December 11, 2024
OSHA’s website recently added advice to employers, particularly in retail and warehousing, to help keep their employees safe this holiday season and linked a video on the Department of Labor’s YouTube page containing nine holiday season safety tips. The tips include: (1) training workers on safety...
December 03, 2024
Today I am joined by Jason Marsili of Marsili Mediation to discuss the often over-looked art and skill involved with mediation, and the important considerations for employers when determining whether, when, and why to mediate a dispute.
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December 03, 2024
Daniel Johns authored a Law360 article discussing the challenges employers face in overturning arbitration decisions, particularly in cases involving employee reinstatement after termination.
December 02, 2024
Anna Sanders highlights in Law 360 Pulse how Cozen O'Connor's New York office has grown significantly since moving to 3 World Trade Center.
November 27, 2024
For this Thanksgiving week episode, I am joined by several of my Cozen O'Connor colleagues to discuss the likely impact of President Trump's second administration on such L&E issues as federal agency regulation and initiatives generally (David Barron), the NLRB and union activity (Kelly...
November 26, 2024
Lawrence Prosen, Jeremy Glenn, Debra Friedman, and Katlyn Slough discuss two new requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for 2021 Type 2 Consolidated Employer Information Reports, Standard Form 100 and how companies may object to them.
November 18, 2024
This past Friday, November 15, 2024, a federal court in Texas struck down on a nationwide basis the U.S. Department of Labor's 2024 regulations that significantly increased the minimum salary thresholds for federal law overtime exempt status. Today's episode discusses the court's rationale and what...
November 11, 2024
NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo joins me today to discuss her latest memorandum finding that "stay or pay" provisions in employee agreements constitute illegal noncompetes under the National Labor Relations Act.
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November 07, 2024
In this second of my two-part series on the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), I am joined by my Cozen O'Connor colleague, Debbie Friedman, to discuss the scope of the PWFA from a practicing attorney's viewpoint and how employers should address common situations under that...
November 01, 2024
In this first of two parts on the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), current Vice Chair of the EEOC Jocelyn Samuels discusses the regulations implementing the PWFA and how the PWFA differs from Title VII and the ADA, the common themes in the EEOC charges filed alleging violations of the...
October 17, 2024
Aaron Holt and Cassie Jacobsen discuss a recent memorandum from NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo about the legality of noncompetes.
October 08, 2024
Following historical precedent, OSHA’s top ten cited violations for 2024 surprise no one. They all appeared on last year’s list, although their relative positions changed a bit. Fall protection (general requirements) remains the most cited citation and has held the spot for the fourteenth...
September 25, 2024
John Carrigan, Jr. discusses California AB 1836 and 1602, which aim to protect against the unauthorized use of AI-generated digital replicas of a performer's voice or likeness.
September 16, 2024
Lynn Brehm and Jenna Schaffer discuss the changes that come in response to growing concerns about the confidentiality of reproductive health services following the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.
September 13, 2024
When California’s workplace violence prevention law took effect on July 1, 2024, it joined a handful of other states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington, that have some type of similar law. On September 4, 2024, Governor Hochul signed into law...
September 12, 2024
DOS and USCIS have announced that all available immigrant visas in the employment-based categories have now been issued for the 2024 fiscal year.
September 10, 2024
In this special 150th podcast episode, I am joined by my Cozen O'Connor colleagues David Barron and Jim Gale to discuss what is left of the FTC noncompete rule, if anything, and what employers should be doing next with the rule in the rearview mirror.
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September 05, 2024
OSHA requires employers to report a fatality or severe injury (“SIR”). Generally, a fatality must be reported within 8 hours and an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or eye loss must be reported within 24 hours. Information about the SIR requirement can be found here...
September 03, 2024
Eliza Estrella and Walter Foster discuss Massachusetts' new pay transparency law and what employers need to know.
August 28, 2024
Peter Ennis authored a Law360 article discussing The Dismantle DEI Act of 2024, a proposed legislation aimed at curbing the implementation and promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices across federal agencies, contractors, and grant recipients.
August 21, 2024
Aaron Holt, Mike Schmidt, and David Barron discuss the Northern District of Texas striking down the FTC's Final Rule with nationwide effect.
August 19, 2024
Bill Walsh discusses a recent Washington Court of Appeals ruling that a state law prohibiting injured workers from posting Independent Medical Examination (IME) videos on social media is an unconstitutional violation of free speech rights.
August 15, 2024
Aaron Holt discusses the court's expanded definition of a hostile work environment which includes social media posts made by an employee outside of work.
August 13, 2024
Illinois' Worker Freedom of Speech Act prohibits employers from holding mandatory meetings to discuss company views on religious and political matters, including union membership.
August 09, 2024
Daniel Johns authored a Law360 article discussing the proposed Union Members Right to Know Act, which aims to enhance transparency and accountability within unions by requiring them to inform members of their rights.
July 16, 2024
Michele Miller and Brett Greving discuss the new reforms to PAGA (California's Private Attorneys General Act) and what the impact will be on employers.
July 08, 2024
John Ho discusses OHSA's new proposed national heat illness and injury standards.
June 20, 2024
Dan Johns and Kelly Kindig discuss the Supreme Court's recent ruling that district courts must use the traditional four-factor test for preliminary injunctions sought by the NLRB.
May 14, 2024
Janice Agresti discusses New York State's new requirement that private employers offer their employees a paid prenatal personal leave entitlement.
April 25, 2024
The FTC has issued a Final Rule banning all new noncompete agreements for workers, including senior executives, effective 120 days after publication in the Federal Register.
April 10, 2024
Daniel Johns authored a Law360 article discussing the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) recent focus on holding employers accountable for bad-faith bargaining.
March 20, 2024
A comprehensive overview of Colorado employment law changes and updates.
February 15, 2024
Nicole Su and Honorable Judge Stephanie Jones co-authored a white paper on bridging the gap between generations within the legal landscape.
February 13, 2024
The Supreme Court issued its long-awaiting decision in Murray v. UBS Securities, lowering the bar for whistleblowers to win retaliation claims, requiring only "contributing factor," not "retaliatory intent."
February 05, 2024
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the initial registration period for the FY2025 H-1B Cap Lottery will open on March 6, 2024, and run through March 22, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Scott Bettridge and David Adams discuss the USCIS fee increases and what you need to know to plan your 2024 immigration budget.
January 19, 2024
The European Travel Information and Authorization System roll-out has been postponed to 2025. Scott Bettridge and David Adams discuss what to expect.
January 08, 2024
Daniel Johns authored an article about the rapid expansion of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) coverage and how it affects the workplace.
January 03, 2024
Cassie Jacobsen offers a comprehensive overview of crucial updates to employment law in Minnesota that businesses should be mindful of in 2024.
January 03, 2024
Kelli Natrin and Fran Rayer discuss the Department of State's domestic visa renewal pilot program to alleviate backlogs and wait times at consulates abroad.
December 04, 2023
The State Department recently announced a new pilot program for H-1B visa holders allowing them to renew their H-1B visa stamps while remaining in the U.S.
November 27, 2023
Aaron Holt and Silvia Chicas discuss the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Tesla, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board, which is a victory for employers seeking to enforce their uniform requirement.
November 15, 2023
Nandini Sane contributed an article to The Houston Lawyer discussing the rapid advancement of generative AI.
November 06, 2023
Scott Bettridge and David Adams highlight immigration updates from the month of October.
October 23, 2023
Last week, USCIS issued policy guidance clarifying two points with respect to the L-1 petition for intracompany transferees.
October 16, 2023
Michael Schmidt discusses the new law that will impact long-held policies and practices and require employers to review their policies and form agreements.
October 04, 2023
Scott Bettridge and David Adams highlight immigration updates from the month of September.
October 02, 2023
Frances Rayer and Elizabeth Olivera outline the process for the 2025 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program/Green Card Lottery, opening on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
September 08, 2023
Daniel Johns authored an article about an April brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on behalf of NLRB general counsel Jennifer Abruzzo.
August 30, 2023
Sam Edelstein authored an article about the impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace.
August 22, 2023
USCIS announced a new online form for individuals, attorneys, and accredited representatives to request an in-person appointment without having to call.
August 22, 2023
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals clarified when employee's donning and doffing activities may be compensable under the Fair Labor Standards Act, establishing that assessing a job’s risks is, in and of itself, insufficient for determining whether changing into and out of gear is compensable.
August 21, 2023
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed its precedent on limited adverse employment actions such as hiring, firing, and promotions, changing the landscape of all employment discrimination claims brought in the Fifth Circuit.
August 03, 2023
DHS has proposed a new pilot program for virtual Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification inspections that would apply to employers not currently enrolled in E-Verify.
July 06, 2023
The Supreme Court has ruled that employers can no longer use a de minimis increase in cost as a defense for not providing a religious accommodation.
July 05, 2023
Cassandra Jacobsen co-authored an article about the "stages of brief" she and other lawyers go through when assigned a substantial writing project.
