Employment and Labor

In just a few short months, New Jersey will join the growing number of states that requires both internal and external job posts to include compensation information.  New Jersey has one of the most pay equity laws in the country, and the pay transparency requirement adds a new level of complexity and risk to this already challenging area of the law.  Join Kathleen McLeod Caminiti and Sarah Wieselthier of Fisher Phillips for a deep dive on the status of pay transparency requirements in New Jersey and around the country to enable your organization to prepare both a New Jersey and multi-state compliant job posting.  The discussion will include the adoption of compensation and compliance strategies to ensure your organization’s pay practices are compliant with federal and state law, and insight on how to effectively implement and communicate pay transparency practices to protect against legal exposure and to help close pay gaps in the workplace.

Join Seyfarth Shaw and ACC Northeast for a program addressing cultural flashpoints in the workplace from a legal perspective (including the impact of the recent Executive Orders.)

Workplaces are not immune from polarization in American society. Cultural conflicts are on the rise, whether stemming from politics, current events, or international affairs. Those conflicts may intersect with protected classifications such as religion, race, LGBTQ+ identity and national origin. We are seeing these trends accelerate in a new presidential administration. Employers need effective strategies to lower the temperature, ensure compliance with the law, and stay focused on the business.

Join attorneys from our Cultural Flashpoints Task Force for an essential in-depth look at these issues, including:

• Common workplace flashpoints and what we expect for 2025;
• Practical tips for navigating those flashpoints in the context of your day-to-day operations, internal investigations, and employment litigation;
• How to develop a framework for Flashpoints that aligns with your company’s values, policies and the legal framework;
• How to update your policies and training to empower your company for the current moment.  

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This program will address the Executive Orders and other actions undertaken by the Trump Administration and their impact on employers, including as it relates to changes in leadership at the EEOC, NLRB, DOL, and OSHA, the impact on DE&I programs, the future of gender identity in the workplace, immigration, and more.

In recent months, employers have seen an alarming rise in class action lawsuits related to health plan surcharges imposed on tobacco users. These lawsuits, which allege violations of anti-discrimination and healthcare laws, have significant implications for businesses and their HR policies. Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys Joe Lazzarotti and René Thorne, along with Rob Falk, Chief Legal and Regulatory Affairs Officer at Truth Initiative, for a deep dive into the growing trend of tobacco-related health plan surcharges and the increasing number of class action claims against employers. We will cover the legal risks and compliance challenges facing employers, offering practical strategies for addressing surcharge policies, defending against lawsuits and ensuring that health plans comply with the latest legal developments.

Generously sponsored by Jackson Lewis and the Employment and Labor Law Network 

Overview: 

This webinar will focus on the evolving landscape of labor law as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) undergoes significant transformations under the leadership of a new General Counsel and a soon-to-be-reconstructed Republican-majority Board. During her tenure as General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo successfully pursued many pro-Union and pro-employee initiatives and effectively reshaped labor relations. But with a changing political environment, many policies and positions Abruzzo favored are expected to be revisited or rolled back. This hour-long session, led by Wiggin and Dana’s labor and employment attorneys, will explore the critical NLRB decisions issued during the Biden administration that are most vulnerable to a fresh look. The goal is to equip employers, HR professionals, and legal teams with insights into the shifting legal landscape and the potential impacts on their organizations. 

Learning Objectives: 

Review significant changes to NLRB policy, including the re-expansion of union rights, social media policies, and worker protections. 

Discuss the revised approach to employer conduct during union organizing, bargaining, and unfair labor practices. 

Anticipated Rollbacks and Shifting Priorities 

What Abruzzo-era initiatives might be rolled back with new leadership or changes in the NLRB’s composition. 

Specific initiatives under review 

Practical Implications for Employers and HR Professionals Anticipated compliance challenges for businesses. 

Actionable steps for employers to prepare for potential changes. 

Strategies for adapting to a dynamic NLRB and potential outcomes of new or revised policies.

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Please join ACC Northeast and Ann Robinson, Elizabeth Frazier, and Alex Price of Pierce Atwood's Government Relations Group for an update on proposed bills that may impact doing business in Maine.

This webinar will cover labor and employment legislation, including non-compete agreements, privacy, and housing. Topics may be adjusted as the legislative session continues and the webinar approaches.

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The legal landscape has shifted quickly in the early days of the new Trump Administration. Changes happening every day have increased the conflicting priorities for in-house counsel.  Yet, employers need to be aware of current and potential changes to important employment and immigration laws, regulations, and practices to deftly navigate these developments.  This webinar will provide strategies to in-house counsel to not only stay informed of the shifting landscape but to also effectively prioritize their resources to address these challenges.

Please join Mintz attorneys John Quill, Corbin Carter, and Emma Follansbee as we discuss topics such as:

Immigration:

• Potential travel bans and restrictions;
• ICE I-9 audits and workplace raids;
• Legislation by delay and adjudication – planning for increased denials and slower processing times for immigration benefits;
• Termination of Parole.

Employment:

• DEI programs (and paths forward);
• EEOC updates;
• Affirmative action & federal contracting;
• Wage and hour issues;
• Joint employer standards (including H-1B);
• Union organizing and NLRB landscape.

Joint Topic:

• Impact of Loper Bright decision and federal regulatory landscape.

Come join us for recommendations on where to focus your energies first and how to prepare for more changes down the road.

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