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We continue to see an uptick in union petition filing and the win rate for unions in certification elections continues to be historically high. Is your organization prepared? With the November presidential election months away, the current Labor...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

As the #metoo movement strengthened in 2018, the State of California worked quickly to enact legislation requiring harassment prevention training, not just for supervisors, but for all employees. At the same time, California attempted to address the...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

The State of California has filed a notice of appeal of the district court’s decision granting a preliminary injunction enjoining the State from enforcing Assembly Bill 51 (AB 51) against employment arbitration agreements governed by the Federal...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

Join attorneys at Jackson Lewis P.C. for a complimentary breakfast seminar exploring the latest issues in workplace law. Topics: The Coronavirus: What Employers Should Be Doing to Prepare for Emergencies. Employers are struggling to determine how...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

The Second Circuit recently held that an employer did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act when it refused to transfer, and then terminated, an employee because of his inability to perform his job due to migraines caused by the stress of...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

The U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy Compliance published a notice on February 18, 2020 concerning the use of hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products by safety-sensitive employees regulated by DOT’s agencies (including...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

Millions of people across the globe use some type of wearable device that constantly captures data including health information, fitness levels, location, and much more. These devices, such as Fitbit and the Apple Watch, are often referred to as...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

The 2019 novel coronavirus continues to evolve and has been officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization replacing the previous 2019-nCoV designation. There are now over 46,000 confirmed cases across the globe, with the vast majority in...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) has released a factsheet providing guidance on its view of the scope of the anti-discrimination protections provided to individuals performing services as independent contractors and freelancers...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

Processing delays for immigration cases have increased by 46 percent in the past two fiscal years and 91 percent since FY 2014. Businesses complain that they cannot obtain H-1B visas for key employees. Congress is looking into why these delays are...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.