June 22, 2023
On June 20, 2023, the New York State Assembly passed S3100A (Ryan)/A1278B (Joyner) on non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants.
June 09, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a memorandum that could make it more difficult for employers to enforce non-compete agreements.
May 23, 2023
The New Jersey Appellate Court ruled that, under an exception to the American Rule, a third party can be liable for attorneys’ fees in certain situations.
May 18, 2023
Minnesota’s employment landscape is on the brink of significant transformation as proposed legislation banning almost all non-compete agreements progresses.
May 12, 2023
The bill targets the influx of illegal immigration into the state with tougher employment requirements and adding some of the strongest penalties in the nation.
May 10, 2023
USCIS received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the FY 2024 H-1B cap.
May 10, 2023
Daniel Johns authored an article discussing the concerns raised by the current National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel memos.
May 10, 2023
DHS and ICE announced that employers will have 30 days to reach compliance with Form I-9 requirements after the COVID-19 flexibilities sunset on July 31, 2023.
May 04, 2023
The NRLB recently revisited the issue of what happens when an employee engages in abusive or inappropriate conduct while protected by Section 7 of the NLRA.
April 19, 2023
Michael Schmidt, Steven Millman, and Austin Dieter authored an article about the unprecedented number of state and local laws that retail employers face.
April 19, 2023
USCIS has extended the temporary suspension of the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539.
April 05, 2023
USCIS announced requestors may select their gender on USCIS forms (or change a prior gender selection) without the need to provide supporting documentation.
April 05, 2023
USCIS announced it will be issuing policy guidance to remove the requirement that the civil surgeon's signature be dated no more than 60 days before filing.
March 31, 2023
USCIS announced that it will now consider a filing or response submitted on paper timely if it is received by the end of the next business day.
March 28, 2023
USCIS announced it received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach FY2024 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B Cap).
March 28, 2023
USCIS announced that certain flexibilities it first announced in March 2020 to address the COVID-19 pandemic will end on March 23, 2023.
March 23, 2023
The NLRB recently overturned decades of precedent to hold that non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions are broadly unlawful when imposed on employees.
March 22, 2023
USCIS recently announced a new process for lawful permanent residents to receive temporary evidence of their lawful permanent resident status by mail.
March 20, 2023
The U.S Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that paid time off does not constitute salary for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
March 15, 2023
Employers statewide who do not currently offer paid leaves equal to or in excess of 40 hours per year should make appropriate preparations to comply.
March 01, 2023
Ed Langhammer contributed to the March edition of the GC Agenda about California law AB 2188.
February 23, 2023
SECURE Act 2.0 is one of the most significant pieces of retirement plan legislation in recent memory and contains new rules impacting every kind of retirement plan.
February 16, 2023
A Ninth Circuit panel ruled that California’s Assembly Bill (AB) 51 was preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and is unenforceable.
February 06, 2023
Max Kaplan discusses the Supreme Court of Illinois's decision in Tims v. Black Horse Carriers, Inc., ruling that BIPA is subject to the five-year, catch-all statute of limitations.
February 02, 2023
Daniel Johns authored an article about the rise in union organizing and how employers can handle it.
January 30, 2023
USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the FY2024 H-1B Cap Lottery will begin on March 1, 2023, and run through March 17, 2023.
January 27, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed an update to its voluntary fiduciary corrections program to allow fiduciaries to correct errors in retirement plans.
January 25, 2023
As the result of a settlement of a class action lawsuit challenging H-4 and L-2 adjudication delays, USCIS has agreed to resume bundling some applications.
January 24, 2023
USCIS announced it will extend the validity of Green Cards for those who properly file Form I-751 for 48 months beyond the card’s expiration date.
January 24, 2023
The California Court of Appeal recently issued a troubling decision regarding the evidentiary value of electronic signatures.
January 18, 2023
On December 29, 2022, the IRS issued proposed regulations that would permanently allow retirement plans to accept remote participant elections and spousal consents.
January 13, 2023
USCIS announced it is implementing the final phase of its planned premium processing expansion for Form I-140.
January 11, 2023
When businesses fail to ensure that their website are accessible to the visually impaired, they risk facing a barrage of expensive lawsuits.
January 10, 2023
The new pay transparency laws across the country may point to a cultural shift underway toward an expectation of transparency and a desire to reduce the pay gap.
January 09, 2023
President Biden's Executive Order in July 2021 encouraged the FTC to ban or limit non-compete agreements. The FTC proposed the ban on January 5, 2023.
January 09, 2023
USCIS published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to adjust certain benefit request fees, which haven’t been changed since 2016.
January 05, 2023
Aaron Holt authored an article on the future of online speech and regulations.
January 05, 2023
Senate Bill 1162 imposes significant new pay scale disclosure requirements on California employers.
January 03, 2023
John Ho and Janice Sued Agresti highlight what employers can expect in the year ahead from OSHA and the Department of Labor on workplace safety, pay equity, and employee classification.
December 12, 2022
Effective Dec. 12, 2022, USCIS will automatically extend the validity of Green Cards for lawful permanent residents who have applied for naturalization.
November 09, 2022
The TSA has extended the requirement for all nonimmigrant foreign nationals to present proof of being fully vaccinated prior to entering the United States.
November 03, 2022
Daniel Johns authored an article about how employee resource groups (ERGs) have become one of the primary methods employers use to engage employees and increase morale in the workplace.
October 31, 2022
The EEOC has issued an updated “Know Your Rights” poster, revised as of October 20, 2022.
October 28, 2022
The California 6th District Court of Appeal recently ruled that where an employer could track the exact time in minutes that an employee worked each shift.
October 28, 2022
New Jersey Senate Bill No. 315 creates broad protections for many employees in the health care sector in the event of a change in control.
October 26, 2022
USCIS granted 60 more days to respond to Notices of Intent to Deny/Revoke/Rescind & Requests for Evidence if issued between March 1, 2020, and January 24, 2023.
October 18, 2022
DHS and ICE announced that an extension of the Form I-9 flexibilities will continue for another nine months until July 31, 2023.
October 17, 2022
Matthew Clyde co-authored the Bloomberg Tax Portfolio addressing the interplay of benefits and bankruptcy law.
October 17, 2022
A slew of employment law bills were signed into law by Governor Newsom as we close out 2022 and begin a new year in 2023.
October 12, 2022
Elena Hillman, Jake Rubinstein, and Janice Agresti authored an article on what pay transparency could mean for states.
October 07, 2022
Although the current administration has stated its desire to eliminate the DV Lottery program, it will go forward this year.
October 05, 2022
A recent decision from the Fifth Circuit upheld a Texas state law impacting the power of social media platforms to moderate content on their platforms.
October 04, 2022
USCIS will extend the temporary waiver of the "60-day rule" for Form I-693.
September 29, 2022
Effective September 26, 2022, USCIS began automatically extending the validity of Green Cards to 24 months for lawful permanent residents who file a Form I-90.
September 19, 2022
On September 15, 2022, USCIS announced the next phase of the premium processing expansion for certain petitioners.
September 12, 2022
The NLRB issued an NPRM that would broaden the standard for determining whether two employers are joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act.
September 08, 2022
On 9/6/22, USCIS announced it has used nearly all available EB visas for this fiscal year and will exhaust the 281,507 EB visas by the end of the month.
September 06, 2022
The National Labor Relations Board recently reaffirmed employees’ right to wear union insignia at work and found that Tesla, Inc. violated federal labor law.
August 31, 2022
The OFCCP informed all federal contractors that a FOIA request seeking contractor data from '16-'20 was submitted. Contractors must file objections by 9/19/22.
August 18, 2022
David Adams authored an article about employers who employ or wants to employ a foreign worker for permanent residence.
July 29, 2022
Daniel Johns authored an article on the recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in FDRLST Media LLC v. National Labor Relations Board.
July 19, 2022
On July 6, 2022, DHS announced that employers are required to update their Forms I-9 by July 31, 2022, for all employees who completed their I-9 verifications with expired documents between May 1, 2020, and April 30, 2022.
July 18, 2022
We previously alerted our readership in May 2022 that USCIS was implementing premium processing for certain I-140 petitions in the EB-1 and EB-2 categories. The availability of premium processing for previously filed I-140 petitions referred only to EB-1 multinational executive and manager I-140 petitions and EB-2 petitions filed for advanced degree professionals or members of the professions with an advanced degree or exceptional ability petitions seeking a national interest waiver.
June 24, 2022
Aaron Holt authored an article about how courts are increasingly being asked to address employment matters involving speech on social media.
June 21, 2022
Abigail Green discusses the Seventh Circuit's decision in Salvatore Ziccarelli v. Thomas J. Dart, et al.
June 16, 2022
The Supreme Court ruled that the FAA overrules CA Supreme Court authority limiting arbitration agreements in representative actions under PAGA.
June 03, 2022
In Groff v. DeJoy, a Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision gives very practical guidance for how to respond to religious accommodation claims.
May 25, 2022
A May 20, 2022 decision from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals impacts the limits of permissible speech by employers on social media.
