Authors: Christopher J. DeGroff, Andrew L. Scroggins, Samantha Brooks, James P. Nasiri and Ridhima Bhalla
Seyfarth Synopsis: Following a handful of sluggish years in terms of EEOC litigation activity, the Commission returned to form by filing 144 merit lawsuits in Fiscal Year 2023. Given that the EEOC finally secured its Democratic majority and had a
Continue Reading EEOC Case Filings Plummet: A Look at the EEOC’s Surprisingly Sluggish FY 2024
By Jason Priebe and Danny Riley
Seyfarth Synopsis: Corporations face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding sensitive data and mitigating privacy risks in an era marked by the rapid proliferation of Internet of Things, or IoT, devices.
Recent developments, including federal and state regulators’ heightened focus on privacy enforcement, highlight the importance of proactive risk management, compliance and data governance. As IoT
Continue Reading Careful Data Governance Is a Must Amid Enforcement FocusBy Rebecca Lim
Seyfarth Synopsis: Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit and brought about much uncertainty, employers across the globe have had to grapple with the concept of flexible working. The implementation of flexible working differs from organization to organization – some view flexible working as an exceptional accommodation, yet others embrace and encourage it.
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To help employers in Singapore
Continue Reading Flexible Working in Singapore – Implementation of the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests and What This Means for Employers and Employees
By Alex Simon and Kyle Petersen
Seyfarth Synopsis: In a welcome turn of events, the Seventh Circuit has taken up the question of what is the appropriate standard for court-authorized notice in collective actions.
When this Blog wrote two weeks ago, “Swales, Clark, and Laverenz pave the way for additional district and appellate courts to depart
Continue Reading The Seventh Circuit Has Entered the Chat. Joining the Fifth and Sixth Circuits before it, the Seventh Circuit Agrees to Review the Standard for Sending Court-Authorized Notice to Potential Plaintiffs in Collective Actions
By Giovanna A. Ferrari, Ameena Y. Majid, and Sarah Fedner
Seyfarth Synopsis: As discussed in our prior legal update available here, in 2023, California enacted two laws that mandate certain climate-related emissions disclosures and financial risk reporting for thousands of public and private companies “doing business” within the state. See Senate Bill 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability
Continue Reading California Mandatory Climate Disclosure Laws Move Forward With Little ConcessionDawn Solowey, co-Chair of Seyfarth’s Cultural Flashpoints Task Force, was a guest on The Left of Boom Show, a video podcast for HR professionals, in an episode called “Workplace Wars: Mastering Polarization in the Modern Office.”
Workplace Wars: Mastering Polarization in the Modern Office
Continue Reading Workplace Wars: Mastering Polarization in the Modern Office
About the Program: Organizational change can present tremendous opportunities for in-house counsel with both small and large legal teams to create efficiencies, streamline processes, and bolster what is working well. It also presents challenges, including securing buy-in from stakeholders and maintaining momentum across competing priorities when time and resources are in short supply.
In this session, Seyfarth and the
Continue Reading Webinar: Seyfarth & ACC Northeast Present: Legal Ops & Organizational Change – Practical Examples and How to Succeed
By Susan Ryan
On Tuesday, October 1st, from 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET, Seyfarth attorneys will kick off a series of micro-webinars titled, “The Legal Landscape of Hospitality: Key Perspectives and Considerations.” The first installment of the series will feature Stan Jutkowitz and Jen Mora, and will focus on cannabis in the hospitality industry.
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Continue Reading Upcoming Webinar: Navigating Cannabis in the Hospitality Industry
About the Program: With the 2023-2024 California Legislative Session having come to a close, and the last bills receiving the Governor’s signature or veto, employers doing business in California face a number of new laws with which they will need to comply as of January 1, 2025
Join Seyfarth California Workplace Solutions and Employment Legislative Team experts for a review
Continue Reading Webinar California Legislative Update