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Navigating Employee Political Speech: Key Considerations for Employers | JD Supra
The recent national attention following the fatal shooting of political commentator Charlie Kirk has intensified public debate about political expression, raising questions about what actions employers can take to mitigate reputational harm to their business based on the personal views shared by their employees in both workplace and non-workplace settings. The line that stands between one's personal politics and professional responsibilities has never been thinner.
Navigating Employee Political Speech: Key Considerations for Employers
The recent national attention following the fatal shooting of political commentator Charlie Kirk has intensified public debate about political expression, raising questions about what actions employers can take to mitigate reputational harm to their business based on the personal views shared by their employees in both workplace and non-workplace settings. The line that stands between one's personal politics and professional responsibilities has never been thinner.
Tick Tock, Tick Tock: Employers Face Final EEO-1 Component Filing Deadline | JD Supra
The clock is ticking for covered employers to submit EEO-1 Component 1 reports. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) opened the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection on May 20, 2025. The deadline for covered employers to file reports of workplace demographic data is Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Missing the deadline means noncompliance with federal reporting obligations. This year's reporting process includes some important changes and reminders that employers should be aware of.
Tick Tock, Tick Tock: Employers Face Final EEO-1 Component Filing Deadline
The clock is ticking for covered employers to submit EEO-1 Component 1 reports. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) opened the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection on May 20, 2025. The deadline for covered employers to file reports of workplace demographic data is Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Missing the deadline means noncompliance with federal reporting obligations. This year's reporting process includes some important changes and reminders that employers should be aware of.
Upping the Ante: New Rules and Regulations in Play for In-House Counsel | JD Supra
Four Ward and Smith team members delivered concise, actionable insights on projected governmental and policy changes resulting from the recent elections, the Corporate Transparency Act, the implications of the Chevron decision, and evolving topics related to labor/employment law. The high-energy session kicked off the firm’s annual In-House Counsel seminar.
Upping the Ante: New Rules and Regulations in Play for In-House Counsel
January 7, 2025 Four Ward and Smith team members delivered concise, actionable insights on projected governmental and policy changes resulting from the recent elections, the Corporate Transparency Act, the implications of the Chevron decision, and evolving topics related to labor/employment law. The high-energy session kicked off the firm’s annual In-House Counsel seminar.
Wire-Fraud, Data Breach, and Phishing: A Live Action Role Play for In House Counsel | JD Supra
At the recent In-House Counsel Seminar, three Ward and Smith attorneys presented a realistic role play response to an incidence of wire fraud, addressing red flags associated with fraudulent communications, corporate incident response planning, and determining who bears responsibility for missing funds.
Wire-Fraud, Data Breach, and Phishing: A Live Action Role Play for In House Counsel
April 2, 2024 At the recent In-House Counsel Seminar, three Ward and Smith attorneys presented a realistic role play response to an incidence of wire fraud, addressing red flags associated with fraudulent communications, corporate incident response planning, and determining who bears responsibility for missing funds.
The Wait Is Over! The USDOL's 2024 New Rule on Independent Contractor Classification Under the FLSA | JD Supra
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") issued a final rule to provide guidance to employers in determining whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"). The new rule is effective on March 11, 2024, and rescinds the 2021 rule that was issued under the Trump Administration ("2021 Rule").
The Wait Is Over! The USDOL's 2024 New Rule on Independent Contractor Classification Under the FLSA
January 19, 2024 On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") issued a final rule to provide guidance to employers in determining whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"). The new rule is effective on March 11, 2024, and rescinds the 2021 rule that was issued under the Trump Administration ("2021 Rule").
An Interview with EEOC Director Tom Colclough | JD Supra
Attendees of Ward and Smith’s recent annual Employment Law Symposium received insights on key employment law developments in an interactive discussion between Emily Massey, a labor and employment attorney, and Tom Colclough, Director of Field Management Programs for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Massey and Colclough covered various topics during the interview, including the use of AI in hiring decisions and religious/mental health accommodations.
An Interview with EEOC Director Tom Colclough
December 1, 2023 Attendees of Ward and Smith’s recent annual Employment Law Symposium received insights on key employment law developments in an interactive discussion between Emily Massey, a labor and employment attorney, and Tom Colclough, Director of Field Management Programs for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Massey and Colclough covered various topics during the interview, including the use of AI in hiring decisions and religious/mental health accommodations.
Plaintiffs Attorneys on What Employers Should Know Today | JD Supra
In a discussion led by employment law attorney Will Oden, two experienced North Carolina employment attorneys who represent employees shared insights on their respective practices representing employees, and best practices for avoiding or best navigating employee disputes.
Plaintiffs Attorneys on What Employers Should Know Today
October 20, 2023 In a discussion led by employment law attorney Will Oden, two experienced North Carolina employment attorneys who represent employees shared insights on their respective practices representing employees, and best practices for avoiding or best navigating employee disputes.
Camp Lejeune Justice Act One Year Later: The Path Forward Is Becoming Clearer | JD Supra
August 10, 2023, marks the first anniversary of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, a pivotal legislation within the broader Honoring Our PACT Act. The journey since the passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act has been slow, but is finally starting to take shape.
Camp Lejeune Justice Act One Year Later: The Path Forward Is Becoming Clearer
August 10, 2023 August 10, 2023, marks the first anniversary of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, a pivotal legislation within the broader Honoring Our PACT Act. The journey since the passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act has been slow, but is finally starting to take shape.
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