The use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to quickly spread across the manufacturing industry, and employers are tasked with understanding and managing the impact and capabilities of this burgeoning technology. While...more
In January 2025, President Trump issued a flurry of executive orders. Several may significantly impact employers; the key aspects of these orders are described below, although this is not an exhaustive summary of every...more
2/19/2025
/ Affirmative Action ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
OFCCP ,
Trump Administration
Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island lawmakers were busy throughout 2024 enacting labor and employment-related legislation already impacting the workplace. Understanding these critical legal updates is essential for...more
12/16/2024
/ Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Family Medical Leave ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Ads ,
New Regulations ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Pay Transparency ,
Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
There is no greater Halloween horror for employers than a workplace celebration that creates legal risks such as inappropriate costumes or safety hazards, among other issues. Thus, there are many considerations when planning...more
With the 2024 election fast approaching, and political news exploding, manufacturers are asking an important question: What is the role of political bobbleheads, pins, stickers, and discussions in the workplace?...more
7/25/2024
/ Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employment Policies ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
First Amendment ,
Free Speech ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Manufacturers ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Political Affiliation ,
Political Expression ,
Political Speech ,
State Labor Laws
It doesn’t seem fair that human resources (HR) personnel have to manage both labor shortages and overwhelming employee management tasks, but here we are. Companies are facing a critical shortage of skilled workers that is...more
7/19/2024
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Employees ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Innovative Technology ,
Job Applicants ,
Labor Shortage ,
Machine Learning ,
Risk Mitigation
On May 21, 2024, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation expanding Connecticut’s Paid Sick Leave law beginning January 1, 2025. The new legislation expands the scope of employers covered by the law, increases the...more
6/12/2024
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Labor Reform ,
Manufacturers ,
New Legislation ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
In just over a year following its enactment, employees across the country have filed a bevy of lawsuits, including class actions, alleging violations of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP...more
4/30/2024
/ Breastfeeding ,
Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Labor Reform ,
Manufacturers ,
Pregnancy ,
Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act”) ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Wage and Hour
Whether you are picking up a well-respected periodical or a celebrity news magazine, you cannot avoid reading about semaglutide injection drugs – drugs used to control blood sugar levels for individuals with type 2 diabetes...more
Illinois has rung in the new year by mandating some of the most progressive employee leave requirements in the nation. Effective January 1, 2024, Illinois’s Paid Leave for All Workers Act will require nearly all Illinois...more
The end of the year is a great time for manufacturers to express gratitude for employees and their hard work during the year through holiday parties and events. While these gatherings can increase morale, camaraderie, and...more
It’s the season of football, fall foliage, and unfortunately, the flu. As the temperatures dip and boxes of tissues begin to fly off the shelves, it’s time for employers to prepare to meet the challenges of cold and flu...more
10/9/2023
/ Business Continuity Plans ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Influenza ,
Occupational Exposure ,
Public Health ,
Sick Employees ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
While the pandemic may be behind us, many employees in manufacturing workplaces who worked on the front lines during the last few years, may be having difficulty remaining engaged at work and satisfied with their job. Whether...more
In today’s world, employees spend increasingly more time at work, including in the manufacturing industry where jobs are generally not remote. This means that employees may have close working and personal relationships with...more
A number of important New York labor and employment law developments from 2022 should be top of mind as employers ease into 2023. State legislators paid significant attention to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment...more
1/13/2023
/ Compensation & Benefits ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Labor Reform ,
New York ,
Pay Transparency ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Warehouses ,
Workplace Safety
‘Tis especially the season this year for company holiday parties. Manufacturers may have avoided hosting large group gatherings over the last few years, including parties, and may be seeking ways to engage workers and...more
New York City’s wage disclosure law is set to take effect on November 1, 2022. New York City is one of several state and local jurisdictions in the United States that have passed such laws recently. In fact, New York...more
With the arrival of summer, employers may be planning summer activities and offering other benefits or incentives to their employees. Manufacturers, whose employees have been frontline workers for over two years, may be...more
In today’s world, employees in manufacturing and similar industries spend a majority of their time on-site at work, engaging in work, and communicating with other employees. Over time, employees may form close bonds with...more
This week, we continue our 2022 outlook series with a focus on labor and employment. It goes without saying that over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed certain weaknesses and opportunities in the economy...more
1/24/2022
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Retention ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Labor Regulations ,
Labor Relations ,
Manufacturers ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Pay Transparency ,
Resignation ,
Unions ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety