Camille Bryant
New Orleans
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Effective and Efficient Investigations in the Modern Workplace
Regardless of size or industry, responding to employee complaints is a common issue employers face. Workplace investigations take many forms and can be instigated by an employer, an employee or a third party. Investigations may stem from disciplinary procedures, grievances, bullying/harassment allegations and whistleblowing.
SCOTUS Deals Blow to LGBTQ+ Rights, Public Accommodation Law | JD Supra
In the 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis decision, the Supreme Court set back gains made by the LGBTQ+ community over the past decade. In a 6-3 decision, the nation’s highest Court answered a question about the balance of religious liberty and civil rights for same-sex couples that had been unresolved since 2018’s Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.
The End of Affirmative Action? | JD Supra
After decades of chipping away at the doctrine, on Thursday, June 29, the Supreme Court ended affirmative action entirely. The Supreme Court’s decision was rendered in a pair of cases brought by a group called Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) challenging the admissions policies of Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
How an Affirmative Action Decision Could Impact Workplace Diversity | JD Supra
Auto Finance Excellence - February 2023 With affirmative action on the ropes, an upcoming Supreme Court decision likely will have ripple effects on private employers’ diversity programs. In the current environment of mass layoffs, “talent wars,” and other workforce shifts, many employers (including lenders) are vigilantly attuned to the needs of their workers and those they seek to recruit.
How an affirmative action decision could impact workplace diversity
With affirmative action on the ropes, an upcoming Supreme Court decision likely will have ripple effects for private employers’ diversity programs. In the current environment of mass layoffs, “talent wars” and other workforce shifts, many employers (including lenders) are vigilantly attuned to the needs of their workers and those they seek to recruit.
Employers’ DEI Takeaways From the NFL Discrimination Case
In 2002, the National Football League designed the Rooney Rule to increase the recruitment of ethnic minorities in head coaching positions, and in 2018, the rule expanded to create additional opportunities for diverse candidates. The rule is an example of affirmative action, even though there is no hiring quota or hiring preference given to minorities, only an interviewing quota. From the beginning, the rule received stark criticism.
Employers’ Year-End Bias Check: Discrimination in Performance Reviews and EEOC Updates
(l-r) Magdalen Blessey Bickford, Camille Bryant, and Christine Tenley, of McGlinchey Stafford. Courtesy photos COMMENTARY With new COVID and AI-related guidance from the EEOC in recent months, employers have a lot to consider heading into 2022. December 22, 2021 at 01:33 PM 7 minute read By Magdalen Blessey Bickford, Camille Bryant and Christine Tenley It’s the most wonderful time of the year … for year-end reviews and compensation discussions.
The intersection of equity and wellness in the workplace
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OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate Rules Are Here. Is This the Final Word? | JD Supra
In September, the Biden administration announced that the Department of Labor would mandate that all businesses with 100 or more workers require their employees to either get vaccinated against the Coronavirus or face mandatory weekly testing. For many employers, the announcement raised more questions than answers to their Covid woes. Fortunately, the emergency temporary standard (ETS) is finally here to provide clarity. The ETS is effective immediately upon its publication in the Federal Register.
What lenders need to know about Biden’s vaccine mandate
On Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. Department of Labor was preparing to mandate that all business with 100 or more workers require their employees to either get vaccinated against the coronavirus or face mandatory weekly testing. This mandate is expected to affect approximately 80 million workers, and it is by far the government’s biggest push toward vaccination and curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Leading For Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, And Wellness In The Workplace | JD Supra
Auto Finance Excellence - September 22 2021 America’s population — and therefore, our workforce — has been steadily diversifying for decades. Soon the country will not have a plurality of any particular race, and with members of Generation Z, or those born after 1997, entering the workforce, we now have four generations on our payrolls. Yet companies from a wide range of industries have struggled to increase diversity among their ranks.
Leading for diversity, inclusion, equity, and wellness in the workplace
America’s population — and therefore, our workforce — has been steadily diversifying for decades. Soon the country will not have a plurality of any particular race, and with members of Generation Z, or those born after 1997, entering the workforce, we now have four generations on our payrolls. Yet companies from a wide range of industries have struggled to increase diversity among their ranks.