May 25, 2022
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced premium processing for certain petitioners.
May 24, 2022
The California Supreme Court recently resolved a long-standing wage and hour question regarding meal and rest period violations.
May 24, 2022
Kathy Jaffari co-authored an article published in The Philadelphia Inquirer discussing the wage gap in Pennsylvania and the steps that need to be taken to narrow it. Kathy and her co-author, Judy Berkman, are co-chairs of the Women’s Rights Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
May 16, 2022
California's Private Attorneys General Act may pave the way for geographically extended enforcement of California labor laws.
May 04, 2022
This May, USCIS announced a Temporary Final Rule increasing the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Documents for up to 540 days.
April 28, 2022
On April 25, 2022, DHS and ICE announced an extension of flexibilities of the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form until October 31, 2022.
April 26, 2022
Daniel Johns authored an article about the recently introduced Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act (TEAM) — which would legalize employee involvement committees, an employer-friendly alternative to unions.
April 25, 2022
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will be requiring major jurisdictional public utilities to file annual diversity reports beginning March 2023.
April 07, 2022
Sam Edelstein discusses the decision in Hopman v. Union Pacific Railroad.
March 30, 2022
Jim Sullivan, John Ho, and Anne Greene discuss OSHA's new proposed rules regarding electronic recordkeeping requirements.
March 28, 2022
On March 3, 2022, Council amended Philadelphia’s Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance and created a specific COVID-19 sick leave protection.
March 01, 2022
Janice Agresti discusses the U.S. District Court of Southern New York's ruling that the Wrongful Discharge Law is constitutional because it minimally burdens interstate commerce.
February 15, 2022
Arielle Eisenberg discusses H.R. 4445, an amendment to the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) otherwise known as the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021.”
February 09, 2022
Jeremy Glenn, Brittany Green, and Sydney Holman co-authored an article on Illinois' legislative action toward employee pay equality with sweeping amendments in 2021 to the state Equal Pay Act.
February 04, 2022
Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss Section 467-a of the Real Property Tax Law and the prevailing wage affidavit condo and coop boards must submit to qualify for the tax abatement.
February 01, 2022
Daniel Johns authored an article about how the rise of virtual workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to confusion for labor arbitrators who need to determine liability for off-duty misconduct.
January 28, 2022
Jeremy Glenn and Brittany Green discuss what employers in Illinois need to know about the EPA amendments.
January 19, 2022
Anne Greene, John Ho, and Jim Sullivan discuss the Supreme Court decision to allow the CMS vaccine directive to go forward.
January 12, 2022
James Sullivan authored an article about if an unvaccinated employee is a “direct threat” to the health and safety of themselves or others in the workplace.
January 05, 2022
George Voegele discusses various state and local wage and hour laws that went into effect on January 1, 2022, or will go into effect in 2022.
December 21, 2021
John Ho and Jim Sullivan discuss the Sixth Circuit lifting the Fifth Circuit's stay of OSHA’s general duty COVID Emergency Testing Standard.
December 09, 2021
John Ho, Janice Agresti, and Jim Sullivan discuss Mayor de Blasio's expansion to the “Key to New York City” program.
November 23, 2021
John Ho and Jim Sullivan discuss Florida Governor DeSantis’s recent legislation banning employers from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations unless several exemptions are offered to employees.
November 15, 2021
Ed Langhammer, John Ho, and Jim Sullivan discuss Cal/OSHA agenda item “Proposed Emergency Safety Orders for Adoption,” and how California employers can weigh in on how these regulations will impact them.
November 15, 2021
John Ho and Jim Sullivan discuss the Fifth Circuit's stay of OSHA's ETS and what happens next.
October 29, 2021
Daniel Johns authored an article discussing labor law considerations surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the workplace.
October 27, 2021
Janice Agresti discusses the EEOC's guidance for employers when an employee requests a religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination.
October 13, 2021
Aaron Holt answers questions employers may have about Texas's Executive Order No. GA-40.
September 24, 2021
Jim Sullivan authored an article detailing that six of just nine emergency temporary standards issued by OSHA since the 1970s have been challenged in courts, and only one has been upheld.
September 10, 2021
Jim Sullivan discusses Biden's EO mandating all employers with more than 100 employees require every employee to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to test negative every week.
September 08, 2021
Debra Friedman authored an article about OSHA's latest COVID-19 guidance for non-health care employers and employees and how it is causing employers to reevaluate their return-to-work policies and procedures.
August 04, 2021
Daniel Johns authored an article on how the Biden administration impacts nonunion employers.
August 03, 2021
Ben Shechtman discusses the DOJ's memorandum opinion stating employers may require that employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to the requirements that they provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs that preclude vaccination.
July 16, 2021
Brett Greving, Elena Hillman, and Jason Barsanti discuss the California Supreme Court's decision in Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotels, LLC.
July 14, 2021
John Ho discusses the Department of Labor for the state of New York"s model Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plan under the New York Health and Essential Rights Act and what employers should do now to comply.
June 16, 2021
Dave Barron discusses new OSHA guidance for vaccinated workers.
June 07, 2021
In light of recent guidance issued by the Center for Disease Control and the EEOC, we have updated our Return to Work Checklist.
May 14, 2021
John Ho, Jim Sullivan, and Anne Greene discuss New York's HERO Act and what employers should do now to comply.
April 28, 2021
Bob Magovern and Matt Howell discuss Biden's executive order increasing the minimum wage for federal contactors.
April 26, 2021
Daniel Johns authored an article about the Biden administration's intent to promote and seek passage of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act.
April 26, 2021
John Ho and James Sullivan discuss OSHA's guidance for employers considering requiring employees to get vaccinated.
April 23, 2021
Arielle Eisenberg and Corinne Zucker discuss the possible implications of the Eleventh Circuit's decision in Juan Carlos Gil v. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
April 07, 2021
Joseph Quinn discusses the Simko v. U.S. Steel Corp decision and what it means for employers.
March 31, 2021
John Carrigan, Jr. wrote an article about the COVID-19 vaccine and employers looking to a vaccine as a way to keep their workforce and customers safe may face an uphill battle.
March 29, 2021
Nicole Perkin and Elena Hillman discuss SB 95, which continues and expands the requirements for COVID-19-related sick pay as mandated previously by the federal FFCRA and California’s AB 1867, both of which expired on December 31, 2020.
March 18, 2021
Christopher Hennessy and Jeremy Glenn contributed an article to the Illinois State Bar Association's (ISBA) Labor and Employment Law Newsletter discussing a recent bill introduced in the Illinois Legislature that, if made into law, would rewrite significant aspects of the law of restrictive covenants, particularly those entered into after the effective date of the bill's adoption into law — including barring some altogether.
March 12, 2021
Robert Kaplan, Matt Clyde, and Lynn Brehm discuss the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and how it affects employee benefit plans and publicly traded companies’ tax deductions for executive compensation.
February 26, 2021
David P. Zambito and Vincent Candiello discuss how Pennsylvania’s regulated public utilities would be impacted by the legalization of marijuana and if they are not permitted to continue their zero-tolerance drug use policies for employees involved in the operation of critical infrastructure.
February 17, 2021
Joseph Hill, Michael Henlon, and Brianna Westbrooks discuss legislation introduced in Philadelphia City Council that would significantly expand required paid sick leave for individuals at companies with more than 50 employees.
February 02, 2021
John Ho discusses OSHA's revised COVID-19 guidance for employers following an executive order issued by President Biden
January 20, 2021
David Barron, John Carrigan, Jr., Arielle Eisenberg, Aaron Holt, and Nandini Sane designed a guide on how employers can handle the COVID-19 vaccination for their employees.
January 19, 2021
Adam C. Gutmann and David L. Barron discuss the landmark ruling in Swales v. KLLM Transport Servs., LLC, wherein the court did away with the two-step Lusardi framework that most FLSA collective actions have followed for the last 33 years.
January 19, 2021
Christopher Hennessy and Jeremy Glenn contributed an article to Law360 discussing how on January 8th, a bill was introduced in the Illinois Legislature that, if made into law, would rewrite significant aspects of the law of restrictive covenants entered into after the effective date of its adoption into law, including barring some altogether.
January 13, 2021
Stephen Miller and Casey James discuss the DOJ's indictment charging Surgical Care Affiliates LLC of colluding with two companies not to solicit each other’s senior-level employees.
January 05, 2021
Daniel Johns wrote an article about what the upcoming Biden administration will look like on labor issues.
December 17, 2020
Peter Ennis discusses the ordinance signed by Mayor Bill Peduto covering employers with 50 or more employees and requiring them to provide paid time off for employees working in the city who miss work due to reasons related to COVID-19.
December 14, 2020
John Carrigan, Jr. wrote an article about the COVID-19 vaccine and employers looking to a vaccine as a way to keep their workforce and customers safe may face an uphill battle.
