Hiring/Talent: Page 14

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    GC/CLO hiring roundup: Aerospace Corp. and Bitly name new GCs

    Coalfire, Dutchie and Interac also announced new legal department leaders.

    By Lyle Moran • Sept. 29, 2022
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    3rd Circuit doesn’t buy employer’s phone search rationale for firing

    An HR professional in the case claimed she fired the plaintiff after discovering text messages on his phone that suggested he was soliciting sex workers.

    By Ryan Golden • Sept. 27, 2022
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    D.C. is latest to restrict company non-competes

    Starting Oct. 1, you can’t restrict where Washington-based employees go to work after they leave your employment if they make $150,000 or less, and for those earning above that, you must meet notice requirements.

    By • Sept. 23, 2022
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    Worker didn’t show employer wrongdoing to justify missed EEOC deadline, court says

    The clock starts when the charging party has “unequivocal notice of the adverse action” and that a discriminatory act has occurred, the 11th Circuit explained.

    By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 23, 2022
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    GC/CLO hiring roundup: Pinterest, HP name new legal chiefs

    Dutch Bros Coffee, Near and Viant also announced new legal department leaders.

    By Lyle Moran • Sept. 22, 2022
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    Opinion

    How general counsel can best support their CEOs

    Command of the law should remain GCs' north star, but they can be very strong partners to their CEOs by building a matrix of expertise to draw upon.

    By Shana Simmons • Sept. 21, 2022
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    Legal departments face talent retention challenges

    A very high percentage of in-house lawyers are likely to leave their jobs in the next year, according to a new Wolters Kluwer report.

    By Lyle Moran • Sept. 19, 2022
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    GC/CLO hiring roundup: U.S. Chamber taps Volkswagen exec as new GC

    Peloton, Mozilla, WWE and Getlabs also announced new legal department leaders.

    By Lyle Moran • Sept. 15, 2022
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    EEOC: Care facility allegedly let residents racially abuse staff

    Even if the harasser isn’t an employee, employers can be held liable for allowing the offender to unlawfully harass staff, EEOC guidance states.

    By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 15, 2022
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    Why Lawtrades shifted its focus to serving mid-market and enterprise companies

    The platform has seen rapid growth since redefining its target customers and expanding the type of professionals available to work with in-house legal teams.

    By Lyle Moran • Sept. 14, 2022
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    2023 could be ‘banner year’ for pay increases, survey finds

    Despite the potential for an economic downturn, employers are considering plans to avoid losing their talent investments.

    By Ryan Golden • Sept. 13, 2022
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    GC/CLO hiring roundup: SIFMA hires NYSE lawyer as new general counsel

    ArisGlobal, Blockify, Frontier Medicines and Job Creators Network Foundation also named new legal leaders.

    By Lyle Moran • Sept. 8, 2022
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    Reassignment to a new manager isn’t a disability accommodation, 11th Cir. confirms

    The plaintiff said she developed depression and anxiety related to her allegedly hostile supervisor.

    By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 8, 2022
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    Starbucks shareholder files suit over diverse hiring

    A conservative think tank claims Starbucks’ diverse hiring practices violate the Civil Rights Act of 1965.

    By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 6, 2022
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    California poised to strengthen pay transparency, reporting mandates

    Gov. Gavin Newsom must decide whether to sign the bill into law by Sept. 30.

    By Ryan Golden • Sept. 1, 2022
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    GC/CLO hiring roundup: Comerica promotes Von Hays to top legal post

    Covetrus, ExtraHop, Xactus and XPO Logistics also announced new legal department leaders.

    By Lyle Moran • Sept. 1, 2022
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    Companies in federal crosshairs over non-competes

    Regulators’ multi-pronged approach to curbing anticompetitive labor practices also includes wage-fixing, anti-poaching pacts and merger impacts on pay levels.

    By • Aug. 31, 2022
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    California passes first-in-nation wage-setting board for fast-food chains

    Employers would have to set minimum pay based on what the panel decides, although some limits would apply.

    By • Aug. 30, 2022
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    Executive search firm Marlin Hawk enters legal and compliance market

    The global firm also announced it has tapped a former Major, Lindsey & Africa and DHR International consultant to lead its new practice. 

    By Lyle Moran • Aug. 29, 2022
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    GC/CLO hiring roundup: Data security firm Virtru names Choudhary new GC

    Quickbase, Flexential, University of Vermont and Georgia Tech also announced new legal leaders.

    By Lyle Moran • Aug. 25, 2022
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    8 takeaways about mental health and the ADA from an EEOC attorney

    Everyone should be assessed individually, Sharon Rennert, senior attorney advisor to the EEOC, said in an Aug. 17 webinar.

    By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 25, 2022
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    NLRB, Starbucks differ on ‘direct dealing’ in unionized stores

    The company says it can’t give unionized workers raises outside of collective bargaining, but the National Labor Relations Board says it owes the workers back pay.

    By • Aug. 25, 2022
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    Biden putting heat on companies’ treatment of independent contractors

    In the latest move to help workers, two agencies are teaming up to become a more formidable foe of companies using anti-competitive tactics to hold down pay and benefits.

    By • Aug. 24, 2022
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    How to write a total compensation statement

    Including things like the value of insurance benefits makes sense. Turning over the couch cushions for every single potential cent does not.

    By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 23, 2022
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    21 large law firms join growing diversity initiative

    Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule Certification program features firms that commit to promote underrepresented counsel to partner and leadership positions.

    By Lyle Moran • Aug. 19, 2022