Our tradition includes using our first January post to make predictions about “what’s to come” in the year ahead. But first, let’s see how I did over the last year. “Time for 2019 Manufacturing Law Predictions: Drum Roll Please!” (Jan. 9, 2019).
I boldly predicted that on the federal level the government would…
Effective January 1, 2018, employees of manufacturers working in New York State may be eligible for paid family leave. The NY Paid Family Leave Law (“PFLL”) is both broader than and more narrow than the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. The PFLL applies to all employees employed by private manufacturers and working in New…
Effective October 31, 2017, New York City becomes another jurisdiction making it unlawful for manufacturers and other employers to ask most job applicants for information about their prior or current salary, compensation or benefits. Adopted by the City Council earlier this year, the new law seeks to eliminate wage inequality experienced by women and minorities…
Some manufacturers may interpret the “Epic Fail” of Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act as a sign of stability in the labor and employment landscape. After all, one thing which the new Administration and Congressional Republicans had in common was their seven-year pledge to repeal “Obamacare.” When compared to the divergent views on other…
Last week, Pam addressed the issue of temporary workers from an EHS perspective. Now, in this installment of one of our “360” posts, I’ll comment on the liability risks of having temporary employees.
First, an introductory note. I understand from my conversations with manufacturing executives that many companies need to use staffing agencies in…
We occasionally write what we refer to among ourselves as a “360” post, as in 360 degrees, or looking at an issue from all sides. I’ll write about EHS, Nicole about labor or employment issues, and Jeff will focus on other potential liability, all associated with a single factual scenario. The way the law and…
Manufacturers are increasingly using temporary employees (“temps”) to supplement the work force. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the temporary workforce has increased exponentially. Manufacturers previously used temps as a stopgap for labor, but are now routinely using temps to supplement the workforce. Our 360 post this week touches on the issues associated…