December 03, 2020
Ben Shechtman discusses the first-of-its-kind decision by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court that the MMA did not require a nursing school to accommodate a student’s use of medical marijuana under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
November 23, 2020
David Barron, Joseph Quinn, Jake Rubinstein, Di Addy Tang, Peter Ennis, Adam Gutmann, and Anne discuss various state laws that may impact employers.
October 30, 2020
Jeff Pasek, Diane Thompson, Anne Green, and Michael Corgan wrote an article about what a Joe Biden administration would look like for companies.
October 20, 2020
Peter Ennis and Brett Greving breakdown, by state, what employees are entitled to when it comes to their right to vote.
October 07, 2020
Daniel Johns wrote an article discussing the risk of union organizing that employers may face at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 23, 2020
Elena Hillam and Austin Dieter discuss AB 685, signed by Governor Newsom, implementing new reporting and notice requirements and granting Cal OSHA additional powers following employee exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace.
September 23, 2020
Elena Hillman and Austin Dieter discuss SB 1159, signed into law by Governor Newsom, expanding access to workers’ compensation and making it easier for first responders, health care workers, and other workers who test positive for COVID-19 due to an outbreak.
September 17, 2020
George Voegele discusses the city of Philadlelphia's new ordinance that makes two weeks of paid sick leave available to thousands of Philadelphia workers impacted by COVID-19.
September 15, 2020
Bethany Vasquez, Elena Hillman, and Austin Dieter discuss Assembly Bill 1867, requiring large employers to provide COVID-19 related supplemental paid sick leave to their California employees.
September 15, 2020
Michael Hanlon and Benjamin L. Shechtman discuss the Third Circuit's consolidated opinions in Diamond et al. v. PSEA et al. and Wenzig et al. v. SEIU Local 668 et al.
September 08, 2020
On August 3, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Final Rule that alters the USCIS filing Fee Schedule. On average, the filing fees were increased overall by approximately 20 percent.
August 21, 2020
Arielle Eisenberg wrote an article about the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act that protects an employee's conduct of complaining about Title VII violations.
August 06, 2020
David Barron, David Hackett, Nandini Sane, and Bethany Vasquez designed an FAQ to address concerns that employers have regarding COVID-19 and the Fall semester.
August 05, 2020
David Barron discusses the Southern District of New York's decision on August 3, 2020, finding that four portions of the DOL's final rule exceeded the DOL’s authority and should be set aside as invalid.
August 04, 2020
Arielle Eisenberg discussed the Eleventh Circuit's decision in Gogel v. Kia Motors.
July 30, 2020
Alan Pittler wrote an article about three separate lawsuits brought by Pennsylvania employees who were terminated for social media posts.
July 28, 2020
Dave Hackett and Anna Wermuth discuss what employers must do to ensure they are complying with all applicable laws.
July 01, 2020
Michele Ballard Miller, Walter Stella, Elena Hillman, and Austin Dieter designed an FAQ that California Employers have regarding COVID-19.
June 28, 2020
Susan Eisenberg and Jennifer Taylor Williams wrote an article discussing how a job description can affect litigation.
June 17, 2020
Arielle Eisenberg discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's historic decision holding that LGBTQ individuals are protected from discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
June 16, 2020
Mike Hanlon, Steve Millman, and Austin Dieter discuss the NLRB's decision in Bethany College.
June 10, 2020
Michael Schmidt addressed best practices for New York employers to return to work from the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 01, 2020
Jeremy Glenn and Julie Trester wrote an article discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic could impact employee rights.
May 27, 2020
Susan Eisenberg and Jennifer Taylor Williams wrote an article discussing how the EEOC intends that ADA accommodation requests will be alive and well post-coronavirus and employers will be required to engaged in the interactive process with each individual.
May 21, 2020
Jeremy Glenn, Julie Trester, and James Mackey discuss the Chicago City Council has adopted an amendment to the Fair Workweek Ordinance delaying the ability of employees to file lawsuits in court until January, 1, 2021. However, the action does not delay enforcement of the ordinance starting July 1.
May 21, 2020
Austin Dieter and John Ho discuss OSHA's most recent guidance on when employers need to record COVID-19 illnesses.
May 06, 2020
Bryant Andrews and Bethany Salvatore discuss the Pennsylvania Department of Health's guidance for the businesses permitted to maintain in-person operations.
April 29, 2020
Benjamin L. Shechtman discusses the EEOC's recent guidance allowing ADA-covered employers to administer a COVID-19 test to an employee prior to permitting the employee to enter the workplace, without running afoul of EEO laws.
April 28, 2020
Steve Millman and Michael Hanlon discuss Philadelphia's new Fair Workweek law and what employers need to know as they begin restarting operations following COVID-19 shutdowns.
April 24, 2020
Di Addy Tang, Elena Hillman, and Austin Dieter discuss what employers need to consider before implementing temperature screenings of employees.
April 24, 2020
Cozen O'Connor Labor and Employment attorneys addressed how employers should plan returning to work post-coronavirus.
April 17, 2020
Alan Pittler discusses Pennsylvania's new employer safety measures and what that could mean for non-essential businesses when they are ready to open up.
April 10, 2020
Christopher Hennessy and Jeremy Glenn published an article to Law360 discussing teleworking and what this might mean for Illinois businesses in terms of expense reimbursement.
April 09, 2020
Adam Gutmann discusses what employers should do when employees strike, participate in sickouts, or request PPE or to work from home due to concerns surrounding COVID-19.
April 08, 2020
John Ho and Peter Ennis describe whether employers should report, under federal or state law, an employee who has tested positive.
April 06, 2020
David Loh and John Ho discuss New York's new state budget and the Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act, which protects health care professionals from liability that may result from the treatment of individuals with COVID-19.
April 06, 2020
Shaina Hicks and Mike Hanlon detail three changes the NLRB made to the representation case procedures.
April 03, 2020
Matthew Clyde explains how the CARES Act may impact individual retirement accounts.
April 02, 2020
Nandini Sane and Tina Syring summarize employers' obligations and benefits under the FFCRA.
April 01, 2020
Michael Hanlon and Anna Will Kentz detail how employers should handle an employee who tests positive for COVID-19 or whom demonstrates symptoms of the virus.
March 30, 2020
Christopher Hennessy and Jeremy Glenn published an article to Law360 discussing the different programs the state of Illinois has announced to help businesses navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 30, 2020
Tina Syring discusses Minnesota's stay-at-home order and its impact on employers.
March 28, 2020
Members of Cozen O'Connor's Coronavirus Task Force provide analysis of the CARES Act and how it will impact small businesses, distressed industries, employers and employees, taxes, and the health care, real estates, and energy industries.
March 23, 2020
Susan Eisenberg and Jennifer Williams wrote about the challenges that the hospitality and lodging industry are facing with COVID-19.
March 20, 2020
Austin Dieter, David Hatch, and Brett Greving discuss Governor Newsome's order, who is exempt, and what services will remain available to Californians.
March 20, 2020
Jen Williams, Peter Ennis, Arielle Eisenberg, and Nandini Sane discuss what employers must consider under state and federal WARN Acts before laying off or furloughing employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 19, 2020
Aaron Holt answers employers' questions regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
March 17, 2020
Peter Ennis and Michael Hanlon answer the questions employers should be asking as the workforce moves to telecommute.
March 16, 2020
David Barron and John Ho designed a response plan for employers facing coronavirus, along with questions for employees.
March 13, 2020
David Barron and Debra Friedman answer employers' frequently asked questions when it comes to the coronavirus.
March 13, 2020
Aaron Holt wrote an article discussing the action that employers should take with coronavirus within the workplace.
March 04, 2020
Joseph Quinn details what employers need to know about Pittsburgh new Act, including who is impacted and what they need to do now.
March 02, 2020
Jay Dorsch and Rob Kaplan discuss the IRS's position that there is no statute of limitations for penalties associated with the Affordable Care Act.
February 20, 2020
Mariah L. Passarelli discusses the Third Circuit's decision and what employers need to do next.
February 11, 2020
Katie Schwab discusses two new bills in New York City impacting fast food employers and employees. A hearing on the bills is scheduled for February 13.
February 03, 2020
Joe Quinn discusses the court's decision in Duquesne University v. NLRB and its impact on future attempts at organizing by faculty and non-faculty employees at religious schools.
January 31, 2020
David Barron wrote about company policies involving illness in the workplace and five important questions that both employees and employers should be asking.
January 30, 2020
George Voegele and Adam Gutmann discuss the Palmiter v. Commonwealth Health Systems, et al., case and what employers in Pennsylvania need to know.
December 30, 2019
Robert Kaplan and Jay Dorsch discuss why employers need to begin evaluating the effects of the SECURE Act on their retirement plans as soon as possible.
December 19, 2024
Sidnee McDonald, an associate in Cozen O'Connor's Labor and Employment Department, has been named the 2024 Volunteer of the Year by the Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition (PLDIC) at its Annual Members Meeting.
December 03, 2024
David Adams was quoted in an HR Dive article discussing the importance of conducting Form I-9 self-audits before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, as increased enforcement of I-9 regulations is anticipated.
