Employers Recognized by Labor Department with 2018 “HIRE Vets Medallion Awards”
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced the first recipients of its “HIRE Vets Medallion Award,” a voluntary program
House and Senate Finally Come to Agreement on Measure To Strengthen Anti-Harassment Protection for Congressional Employees
Back in February of this year, after sexual harassment charges were leveled against several prominent Members of Congress, the U.S.
Latest NRF “Litigation Trends” Survey of In-House Counsel Shows Employment Lawsuits Remain Top Area of Concern, Even as Concerns About Regulatory Investigations Have Diminished
The law firm of Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF), LLP recently released its 14th annual litigation trends survey, reflecting the input
Rapid Proliferation of State Marijuana Use Laws Is Having Growing “Drug-Free Workplace” Implications
As of this writing, there are 33 states and the District of Columbia that now have laws permitting the use
Ruling by Eighth Circuit Concludes That Mere Request for Religious Accommodation Does Not Trigger Title VII’s Anti-Retaliation Protection
In a case of first impression, a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
DHS Proposes Changes to H-1B Visa Application Process To Reduce Burden on Employers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a proposed rule that would require employers seeking to file H-1B
Federal District Court Denies Class Action Certification in Long-Running Nationwide Pay and Promotions Lawsuit
A federal trial court has formally denied a request by the plaintiffs for class certification in a case filed more
OFCCP Confirms Disability Self-ID Form CC-305 Isn’t Going Anywhere
We have recently become aware that a number of employers have been told by their HR information systems vendors that
Illinois Amends Its Equal Pay Act To Extend Coverage to African American Employees
Illinois has followed the lead of a number of other states in amending its equal pay law to go beyond
State and Local Employment Law Round-Up, Fall 2018 Edition
NT Lakis attorneys are pleased to present the latest edition of our periodic State and Local Employment Law Round-Up, covering