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When it comes to labor and employment, every matter tells a story that is often emotionally charged and, if not handled appropriately, can spell disaster for a company. That’s why our Labor & Employment attorneys are strong believers in preventative maintenance—from ensuring our clients have fully compliant policies and updated employee handbooks to working out an emerging employee-related situation right away before it can escalate. Watch L&E chair Jonathan Landesman discuss the firm’s approach to employment litigation, labor relations, and counseling in our new Labor & Employment capabilities video. #employmentlaw

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Our recent Labor and Employment webinar took a look at several important workplace issues. Attorney Jared Calderon provides a short video recap and lets you know how to listen to the webinar and sign up for the series so you don’t miss the next one: https://lnkd.in/gKGd7JBa

BULLETIN: Find out what the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has to say about seven key Closing Loophole reforms in this week’s Workplace Bulletin. #closingloopholes #employmentlaw

This is a great summary of where we are at with the independent contractor rule. In this Update, my Perkins Coie LLP colleagues answer five questions companies may have about the U.S. Department of Labor's final independent contractor rule, which revises the Trump administration's interpretation of "employee" under the Fair Labor Standards Act. #LaborAndEmployment #LaborAndEmploymentLaw #IndependentContractors #DepartmentOfLabor

Introducing "Employment & Labor Chat," our new on-demand video series covering employment and labor news in the United States. In this episode, Atlanta partner Dan Beale and Des Moines shareholder JoEllen Whitney dive into the latest news surrounding noncompetes and other restrictive covenants, including developments from the Federal Trade Commission and the National Labor Relations Board. They also explore the most recent legal updates from New York, Minnesota, Washington DC, California and Georgia, and conclude with valuable key takeaways. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dF8wi85d #Dentons #Employment #Labor #Legal

The October 2023 Joint Employer Test proposed by the National Labor Relations Board, which would make it easier for two entities to be deemed joint employers, was struck down by a Texas federal court and Congress passed a resolution to block it. However, the proposed rule is not yet dead. Given the significance of a joint employer finding, what should businesses know about the status of the proposed rule? Get answers in our recent alert authored by Francine Esposito, Rachel Gonzalez and Daniel Pierre. #NLRB #JointEmployerTest #LaborLaw #EmploymentLaw

Learn about recent legal developments and pressing topics employers are facing from my Labor & Employment group colleagues. On March 20, thought leaders from the practice will provide practical guidance and discuss these topics and more!    - Department of Labor’s new independent contractor rule  - Limitations on confidentiality agreements with employees  - State and local leave laws    Secure your spot for Alston & Bird’s Labor & Employment Executive Webinar. #LaborLaw

We want to hear from business owners. Take part in our Employment survey today! Your input will help us monitor employment activities and trends in #HaltonON https://ow.ly/8F1x50S0bRO