November 25, 2024
Joseph Quinn was quoted in a SHRM article discussing the importance of updating employee handbooks to comply with new state and federal employment laws effective January 1.
November 18, 2024
Scott Bettridge was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article discussing how employers should brace for tougher immigration audits under the incoming administration, which is expected to increase enforcement, including surprise raids and heightened I-9 scrutiny.
November 15, 2024
Arielle Eisenberg was quoted in a Law360 article recapping key principles guiding wage and hour best practices discussed at the American Bar Association's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference.
November 13, 2024
John Ho was quoted in a Business Insurance article discussing the anticipated changes to OSHA enforcement and regulations under the incoming Trump administration, including shifts in safety standards, enforcement practices, and agency leadership.
November 13, 2024
Michele Ballard Miller and Michael Schmidt were quoted in an HR Brew article discussing how President-elect Donald Trump’s administration may shape the workplace landscape.
November 08, 2024
David Barron was quoted in an HR Brew article on managing employee conflicts amid political tensions following the 2024 U.S. election.
November 07, 2024
In 2024, Best Lawyers received more than 100,000 client references and observed a 65% increase in client participation in their survey.
November 06, 2024
Aaron Holt, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been appointed to be the Employer Co-Chair for the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Leadership Development Program Committee.
November 06, 2024
David Barron, Michele Ballard Miller, and Michael Schmidt were quoted in an HR Dive article discussing the impact of the upcoming Trump administration on key labor regulations.
October 23, 2024
Aaron Holt was a guest on the National Association of Residential Property Managers podcast titled “Navigating DEI and Employment Law: What Every Employer Needs to Know.”
October 01, 2024
Lawdragon has named six members of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department to its annual list of Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers. Among the honorees are Joseph Tilson, A. Martin Wickliff, Jr., Anna Wermuth, Jeremy Glenn, Susan Eisenberg, and Michael Schmidt.
September 17, 2024
Stephen P. Pate and A. Martin Wickliff, Jr. were recognized as 2024 Texas Super Lawyers.
August 21, 2024
Michael Schmidt was quoted in a Law360 article discussing U.S. District Judge Ada E. Brown’s ruling against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on employment noncompete agreements.
August 15, 2024
Best Lawyers selected 242 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
August 08, 2024
Jeremy Glenn was quoted in a SHRM article discussing how employers are reconsidering policies amidst the upcoming presidential election.
August 07, 2024
Cassandra Jacobsen, an associate in Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been named a 2024 “Up & Coming” attorney.
August 05, 2024
Cassandra Jacobsen, an associate in Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been selected by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce to be a member of its 2024-2025 Leadership Minnesota program.
July 09, 2024
The list will appear in the July/August 2024 issue of Minnesota Monthly
July 08, 2024
Garraux, who joins as a shareholder and will work out of the firm’s Pittsburgh office, is the third litigator to join the Labor & Employment group in the past six weeks alone.
July 03, 2024
John Ho was quoted in a SHRM article discussing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed rule addressing heat-related illnesses.
July 03, 2024
Eight Cozen O’Connor attorneys have been recognized as Super Lawyers, including Susan N. Eisenberg, James A. Gale, Howard S. Krooks, Samuel A. Lewis, Ellen S. Morris, Stuart R. Morris, Ralf R. Rodriguez, and Martin T. Schrier. The seven Cozen O’Connor attorneys recognized as Rising Stars are Heather Beale, Tiffany Bustamante, J. Kent Crocker, Arielle Eisenberg, Alexandra J. Schultz, Natasha Shaikh, and Paul Souferis.
July 02, 2024
Walter M. Stella was recognized as a Super Lawyer, and Solomon Pantuch and Di Addy Tang were named Rising Stars.
June 12, 2024
Walter Stella and Di Addy Tang were honored by the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of the Bar Association of San Francisco with the Outstanding Volunteers Crystal Award.
June 11, 2024
Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 5 percent of attorneys are named Super Lawyers; only 2.5 percent of attorneys are listed as Rising Stars.
June 10, 2024
Chambers USA rankings are based on an “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback.” In order to be ranked in the guide, lawyers and firms must demonstrate “sustained excellence.”
June 10, 2024
Dubin, who comes to the firm from Ogletree Deakins, joins Cozen O’Connor as a member and will reside in its New York City office.
June 06, 2024
Super Lawyers has named Nandini Sane, and Nicole Su to its 2024 list of Rising Stars in Texas.
June 05, 2024
Sidnee McDonald, an associate in Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been elected to the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Homer S. Brown Division’s (ACBA HSBD) Council.
May 29, 2024
Foster comes to the firm from Eckert Seamans and joins Cozen O’Connor’s national Labor & Employment Department as a shareholder.
May 28, 2024
John Ho was quoted in the Madras Tribune discussing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) revised Hazard Communication Standard.
May 16, 2024
John Ho was quoted in a SHRM article discussing the new OSHA "walkaround rule” that will be enforced starting on May 31.
May 13, 2024
Elizabeth Olivera, an associate in Cozen O’Connor’s Immigration Practice, will be honored with the Rising Stars Award at the National Immigrant Justice Center’s (NIJC) 25th Annual Human Rights Awards on June 4.
May 08, 2024
David Barron was quoted in a SHRM article discussing the impact of a new rule, which will raise the salary threshold for overtime compensation.
May 01, 2024
John Ho was quoted in a Business Insurance article discussing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's recently finalized walkaround rule, allowing workers to designate non-employee representatives during safety inspections.
April 30, 2024
Silvia Chicas and Sidnee McDonald have been selected by the National Employment Law Council (NELC) as Class of 2024 NELC Academy fellows.
April 26, 2024
Aaron Holt was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article discussing the legal implications of the growing TikTok trend, in which employees record and post videos of their interactions with employers, most notably when being laid off.
April 05, 2024
Jake Rubinstein was quoted in a Law360 article discussing the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s (CDLE) recent change to its paid sick leave rule, allowing employers to calculate a worker's hourly rate for paid sick time by averaging their hourly earnings over the previous 28 to 31 days, amending the formerly used 30-day lookback period.
March 28, 2024
David Barron, Kelly Kindig, and Steven Millman were quoted in an Automotive Dive, HR Dive, Manufacturing Dive article discussing the labor landscape transformation in the past year, with increased worker enthusiasm and a landmark decision from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) reshaping the dynamics of union organizing.
March 18, 2024
David Adams and Scott Bettridge were quoted in a SHRM article discussing the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), set to launch in 2025, and what employers and travelers should know about this pre-travel clearance system.
March 15, 2024
“This is a group of terrific lawyers across many offices and practices areas and we look forward to following their achievements,” said Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Heller.
March 11, 2024
Jeffrey Pasek, a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, has been appointed as an American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE) site visitor.
March 05, 2024
Geoffrey Ferrer, Shane Hardy, Michael Osborne, and Steven Weisz were recognized in their practice areas based on their legal knowledge and experience, ability, effectiveness, and client service.
March 04, 2024
John Carrigan, Jr., Elena Hillman, and Daniel Pascale were quoted in an HR Dive article discussing tips on how California employers can implement workplace violence prevention plans by July 1.
February 23, 2024
Joseph Sirbak was quoted in a Legal Dive article discussing how the Supreme Court's ruling in Murray v. UBS has altered the landscape for whistleblower litigation, highlighting the importance of employer responsiveness to employee reports of misconduct.
February 14, 2024
John Ho was quoted in a SHRM article discussing OSHA’s proposed walkaround rule that allows union members on employer premises during an agency inspection
February 05, 2024
Debra Steiner Friedman was quoted in a Law360 article highlighting the increase in age-biased complaints from young workers, urging employers to avoid age discrimination.
February 01, 2024
Cozen O'Connor is pleased to announce that Arielle Eisenberg, a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, has been selected as an honoree for the Daily Business Review’s Florida Legal Awards in the On the Rise (Large Firm) category.
January 30, 2024
Matthew DiCianni was interviewed by the University of Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for their LAS@Work profile, crediting the university for preparing him for a successful career at Cozen O’Connor.
January 30, 2024
John Ho was a guest on the EHS On Tap podcast titled “EHS On Tap E191: OSHA’s New Injury Reporting Rule.”
January 29, 2024
The Cozen O’Connor attorneys who have been recognized by their peers in Illinois as Super Lawyers are Jack Carriglio, Janet Davis, Jeremy Glenn, Allen Guon, Peter Roberts, Brian Shaw, Joe Tilson, and Anna Wermuth. Amy Doig, David Doyle, and Corey Hickman were named to this year’s Illinois Rising Stars list. This is Hickman’s first year on the Rising Stars list.
January 24, 2024
Jeremy Glenn was interviewed by Law.com for their "How I Made It" column, reflecting on his career and sharing advice for aspiring partners.
January 22, 2024
Brett C. Greving was quoted in a SHRM article discussing a new ruling that prevents trial courts in California from dismissing lawsuits brought under the state’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) due to perceived unmanageability.
