The Seventh Circuit recently affirmed a National Labor Relations Board decision that tried to draw a line between protected strike activity and misconduct that warrants discipline or discharge.
On September 9, 2019, the NLRB issued a decision clarifying an earlier ruling and reinstating the traditional community of interest standard for bargaining unit determinations.
The California legislature has passed a bill that entirely redefines the standard for determining whether a person providing labor or services for remuneration may be classified as an independent contractor rather than an employee.
On September 12, 2019, the New York City Council passed an ordinance that extends the city’s anti-discrimination protections to freelancers and independent contractors.
The firm will also take part in Mansfield 3.0 through July 2020, which will include lawyers with disabilities as well as women, lawyers of color, and LGBTQ+ lawyers as part of the diverse candidate pool.
Partners Barry Kuretzky and George Vassos were recognized in Canada, and Capital Members Rafael Aguiló-Vélez, Mariela Rexach, Anabel Rodríguez-Alonso and Carl Schuster were recognized in Puerto Rico.
Jeffrey Jones has been appointed office managing shareholder (OMS) of Littler's Miami office. He will serve in dual OMS capacity as he continues to lead the firm's Orlando office.
