In a landmark decision issued on August 23 in the case of Restaurant Law Center; Texas Restaurant Association v. the United States Department of Labor, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upended decades...more
By Jamila Brinson The first quarter of 2023 brought a myriad of new laws with which media employers continue to grapple. From ensuring compliance with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which goes into effect in June, to...more
To meme or not to meme, that is the question. With millennials comprising 35% of the workforce and Gen Z expected to reach 30% by 2030, the use of emojis, emoticons, and memes in the workplace is inevitable. This article...more
The introduction and ongoing implementation of employee resource groups is vital for companies of all sizes and all backgrounds. Not only are employee resource groups important to the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...more
Jackson Walker attorneys Jamila Brinson and Michelle Mishoe Miller discuss current labor and employment law topics that might impact you and your company.
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Taking a Deeper Dive into Enhanced Sexual Harassment Laws in...more
On September 1, 2021, more than 650 new Texas laws went into effect. As businesses ensure compliance with several of the new laws, Jackson Walker provides a summary below of a number of newly effective and upcoming laws....more
9/9/2021
/ Business Codes ,
Concealed Carry Permit ,
Concealed Weapons ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer No-Weapons Policies ,
Firearms ,
Governor Abbott ,
Gun Laws ,
Labor Code ,
New Legislation ,
Public Schools ,
Remote Working ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Vaccinations
On May 20, 2021, the United States government enacted the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which created a “designated coordinator at the Department of Justice (DOJ) to expedite the review of reported hate crimes and hate incidents...more
In the recent 87th legislative session, the Texas Legislature contended with several bills that address or may impact areas relevant to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within Texas government, public and...more
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently issued GA-34 removing the state's mandate on wearing masks in public place and businesses, as well as removing limits on Texas businesses on the occupancy rates for customers. Governor...more
While the topic of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace is not new, the events of the past year have amplified the desire for employees and employers to create formalized D&I programs in the workplace. Though the...more
By now, it’s no secret that President Joe Biden has been up to a flurry of activity since taking office just three weeks ago. Wielding power through his pen (well, pens), the President has signed at least 25 executive orders...more
On December 7, 2018, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Agency) presented its new Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2019 through 2022. The Strategic Plan identifies four main goals said to support the NLRB’s mission...more
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11/7/2018
/ Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Backlash Discrimination ,
Corporate Culture ,
Defense Strategies ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Internal Reporting ,
Retaliation ,
Transparency ,
Whistleblower Hotlines ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers