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6 days ago | 
openlegalblogarchive.org | Daniel Schwartz |Claire Pariano
In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, host Dan Schwartz welcomes back Shipman’s Claire Pariano for a thoughtful conversation on neurodiversity in the workplace. They explore what neurodiversity means, legal protections under the ADA and FMLA, common employer pitfalls, and practical steps organizations can take to create truly inclusive environments for neurodivergent employees.
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2 months ago | 
openlegalblogarchive.org | Daniel Schwartz |Emily Souza
In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, Shipman attorneys Dan Schwartz and Emily McDonough Souza discuss the first 45 days of the Trump administration and its impact on labor and employment law. They dive into the latest executive orders on DEI programs, the implications of the False Claims Act for federal contractors, and recent legal challenges affecting workplace policies.
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2 months ago | 
jdsupra.com | Daniel Schwartz
On February 21, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland issued a preliminary injunction that significantly impacts two of President Trump’s executive orders targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. This ruling creates important breathing room for employers with federal contracts and grants while still leaving some uncertainty about the future landscape of DEI initiatives.
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2 months ago | 
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | James Hanks Jr. |Daniel Schwartz |Michael Sheehan
Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) recently released its updates to its Proxy Voting Guidelines. These updates will take effect for all annual meetings held after February 1, 2025. This year, the policy updates are largely incremental; ISS is mostly clarifying existing considerations as opposed to introducing new policies or changing existing policies.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
openlegalblogarchive.org | Daniel Schwartz
I’ll admit that it can sometimes be hard to talk about the political ramifications that elections have on employers because some might think you’re taking sides. Like everyone, I certainly have my own feelings but as I’ve said on this blog for over a decade, this blog has tried to take a decidedly apolitical bent. Instead, I think it’s more important to focus on the practical implications for employers.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
openlegalblogarchive.org | Daniel Schwartz
In a decision released earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in E.M.D. Sales Inc. v. Carrera that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemptions do not require heightened evidence standards when the case is heard by a judge or jury. This decision came from a case involving E.M.D. Sales Inc. and its owner, Elda Devarie, who were disputing the classification of three workers under the FLSA’s outside sales exemption.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
openlegalblogarchive.org | Daniel Schwartz
Get ready to dive into the 2025 legislative landscape with Season 3, Episode 3 of From Lawyer to Employer! Join host Dan Schwartz and special guest Chris Davis, Vice President of Public Policy with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), as they preview key issues for the 2025 Connecticut General Assembly session.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Julie Fay |Daniel Schwartz
Can a teacher put a sticker on their laptop expressing support for a political candidate? What about an employee attending a pro-life rally or using their personal social media account to express opinions about global conflicts? These are just some of the complex questions schools are asking as the 2024-25 school year progresses, with a political climate that is increasingly divisive and polarizing.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
daypitney.com | Howard Fetner |James M. Leva |Glenn W. Dowd |Daniel Schwartz
Connecticut's legislative session concluded without many significant updates to the state's labor and employment laws. While it was generally a quiet year on the labor and employment front, the legislature did pass a significant expansion of Connecticut's Paid Sick Leave Law. Additionally, as in previous years, there were several proposed bills that did not pass in the session that employers should keep an eye on for next year.
