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The presidential election is on the horizon. Join us for this episode of the Employment Law Counselor with Jeff Stewart and featured guest John Baker as they dig into what restrictions employers can put in place about discussing politics in the workplace, employee protections, and how some political discussions can lead to liability under discrimination statutes. Tune in and learn more now. 💻 https://lnkd.in/gjsZeSdR

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued a new opinion defining “On the Clock” employees. Chartwell Law's Thomas J. Wehner explores what this means for workers' compensation claims in our latest law article, available at https://bit.ly/3UlhNUW. #ChartwellLaw #NewJersey #NJ #WorkersComp #WorkersCompensation

The Closing Loopholes legislation is now in full effect and has brought forward significant changes – which your business must know inside out. Failure to comply with the new laws could mean hefty fines and in extreme cases, jail time! But don’t worry, our experts are here to help! In this factsheet, they’ll break down the legislative changes including: 🔸 Casual employee definition. 🔸 Casual conversion. 🔸 Intractable bargaining powers. 🔸 Independent contractor protections. 🔸 Right to Disconnect. 👉🏼 Download the factsheet here: https://ow.ly/sq2p50TWSI9

🔍 Feeling lost in the maze of California's workplace regulations? Fear not! Our guide, "10 Steps to Avoid Employment Lawsuits," is your roadmap to compliance. Take action now and download your copy. https://shawlawgroup.com/

📢 Struggling to navigate California's new workplace laws for 2024? We've got your back! Get ahead of the game with our exclusive guide: "10 Steps to Avoid Employment Lawsuits." Click the link to download! https://shawlawgroup.com/

🚨 Major victory for workers' rights! Thanks to the relentless efforts of our co-founders Gretchen Carlson & #JulieRoginsky, we're one step closer to ending forced arbitration in harassment cases. This latest court win is a game-changer for accountability in the workplace. Read more about how our fight is shaping the future in Bloomberg Law. 💪 #LiftOurVoices #EndForcedArbitration #WorkersRights #AccountabilityNow Khorri A. Atkinson Article: https://bit.ly/4d2So8F

Is #independentcontractor misclassification, standing alone, a violation of the National Labor Relations Act? Richard Reibstein offers best practice suggestions on steps businesses can take to avoid unfair labor practices under the NLRA related to independent contractor issues: https://ow.ly/UapO50TQTUY #compliance #employmentlaw

On July 1st, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). This comes on the heels of negotiations between business and labor groups in an effort to bolster worker protections, spur on employer compliance, clarify the litigation processes, and avoid an extremely contentious ballot measure. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4c0MnbN #EanetPC #CaliforniaEmploymentLaw #PAGA

Workers Compensation and Pre-existing Conditions There are a few things that every victim who suffers a work injury should know about his or her rights under Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Law. Find out here: https://lnkd.in/gyYcD-wW

Public Employee Speech in the Legal Spotlight: Lima v. LAFD Lawsuit A new lawsuit by an L.A. firefighter and his unions against the fire department is poised to set landmark precedent on public workers' free speech rights. Here's what employers need to know: Case Overview: - LAFD Captain disciplined for June 2023 off-duty speech - 1-year gap between rally and written reprimand - No criminal charges for the rally conduct - Alleged constitutional and state law violations - Unions claim chilling effect on member speech Key Issues for Public Employers: - Scope of employee First Amendment rights off-duty - Standards for disciplining off-duty political activity - Potential union challenges to workplace speech restrictions - Interaction of constitutional and state law protections - Importance of clear policies and consistent enforcement The outcome could drastically expand or restrict public sector workers' freedom of expression. Read our full analysis: https://lnkd.in/g7qvuTPz How does your agency navigate employee speech issues? What policies and best practices do you recommend? Let us know in the comments. #PublicEmployment #FirstAmendmentRights #EmployeeDiscipline #LaborRelations #HumanResources #LegalCompliance