January 01, 2024
Walter Stella was quoted in a Law360 article discussing the groundbreaking legislation and regulations implemented in California regarding employers’ obligations to workers.
December 14, 2023
Kelly Kindig was quoted in a SHRM article discussing how to navigate the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new rule requiring quicker union elections.
December 11, 2023
Jeremy Glenn was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing a possible overtime update as the US Department of Labor finalizes several regulations before a potential change in leadership.
December 08, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in an American Bar Association Journal article discussing the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of affirmative action in college admissions in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, which is now being used to target law firms’ diversity initiatives.
December 08, 2023
John Ho was quoted in a Business Insurance article discussing the risks and legal implications for employers to store and provide naloxone.
December 05, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in an Employee Benefit News article discussing the increased risk of behaviors like harassment and discrimination as more companies plan on having in-person holiday parties.
December 05, 2023
Walter Stella was a guest on the KALW Your Legal Rights radio show discussing the employer side of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
December 01, 2023
Sidnee McDonald, an associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, has been named to the Young Professionals Advisory Board of the Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition (PLDIC) and will serve as the Penn State Law liaison.
December 01, 2023
Cozen O’Connor Labor & Employment lawyers Anna Wermuth and Jeremy Glenn have been named to the 2023 list of Notable Leaders in Employment and Labor Law by Crain’s Chicago Business magazine.
November 21, 2023
Jeffrey Pasek, a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, has been reelected to the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry board of directors.
November 21, 2023
Elizabeth Olivera, an associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, has been elected secretary of the National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA).
November 13, 2023
Walter Stella was quoted in an SHRM article discussing two ballot measures in California that voters will decide in 2024 that could dramatically affect employers.
November 13, 2023
Janice Sued Agresti and Erin Bolan Hines were quoted in an HRDive article discussing items that human resource professionals should include in an employer’s generative AI policy.
November 13, 2023
Mariah Passarelli was quoted in an HRDive article discussing how employers can tackle the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed change to increase the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime threshold drastically.
November 07, 2023
Cassandra Jacobsen was featured in a Minnesota State Bar Association LexBlog discussing her dream vacation getaway.
November 07, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article discussing the increase of disability discrimination charges filed in federal and state agencies resulting from return to office mandates.
October 19, 2023
David Barron was quoted in a Business Insider article discussing the trend of remote workers taking on a second remote job.
October 19, 2023
Daniel Johns was quoted in an SHRM article discussing a case pending before the National Labor Relations Board, which seeks to eliminate captive audience meetings and prevent employers from limiting email usage solely to business related matters.
October 05, 2023
Arielle Eisenberg, a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, has been named an “Up and Comer” by South Florida Business and Wealth magazine.
October 03, 2023
Debra Steiner Friedman and Thomas Giotto of Cozen O'Connor’s Labor & Employment Department were named to the 2023 Pennsylvania Labor Power 100.
September 27, 2023
Lawdragon has named six members of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department to its annual list of Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers.
September 26, 2023
Aaron Holt was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing the EEOC's first lawsuit filed against companies over failure to grant employee religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine policies and what it means moving forward.
September 23, 2023
John Ho spoke with SHRM about employers protecting younger workers and ways to help avoid legal issues when employing young people.
September 22, 2023
Debra Steiner Friedman was quoted in SHRM discussing the impact of the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission working more closely together to enforce workplace laws nationwide.
September 22, 2023
Thirteen attorneys were recognized as Super Lawyers and 14 were named “Rising Stars.”
September 14, 2023
David Barron was quoted in HR Dive discussing how the Office of Personnel Management issued guidance regarding whether the Fair Labor Standards requires that federal workers be compensated for their commute to work.
September 12, 2023
Walter Stella was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing a recent ruling from the California Supreme Court that states that third-party service providers can be subject to lawsuits under the state's Fair Employment and Housing Act for actions performed on behalf of employers.
September 08, 2023
Joseph Quinn spoke with SHRM about a new ruling from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that is intended to make it easier for workers to have legal protection for concerted activity in the workplace.
September 05, 2023
David Barron was quoted in SHRM discussing how managers can help employees when dealing with an angry customer.
September 01, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing the recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit joining the Second and Third Circuits in holding that the Americans with Disabilities Act can require an employer to accommodate a disabled worker in getting to and from work.
August 29, 2023
James Sullivan was quoted in SHRM discussing a new proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Labor to broaden who can be authorized to accompany OSHA compliance officers during workplace inspections.
August 23, 2023
Cozen O’Connor was previously named a Pennsylvania Powerhouse in 2022, 2018, and 2014.
August 23, 2023
Debra Steiner Friedman was quoted in SHRM discussing last chance agreements and why the wording is important.
August 22, 2023
Walter Stella was quoted in Law360 discussing a recent California Supreme Court decision in which third-party service providers hired by employers may be liable for discrimination law violations.
August 22, 2023
Jake Rubinstein spoke with Law Week Colorado to discuss the latest trends involving unionized employees in Colorado.
August 17, 2023
Best Lawyers selected 232 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
August 16, 2023
John Ho spoke with EHS Today about what businesses should consider when paying an OSHA citation compared to going through litigation.
August 15, 2023
John Ho spoke with EHS Today about OSHA's jurisdiction over transportation matters.
August 15, 2023
Debra Steiner Friedman was quoted in Law360 discussing caregiver discrimination pay between parents.
August 12, 2023
David Barron was quoted in SHRM discussing practical ways to handle employee conflict.
August 11, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Law360 discussing the EEOC's interest in artificial intelligence when used for hiring.
August 08, 2023
John Ho spoke with HR Brew about how employers can handle working conditions during a heat wave.
August 01, 2023
John Ho was quoted in Employee Benefits News discussing the action employers can take when their area is facing wildfires.
August 01, 2023
Scott Bettridge was quoted in HR Dive discussing employers using E-Verify for Form I-9.
July 31, 2023
The Seattle attorneys who have been recognized by their peers in include firm members Jodi McDougall, Terri Sutton, and William Walsh. Peter Berg and Sarah Pozzi were recognized as 2023 Washington Rising Stars.
July 28, 2023
These lists recognize lawyers “mastering,” “leading,” “revolutionizing,” and “dominating” their fields in their respective states and nationwide.
July 24, 2023
John Ho was quoted in Risk & Insurance discussing the challenges the Canadian wildfires present to employers.
July 24, 2023
Scott Bettridge spoke with HR Dive about the updated Form I-9 announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Citizenship and Immigration Services, which will be available on August 1, 2023.
July 21, 2023
Vincent McGuinness and Michael Schmidt spoke with The American Lawyer about the challenges law firms face with hybrid work.
July 18, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing how DoorDash now offers hourly pay for its drivers and what that means for worker classification.
July 17, 2023
Thomas G. Wallrich was recognized as a Super Lawyer, and Cassandra Jacobsen and Curt N. Trisko were named Rising Stars.
July 12, 2023
David Hackett, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been named the chair of the Riddle HealthCare Foundation.
July 12, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Business Insurance discussing employers needing to update their sexual harassment policy.
July 10, 2023
Cozen O'Connor's Aviation (Litigation/Regulation), Construction, L&E, M&A (Midmarket), Shipping (Finance and Litigation/Regulation) practices were ranked by the Legal 500.
June 30, 2023
Selection to Super Lawyers is based on peer nominations and evaluations, combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 5% of attorneys are named Super Lawyers; only 2.5% of attorneys are listed as Rising Stars.
June 30, 2023
Daniel Johns, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been elected as a fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
June 30, 2023
Walter Stella (Employment & Labor) was recognized as a Super Lawyer, and Di Addy Tang (Employment & Labor) was named a Rising Star.
June 26, 2023
David Barron was quoted in Employee Benefit News discussing how the EEOC recently warned employers that using algorithmic decision-making tools for hiring strategies could potentially violate existing civil rights laws.
June 20, 2023
Jeffrey Pasek, past chair of Cozen O'Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been elected as the chair of the board of trustees for the Marc Sanders Foundation.
June 19, 2023
Michele Ballard Miller was quoted in SHRM discussing the new pay transparency requirements in California.
June 16, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in the New Jersey Law Journal discussing the National Labor Relations Board's memo warning that employment noncompete clauses for nonmanagerial employers are illegal.
June 12, 2023
Michael Schmidt spoke with Fortune about a New York City law that will go into effect in July that is targeted to protect job candidates from potential biases in the recruiting process.
June 08, 2023
John Ho spoke with Bloomberg Law about what the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration could do for outdoor workers on the east coast impacted by the wildfire smoke from Canada.
June 06, 2023
Aaron Holt, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been named the co-chair of the Employee Privacy Subcommittee of the America Bar Association’s Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee.
June 05, 2023
Of the 88 lawyers ranked, 17 lawyers have been recognized nationally, and eighteen were recognized in Band 1. Eight of the firm's practice areas have been recognized nationally, and nine were ranked Band 1.
