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An effective supplier diversity program can provide multiple benefits for construction companies, including enhanced innovation, profitability, and the ability to attract and retain qualified minority and female employees....By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

On June 13, 2019, the New York City Council passed Intro 799 to prohibit retaliation against individuals who make a request for a reasonable accommodation under any applicable provision of chapter 1 of the New York City Human Rights Law....By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

A general contractor in Southern California found itself on the hook for its subcontractor’s failure to pay wages to its workers, even though the general contractor had no knowledge of it. The case illustrates an important reminder for general...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

Workers in the construction industry tend to be older than those in other industries, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The median age of construction workers is 42 years old, a year older than the median in the national labor...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

A recent Advice Memorandum from the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) General Counsel’s office (GC Office) has recommended that the Board engage in pest control. As background, federal labor law strictly regulates “secondary” activity by...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

Our quarterly report discusses new developments in class action litigation and offers strategic guidance and tactical tips on how to defend such claims. This issue covers the following topics: - Who gets notice of a collective action – and why it...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

State and local leave laws are changing weekly and sometimes even daily! For the second time this month, Maine is adjusting its leave laws. Employers in Maine will soon be required to provide veterans with time away from work to attend scheduled...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

Diversity in the workplace is vital for employees. It can help to build a great reputation for the company, leading to increased profitability and opportunities for workers. Workplace diversity is important within the organization as well as outside....By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

In the final days of its 2019 Session, the New York State Legislature passed three bills that, respectively, will bar employers from inquiring about applicants’ past salary history, prohibit wage differentials based on protected class status, and ban...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

The New Jersey minimum wage will increase to $10.00 per hour for many employees in the state on July 1, 2019.  Thereafter, on January 1 of each year, the minimum wage will increase by another $1.00 per hour, until it ultimately reaches $15.00 per...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.