April 20, 2021 – This was an emotional day across the nation as a guilty verdict came down in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. A jury found Chauvin guilty on all the counts connected to the … Read More
In March, the US House of Representatives passed what’s known as the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, or PRO Act. The bill cleared the House with a vote of 225-206 and its future now hinges on the decision of … Read More
In Part I of this two-part series, I introduce what President-Elect Joe Biden calls his plan for “empowering American workers.” This plan reflects the changes we may see in the workplace for both employers and employees after he is sworn … Read More
As the U.S. awaits the swearing in of President-Elect Joe Biden, many are wondering what a new President will mean for current laws and policies. As an employment and labor attorney, mediator, and arbitrator, I am particularly interested in what … Read More
The week of June 15, 2020 has been nothing short of eventful if you have kept up with the news recently. With a large focus lately on the #BlackLivesMatter Movement, we are seeing a higher sensitivity and sense of awareness … Read More
Indeed, these are challenging times for the world, our communities, and the workplace. As businesses grapple with bringing employees back to safe work environments in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, they also must consider the impact of recent protests in … Read More
The CARES Act, passed at the end of March 2020, contains over $300 billion in relief for American workers and small businesses all over the nation. “CARES” stands for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security. It was announced this week … Read More
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, workers deemed “essential” for operation in retail and food industry positions are now organizing strikes. Some have even chosen to walk away from their jobs and have stopped showing up to work. … Read More
During this unprecedented time, many Americans have concerns about how they will be able to minimize the negative effects that the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has on their families and businesses. To provide relief, Congress recently passed the federal stimulus package, … Read More