June 01, 2023
David Barron was quoted in SHRM addressing how to handle complaints in the workplace.
June 01, 2023
Scott Bettridge was quoted in The Real Deal discussing Florida Senate Bill 264.
May 30, 2023
Scott Bettridge was quoted in The Real Deal discussing Florida Senate Bill 1718.
May 26, 2023
Jason Cabrera spoke with Law360 to discuss the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission asking the Supreme Court to review two workplace bias cases that address what employment-related decisions can support a workplace bias allegation.
May 24, 2023
Super Lawyers has selected 42 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
May 19, 2023
Scott Bettridge was quoted in the Commercial Observer discussing a Florida law signed recently that is designed to find unauthorized immigrant workers.
May 19, 2023
Scott Bettridge was quoted in the South Florida Sun Sentinel discussing a new Florida state law designed to catch unauthorized immigrant workers.
May 19, 2023
John Ho, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor’s OSHA-Workplace Safety Practice, has been named an Avetta fellow.
May 15, 2023
Debra Friedman was quoted in Law360 discussing a recent decision by a three-judge panel in the Eleventh Circuit that has raised concerns about the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) authority to conduct investigations.
May 09, 2023
The National Black Lawyers has recognized Bobbi Britton Tucker as one of the top 100 Black lawyers in Pennsylvania.
May 04, 2023
Matt DiCianni, a labor and employment associate at Cozen O’Connor, has been honored with a Rising Stars Award from the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC).
May 03, 2023
Aaron Holt was quoted in Business Insurance discussing the increasing use of automation in the workplace.
April 28, 2023
Jeremy Glenn discussed with Law360 how the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) mapped out the types of remedies the agency might impose against repeat labor law violators.
April 27, 2023
John Carrigan, Jr. and Janice Sued Agresti spoke with SHRM about the impact of ChatGPT in the workplace.
April 25, 2023
John Ho joined the EHS On Tap Podcast to discuss OSHA's new guidance on penalties.
April 21, 2023
Debra Friedman was quoted in All Business discussing what employers should do when an employee shows signs of addiction.
April 20, 2023
Vincent McGuinness and Michael Schmidt spoke with The American Lawyer about the challenges of getting employees back in the office and the impact of remote work.
April 06, 2023
Michele Ballard Miller was quoted in Speech Technology Magazine discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic has potentially caused a significant increase in the number of people with disabilities, including long COVID, which will have ramifications for society and businesses.
March 29, 2023
John Ho was quoted in Benefit News discussing how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is ramping up its safety efforts in 2023.
March 27, 2023
As chair of the firm’s Canadian Employment Law Practice, Piercy will represent clients in employment law disputes, provide advice relating to employment agreements and terminations, and help clients develop and/or revise corporate-level employment policies and procedures.
March 22, 2023
Super Lawyers has named William Craven, Aaron Holt, and Nandini Sane to its 2023 list of Rising Stars in Texas.
March 16, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in The Muse discussing a ruling by the NLRB that restricts companies from demanding silence from laid-off employees through confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-disparagement provisions in their severance agreements.
March 14, 2023
Janice Sued Agresti, an associate in Cozen O'Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been named a 2023 Labor Power Player by Politics NY.
March 12, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in the New York Post discussing the Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule which would ban employers from using noncompete agreements.
March 06, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Inc. discussing the National Labor Relations Board overturning a 2020 ruling that allowed employers to make confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses a binding part of severance agreements.
February 23, 2023
Nandini Sane spoke with SHRM about the legal challenges employers face with office betting pools and the legalization of sports gambling.
February 22, 2023
John Ho was quoted in Business Insurance discussing the latest in safety violation fines by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
February 22, 2023
Chambers Global has recognized six Cozen O’Connor attorneys: Susan Eisenberg (Miami – Labor & Employment), Geoffrey Ferrer (New York – Transportation & Trade), Shane Hardy (Toronto – Intellectual Property), Michael Osborne (Toronto – Antitrust & Competition), Joseph Tilson (Chicago – Labor & Employment), and Steven Weisz (Toronto – Bankruptcy & Restructuring) as worldwide leaders in their respective practices.
February 22, 2023
John Ho was quoted in SHRM discussing a proposed rule from OSHA that would allow a union representative to accompany an OSHA inspector during a walkaround at a nonunion worksite.
February 09, 2023
Matthew DiCianni and Amy Doig spoke with Chicago Lawyer Magazine about working with their client's request for asylum.
February 01, 2023
Debra Friedman was quoted in SHRM discussing how employers should handle the suspicion of an employee drinking on the job or being intoxicated at work.
February 01, 2023
David Barron was quoted in SHRM discussing what employers can do when an employee is accused of time theft.
January 31, 2023
John Ho was quoted in SHRM discussing OSHA's new enforcement guidance and how it applies instance-by-instance citations for serious violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
January 30, 2023
Nandini Sane spoke with Human Resource Executive about employment law topics that employers should focus on this year.
January 26, 2023
Super Lawyers has named 11 attorneys at Cozen O’Connor to its 2023 lists of top practitioners in Illinois.
January 20, 2023
Michael Schmidt spoke with Axios about the Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule banning employers from using noncompete agreements.
January 13, 2023
Daniel Johns was quoted in Law360 discussing how employers should be careful with employee resource groups (ERGs) and not inadvertently operate a so-called company union, which could draw the ire of the National Labor Relations Board.
January 11, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Automobil News discussing the FTC's proposed ban on noncompete clauses.
January 05, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Law360 discussing the Federal Trade Commission's new proposal to ban all noncompete agreements employers impose on their workers.
January 02, 2023
Walter Stella was quoted in Law360 discussing the developments of pay transparency in California for 2023.
January 02, 2023
Debra Friedman was quoted in Law360 discussing EEOC v. iTutorGroup and what to watch for in 2023.
December 23, 2022
Aaron Holt was quoted in Zenefits discussing how an office romance could cause problems for a company.
December 16, 2022
George Voegele was quoted in SHRM discussing the implications that the legalization of recreational cannabis has on employers.
December 13, 2022
Arielle Eisenberg, an associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, has been named co-chair of the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Federal Labor Standards Legislation Committee Communications Subcommittee.
December 12, 2022
Three Cozen O’Connor attorneys have been recognized as 2022 Notable Gen X Leaders in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business for their success and accomplishments in their leadership roles within the firm and across the legal community.
December 05, 2022
John Ho, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor’s OSHA-Workplace Safety Practice, will serve as the management track co-chair for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Track program for the 17th ABA Annual Section of Labor and Employment Law Conference in Seattle from November 8-11, 2023.
December 05, 2022
Aaron Holt spoke with the Business News Daily about what to keep an eye on for small businesses in 2023.
December 02, 2022
Michael Schmidt joined the GovExec Daily podcast to discuss how organizations can stay safe while celebrating the holidays.
November 30, 2022
David Barron joined the GovExec Daily podcast to discuss mental health accommodations in the workplace.
November 30, 2022
John Ho, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor’s OSHA-Workplace Safety Practice, will join the Advisory Board of Thomson Reuters Practical Law’s Labor & Employment Service for a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2023.
November 30, 2022
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor as a “Best Law Firm” in 30 practice areas nationwide and 115 practice areas regionally.
November 21, 2022
John Ho was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing opinion letters from the DOL in regard to how gig workers are classified under wage laws.
November 18, 2022
Cozen O'Connor associates Matt DiCianni and Amy Doig recently won a significant pro bono victory in Immigration Court in Chicago.
November 15, 2022
Michael Schmidt was quoted in SHRM discussing New York City's newly enact pay transparency law.
November 08, 2022
David Barron was quoted in SHRM discussing employers requiring COVID-19 vaccination for employees.
October 27, 2022
Susan Eisenberg spoke with Law.com in a Q&A to discuss her time in a leadership role at Cozen O'Connor.
October 25, 2022
Aaron Holt was quoted in the San Francisco Examiner discussing Halloween costumes in the workplace.
October 14, 2022
Elena Hillman was quoted in Law360 discussing California employment law.
October 11, 2022
The New York Law Journal has honored Michael Schmidt, vice chair of the Cozen O’Connor national Labor & Employment Department and New York office managing partner, with a 2022 “Professional Excellence Innovation Award” for the creative use of technology in his practice.
October 07, 2022
Daniel Johns was quoted in SHRM discussing how the Supreme Court might rule on how the NLRA typically pre-empts employer claims against unions under state law.
October 03, 2022
Super Lawyers has named 21 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
October 03, 2022
Michael Schmidt spoke with the New York Law Journal about his time using innovation as an attorney.
September 26, 2022
John Ho was quoted in SHRM discussing how OSHA recently announced that they are expanding the criteria for placement in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) list and the increased penalties that may come with it.
September 16, 2022
Debra Friedman was quoted in SHRM discussing employers deciding not to pay unemployment insurance benefits claims.
September 14, 2022
New York attorney John Ho, co-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s OSHA-Workplace Safety Practice, was appointed Management Vice-Chair of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in the Legal Profession Committee of the American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section.