How Can Employers Prepare For Biden’s Vaccine/Testing Mandate? | JD Supra
On Thursday, September 9, 2021, President Biden announced that the Department of Labor is preparing to mandate that all business with 100 or more workers require their employees to either get vaccinated against the Coronavirus or face mandatory weekly testing. This mandate is expected to affect approximately 80 million workers, and it is by far the government’s biggest push towards vaccination and curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Delta Déjà Vu: What’s Changed (or Not) about COVID Vaccinations in the Workplace?
As the summer of 2021 began, masks were coming off and vaccinations were risings. Many individuals began traveling again for the first time in over a year. Most thought that we had reached the light at the end of the tunnel. Fast forward to the end of summer and COVID-19 hospitalizations are surging, particularly among America’s deep south states. According to recent data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, hospitalizations are up to 2,500 patients per day.
Equity and Codeswitching in the Workplace [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 27] | JD Supra
It’s been proven that equity in the workplace is an asset for both businesses and their employees because it encourages innovation, creativity, and empathy. Yet the journey through diversity efforts towards equity and inclusion is ever-evolving, especially in the legal industry.
[Webinar] Delta Deja Vu - What do we need to do now? - August 26th, 11:00 am CT | JD Supra
August 26th, 2021 11:00 AM CT The Delta variant of COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on businesses nationwide. Clients are contacting us daily with urgent questions as to how to deal with Delta and its impact on operations.
EEOC Guidance: Employers May Incentivize COVID Vaccination | JD Supra
On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace entitled “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and other EEO laws.” Among the salient topics considered, the EEOC confirmed that documentation regarding an employee’s test status and related health information is confidential medical information.
Can the Death of George Floyd Lead to a Collective Rebirth?
Photo by Tito Texidor III | https://tricy.cl/3pi7a3M Tricycle is offering free access to select articles during this uncertain time. Your contribution helps make content like this possible. Show your support for as little as $1. Donate Now Editor’s Note: This is part two of a two-part series. You can read the first article here. On April 21, 2021, a jury deemed that former police officer Derek Chauvin is a murderer.
Cause of Death: The Theories Behind State v. Chauvin
Photo by Fibonacci Blue | https://tricy.cl/3xeRlyn Tricycle is offering free access to all Buddhist Justice Reporter articles for the duration of the George Floyd trial. Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part series. “The forces are complex, but all are coming to the same point.” —Dr. Martin Tobin, pulmonologist, explaining the cause of George Floyd’s death In Buddhist thought, the ultimate cause of death is life itself.
[Webinar] Why Equity Must Take Center Stage - May 5th, 12:00 pm ET | JD Supra
May 5th, 2021 12:00 PM ET An “Equity in the Workplace” Discussion with McGlinchey’s Labor and Employment Team and DEI Committee Join attorneys from McGlinchey’s Labor and Employment group and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, for an interactive panel discussion about why organizations should go beyond diversity and instead focus on fostering equity.
[Webinar] Vaccines in the time of COVID - February 8th, 1:00 pm CT | JD Supra
February 8th, 2021 1:00 PM CT In the time of Coronavirus, with many municipalities implementing restrictions on business and individual activity, employers may be anxious to return to normal operations, with staff onsite, as soon as possible. With vaccines becoming available you may be wondering: Can I require my employees to get the COVID vaccine? Join McGlinchey's Labor & Employment team for a timely webinar that will explore the issues surrounding vaccination for employers.
Automating HR Functions in Education: AI in Schools
Commentary Automating HR Functions in Education: AI in Schools With the continued rise of AI, this article highlights three key legal issues that school administrators should be mindful of from a human resources perspective. By Camille Bryant | November 13, 2020 at 12:08 PM
Is Political Speech Free Speech in the School Setting?
Commentary With a particularly contentious election season at fever pitch, many school administrators long for an educational atmosphere completely void of potentially controversial speech, but a quick glance at the First Amendment should quash dreams of being able to prohibit all political speech in the school setting. L-R: Katherine Conklin, Camille Bryant and Magdalen Blessey Bickford of McGlinchey Stafford.
FAQs from Coronavirus Employment Webinar (Part 2) | JD Supra
Below are the questions and topics from last week’s “Coronavirus: Bring Your Employment Questions, Part 2” webinar on March 27, presented in a Q&A format. You should speak with an attorney to clarify these topics, as every situation is unique, but as an initial guideline, we’re happy to present the information below. We hope you find it useful. What is the Paycheck Protection Program? It’s part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
[Webinar] Coronavirus: Bring Your Employment Questions - March 20th, 2:00 pm ET
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