' Workplace Horizons 2024 from the Lotte New York Palace in New York City and the Wynn in Las Vegas. What follows are high level conversations on conference programs and why they were important topics to present now.