Hiring/Talent: Page 18

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    Amazon’s unpaid time off practices violate USERRA, class-action suit claims

    Amazon allegedly counted unpaid time off against employees in the U.S. armed services or National Guard when they took military leave — and then fired them when they ran out of that time.

    By Laurel Kalser • May 19, 2022
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    Remote work leading to smaller, more approachable attorneys' offices

    For both in-house teams and law firms, 10 x 10 offices are not uncommon but they continue to be hard-walled with doors for privacy, says a design specialist.

    By • May 18, 2022
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    Legal departments turn to flexible talent platforms to meet staffing, project needs

    Axiom has seen surging client demand for lawyers and teams who can assist with a wide range of in-house work.

    By Lyle Moran • May 16, 2022
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    Preparing for automated hiring-tool bias laws

    The use of AI to sift through resumes or assess performance could expose your organization to notification and audit requirements, starting in New York City. 

    By • May 13, 2022
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    GC hiring roundup: General Mills brings aboard Ameriprise Financial veteran

    Podium, Pace University, the International Paper Association and Cubic also announced general counsel hires.

    By Lyle Moran • May 13, 2022
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    GC hires at Fortune 500 companies were more ethnically diverse in 2021

    The large companies are also increasingly hiring women and seeking seasoned outsiders who can hit the ground running when taking on a general counsel role.

    By Lyle Moran • May 12, 2022
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    LinkedIn’s $1.8M agreement with DOL settles charges of gender pay bias

    After accounting for legitimate factors, a routine investigation by the OFCCP determined that the women were paid at a "statistically significant lower rate" than their male counterparts. LinkedIn disagreed.

    By Laurel Kalser • May 11, 2022
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    First group of midsize law firms recognized for their diversity efforts

    The Mansfield Rule certification from Diversity Lab will give the firms access to large legal departments at client forums. 

    By Lyle Moran • May 10, 2022
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    Starbucks' denial of new benefits to union workers is a legal gray area, labor experts say

    Starbucks claims it can't legally extend new benefits and wage increases to organizing stores, and experts say this exclusion could discourage baristas from voting pro-union.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 5, 2022
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    In-house hiring market is incredibly active, particularly for mid-level roles

    Major, Lindsey & Africa recruiters say candidates for legal department positions are seeking higher compensation, greater workplace flexibility.

    By Lyle Moran • May 4, 2022
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    Starbucks GC ouster appears friendly, although it came at pivotal time

    Little in the terms of Rachel Gonzalez’s exit suggest negotiations were acrimonious as the coffee company wrestles with a labor force flexing its organizational strength. 

    By • May 4, 2022
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    Companies urged to prioritize outside counsel progress, not quotas, on diversity efforts

    Diversity Lab's CEO says legal departments participating in the Diversity Dividends Collective commit to giving more work to outside firms that perform well on key metrics. 

    By Lyle Moran • May 3, 2022
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    Legal departments are spending more on managing corporate entities, and want better tech solutions

    40% of survey respondents said the lack of technology was a pain point in subsidiary management. 

    By Lyle Moran • April 26, 2022
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    DEI seen more as fiduciary issue, raising stakes for general counsel

    A recent case suggests company diversity, equity and inclusion policies can’t be thought of as add-ons but must be built into the leadership structure. 

    By • April 25, 2022