Ogletree Deakins’ Traditional Labor Relations Practice Group is pleased to announce the publication of the Spring 2024 issue of the Practical NLRB Advisor. This edition of the Advisor is a compilation of good and bad news for employers. On
Employment & Labor
Employment: What is coming into force in April 2024 in the UK?
As we highlighted in our previous post (What to expect in employment law in 2024), 2023 saw the introduction of several significant employment legislative changes. Just to remind you of the changes due to come into effect in…
If your company just agreed to pay $2 million to settle a horrific sexual harassment lawsuit, maybe don’t trash the plaintiff on social media
If your company just agreed to pay $2 million to settle a lawsuit alleging horrific workplace sexual abuse and other sexual harassment, maybe it’s not the best idea to trash the plaintiff on social media.
Last week, I nominated National…
* UPDATE * Ontario Passes Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, Imposing Pay Transparency Requirements Among Other Things
Key Changes Impacting UK Employment Law From April 2024
Several key changes to UK employment rights will come into effect in April 2024. By way of brief summary, the key changes for employers to be aware of, and those that will require immediate attention to ensure legally compliant and…
065: How People Unintentionally Escalate Conflict at Work
Have you ever felt the heat of a workplace dispute and watched the phrase “calm down” fan the flames? Conflict resolution specialist Carol Bowser joins us to unravel the complexities of emotional intelligence in such fiery situations. Our conversation uncovers…
Medicare Conversion Factor Increased to $33.2875
The 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act passed and signed on Saturday, March 23, 2024, increased of Medicare Conversion Factor from $32.7442 to $33.2875, an increase of slightly over $0.54.
Puerto Rico Special Paid Leave Activated for Dengue Fever State of Emergency
The Puerto Rico Secretary of Health issued Administrative Order No. 2024-589, declaring a public health emergency due to the prevalence of cases of dengue fever on the Island. Administrative Order No. 2024-589, signed on March 25, 2024, went into effect…
Department of Labor, Including OFCCP, Continues Work on Guidance and “Promising Practices” Regarding Artificial Intelligence
By Rachel V. See and Annette Tyman
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Acting Director of OFCCP and the Solicitor of Labor indicated that they are moving full speed ahead on developing guidance regarding employers’ use of artificial intelligence, and that the Department of…
A New Suit Against the NFL Disability Plan Survives Its First Challenge
Alford v. The NFL Player Disability & Survivor Benefit Plan, No. 1:23-cv-00358-JRR, 2024 WL 1214000 (D. Md. Mar. 20, 2024) (Judge Julie R. Rubin)
For faithful readers of Your ERISA Watch, the basic contours and scathing judicial critiques of…