So far, President-elect Joe Biden is keeping his promise to put together a Cabinet that looks more like America and could become the most diverse in history. After choosing a running mate that will become the first woman, person of … Read More
There’s a lot of confusion as the world tries to navigate its way through an almost yearlong global pandemic. And one of the latest controversies is whether or not a workplace can force its employees to get the newly developed … Read More
In a year where almost everything from the way we work to how we gather with friends has changed, our work holiday traditions will be no exception. So many of us, both employees and employers, have altered the way we … 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 cases rise and COVID-19 continues to spread, more Americans are losing their jobs, and businesses wonder how they will survive another shutdown. Employees who are working remotely are also struggling with their temporary working environments, and many of these … 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
On November 11, 2020, our nation celebrated Veterans Day across the country to thank those who have selflessly served in the U.S. military. Just as they protected our freedoms, we have laws in place that protect veterans’ rights in the … Read More
With such a controversial election approaching the end of an already unforgettable 2020, millions of American citizens have cast their ballots early. Amazingly, nation-wide pre-election voting has already surpassed 50% of all ballots that were cast in the 2016 election. … Read More
We’ve heard and read the phrase “unprecedented year” countless times since the coronavirus-related shutdowns began in 2020. Employers, employees, unemployed individuals, working parents, and more have been forced to adapt to this new normal in so many ways, with sudden … Read More
November 3rd is nearing, and many Americans are in the midst of voting at early voting poll locations and with mail-in-ballots. With a controversial election following this unprecedented year, the talk of politics is growing at home, on social media, … Read More