Labor / Employment

In its January 30, 2024, decision in Park v. Kim, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit responded to an attorney who submitted a reply brief in the appeal that cited a nonexistent case that, as it turns out, the attorney obtained through ChatGPT.

The Court informed Counsel it could not locate the case and requested she

As part of the Biden administration’s Fall 2023 Regulatory Plan, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) have released their 2024 regulatory agendas.
EEOC Regulatory Agenda
The EEOC identified nine pending items in its Fall 2023 Regulatory Agenda; five are at the proposed rule stage, and four are at the final rule stage.

In today’s fast-paced business world, the importance of having reliable and expert legal guidance cannot be overstated. However, for many startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and even larger organizations looking to streamline operations, the traditional model of retaining a full-time in-house counsel or relying heavily on external law firms can be prohibitively expensive and inflexible. Enter the concept of

In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the pursuit of professional excellence is no longer just about technical skills and knowledge. There’s a growing recognition of the vital role emotional intelligence (EI) plays in creating successful careers and positive work environments. 
In a recent enlightening episode of our podcast, we had the privilege of welcoming Michele Phillips from Key

There may not be a more high-profile wrongful termination case in the public eye than Gina Carano taking on Disney with funding from Elon Musk.
I recently had the pleasure of appearing on a Scripps News segment as a wrongful termination legal analyst to discuss the Gina Carano wrongful termination case, primed to shape the landscape of wrongful termination law

Only a few months after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its historic decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, which prohibited affirmative action in higher education, workplace inclusion, equity, and diversity (“IE&D”) programs are feeling the impact. Although the ruling is inapplicable to private employers, companies nonetheless are considering the decision as

In recent years, there has been a significant surge in individuals and groups looking to make a difference through charitable work, leading many to consider the formation of nonprofit organizations. Unlike for-profit entities that operate with the primary goal of generating profit for owners and shareholders, nonprofit organizations are mission-driven, focusing on making a positive impact on society, the environment,

After big deals were reached in 2023 by the United Auto Workers (UAW) with Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, and the Teamsters with UPS, big labor is likely to proceed with more labor organizing efforts in 2024. Kaiser Permanente employees also successfully unionized, which could lead to the unionization of other healthcare workers. Currently, the Teamsters are looking to organize

 
Unlock the secrets to elevating your workplace experience with the wisdom of Michele Phillips from Key Performance in our latest podcast episode. Transform your professional life with the power of emotional intelligence as we unravel how self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management can drastically alter your corporate journey. You’re not just tuning into another dialogue; this is a