EPLI Trends, Sexual Harassment Claims, and Planning for 2019
As workplace laws continue to evolve, the potential risk exposure is increasing. Jackson Lewis prepared this trends overview to help assess the current workplace law landscape in the #MeToo era and the wave of agency charges, latest claims, and new laws.
Highlights include:
- Pay Equity Lawsuits: The Next Wave of Litigation
- Medical Marijuana
- #MeToo and the Surge in EEOC Charges
- Expanding Scope of Wage Lawsuits
- FLSA Opinion Letters Reinstated
- Website Accessibility Lawsuits on the Rise
- Background Check Claims
- Pregnancy and Lactation Accommodation
- Growth of Federal Court Litigation
- Whistleblower Claims
- In-House Counsel and Compliance Personnel as Whistleblowers
- Top 10 EEOC Employment Discrimination Claims in 2018
- EEOC Filings Surprisingly Decline
- FLSA Developments
- National Labor Relations Board
- Class Action Developments
- ERISA/Fiduciary
- Prevailing Wage Laws
- Privacy/Data Breach
© Jackson Lewis P.C. This material is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal advice nor does it create a client-lawyer relationship between Jackson Lewis and any recipient. Recipients should consult with counsel before taking any actions based on the information contained within this material. This material may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee. For more information, visit https://www.jacksonlewis.com.