September 13, 2022
David Barron was quoted in The Balance discussing if someone who is collecting unemployment can start a business.
September 12, 2022
John Ho spoke with EHS Today discussing how to prepare for an OSHA visit as well as how to respond to and even contest citations.
September 12, 2022
Debra Steiner Friedman, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, was named to the 2022 Pennsylvania Labor Power 100.
September 08, 2022
Debra Friedman was quoted in Law360 discussing Moms' Equal Pay Day, which represents how far into the year the average mom must work to earn what the average dad took home in 2021.
September 08, 2022
Anna Wermuth, vice-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s national Labor & Employment Department, has been named to the 2022 list of Chicago’s “Notable Women in Law” by Crain’s Chicago Business.
September 01, 2022
John Ho was quoted in Business Insurance discussing how falls from heights are the number one cause of death of workers, but the hazard remains the most-cited workplace safety violation year after year despite being relatively easy to prevent.
August 30, 2022
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Talent Management discussing the risks a CEO is making with a public statement about layoffs.
August 26, 2022
Debra Friedman was quoted in SHRM discussing how federal contractors that submit EEO-1 reports don't have much time to object to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs' (OFCCP's) recently announced disclosure to the public of EEO-1 data.
August 24, 2022
Lawdragon has named six members of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department to its 2022 list of the Top 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers.
August 22, 2022
John Ho spoke with SHRM about how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Dollar General approximately $1.3 million over workplace safety issues at three stores in Georgia.
August 22, 2022
210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
August 22, 2022
Geoffrey Ferrer, James Forsyth, J. Bruce Maffeo, Suzanne Mayes, Jason Shargel, and Anna Wermuth received the highest annual ratings from their peers.
August 12, 2022
Arielle Eisenberg was quoted in SHRM discussing the latest on when an employee tests positive for COVID-19.
August 01, 2022
Mariah Passarelli, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been appointed to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania’s Local Rules Advisory Committee.
July 26, 2022
Alicia Curran was awarded a Best Mentor designation and Holt was recognized as a lawyer On The Rise.
July 25, 2022
Super Lawyers has named two Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
July 18, 2022
John Ho was quoted in SHRM discussing OSHA penalties for violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
July 11, 2022
Super Lawyers has named 10 Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list.
June 27, 2022
John Ho was quoted in Law360 discussing the challenges employers face when creating unpaid internships.
June 23, 2022
Ethan Chernin spoke with HR Dive about a bill in California that could change the state's definition of a workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours per week.
June 06, 2022
David Barron was quoted in Law.com discussing how workers are unhappy about returning to the office and how they are playing a legal card.
June 02, 2022
Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 86 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2022 edition.
June 01, 2022
Super Lawyers has selected 49 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
May 31, 2022
David Barron and Aaron Holt were quoted in Law.com discussing the challenges employers face with remote workers.
May 25, 2022
Mariah Passarelli, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, was named a 2022 Women of Influence Award Winner by the Pittsburgh Business Times.
May 23, 2022
Daniel Johns joined the Shaping Opinion podcast to talk about why all of a sudden employees at some well-known companies are organizing to unionize their workforces.
May 16, 2022
Anna Wermuth, vice-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s national Labor & Employment Department, has been named to The American Lawyer’s 2022 list of Midwest Trailblazers.
April 26, 2022
Super Lawyers has named William Craven (Insurance Coverage), Aaron Holt (Labor & Employment), and Nandini Sane (Labor & Employment) to its 2022 list of Rising Stars in Texas.
April 20, 2022
John Ho was quoted in Business Insurance discussing heat-related workplace inspections to protect workers from injuries or fatalities.
April 10, 2022
Debra Friedman was quoted in the New York Post discussing bereavement policies.
April 04, 2022
David Barron was quoted in SHRM discussing when it is appropriate to immediately dismiss an employee even after they have given their notice of resignation.
April 01, 2022
John Ho was quoted in Risk & Insurance discussing COVID-19 workplace safety strategies.
March 25, 2022
Jim Sullivan was quoted in City & State New York discussing New York City's Mayor Eric Adams lifting the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for performers and athletes while keeping it in place for all other private and public employees.
March 18, 2022
David Barron joined This Morning with Gordon Deal to explain why you should embrace March Madness at work this year.
March 15, 2022
Nandini Sane spoke with SHRM about how employers can handle office pools with March Madness.
March 11, 2022
Aaron Holt was quoted in SHRM discussing the latest with the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act.
March 10, 2022
Jim Sullivan spoke with Bloomberg Law about potential legal problems that loom for OSHA's proposed worker heat protection rule.
March 09, 2022
David Barron spoke with HR Dive discussing how long COVID-19 may constitute a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
March 07, 2022
Michael Schmidt spoke with SHRM about the challenges employers face when an employee signs a signing bonus.
March 07, 2022
Jim Sullivan spoke with Inside OSHA about a new decision from the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission that appears aimed at clarifying the limits of its test for determining when separate entities may be considered a “single employer” in OSHA enforcement actions.
March 03, 2022
Susan Eisenberg spoke with SHRM about President Biden signing a bill into law that bans enforcement of pre-dispute arbitration pacts for sexual harassment and sexual assault claims.
March 02, 2022
The Leading Lawyers Network has named 22 Cozen O’Connor lawyers to its annual list of Illinois’ top practitioners and named one other as an Emerging Lawyer in its 2022 survey results.
February 23, 2022
John Ho spoke with Newsday discussing that companies shouldn't drop their guard on COVID-19.
February 17, 2022
Michael Schmidt joined This Morning with Gordon Deal to discuss how employers can help their employees feel safe when returning to the office.
February 17, 2022
Chambers Global has recognized four Cozen O’Connor attorneys: Susan Eisenberg (Miami – Labor & Employment), Geoffrey Ferrer (New York – Transportation & Trade), Shane Hardy (Toronto – Intellectual Property), and Joseph Tilson (Chicago – Labor & Employment), as worldwide leaders in their respective practices.
February 16, 2022
Michael Schmidt spoke with Law360 about New York City's recent firing of more than 1,400 workers who refused COVID-19 vaccinations.
February 08, 2022
John Ho joined the GovExec Daily podcast to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to block President Biden’s federal vaccine mandate that would enforce a vaccine-or-test requirement for employees at private businesses with 100 or more employees.
February 02, 2022
Daniel Johns spoke with Law360 discussing virtual negotiations with unions during COVID-19.
January 20, 2022
John Ho was quoted in Transport Topics discussing the OSHA COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
January 15, 2022
John Ho was quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer discussing the latest on COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
January 14, 2022
Walter Stella spoke with KCBS Radio discussing the new CAL/OSHA COVID-19 safety workplace laws are going into effect and will strengthen requirements for good-quality face coverings and testing or exposure protocols.
January 14, 2022
David Barron was quoted in Forbes discussing the Biden administration's vaccine mandate blocked in a Supreme Court ruling.
January 14, 2022
Michael Schmidt spoke with NBC News about COVID-19 vaccine mandates at work.
January 13, 2022
Jim Sullivan spoke with KYW Newsradio about the recent Supreme Court decision to block the vaccine-or-test mandate from President Joe Biden’s administration but allow vaccine mandates for most health care workers.
January 12, 2022
Jim Sullivan spoke with Inside OSHA about OSHA's decision in Secretary of Labor v. Knock Out Homes, Inc. which reinstates a Colorado construction company’s appeal of several OSHA citations with a proposed penalty of $41,349, overturning an administrative law judge’s (ALJ) default judgment against the employer over its failure to respond to the proceeding.
January 07, 2022
Michael Schmidt spoke with Market Watch about the challenges employers face with unvaccinated employees and the lack of COVID-19 testing availability.
January 04, 2022
John Ho spoke with the Philadelphia Inquirer about OSHA's COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the workplace.
January 03, 2022
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Law360 discussing OSHA's emergency rule of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
December 31, 2021
Walter Stella joined KCBS Radio to discuss new labor laws that will go into effect throughout California in 2022.
December 28, 2021
James Sullivan spoke with Yahoo! finance about the impact the omicron variant is having on employers.
December 27, 2021
John Ho spoke with Yahoo! news about how employers can handle the vaccination status of employees.
December 23, 2021
Jim Sullivan was quoted in USA Today discussing the latest on the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
December 21, 2021
Jim Sullivan was quoted in Inside OSHA discussing a new decision by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) that road construction companies must adopt fall-protection measures for employees working from the backs of moving vehicles.
December 20, 2021
Jim Sullivan spoke with Inside OSHA about how OSHA plans to start enforcing its COVID-19 vaccination emergency temporary standard (ETS) on January 10, with employer vaccine policies to take effect February. 9 -- provided employers make “good faith efforts” to comply -- after a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit voted 2-1 to dissolve an earlier order staying the rule.
December 16, 2021
David Barron spoke with DNYUZ about why some employers are not mandating the COVID-19 vaccine.
December 16, 2021
John Ho was quoted in Bloomberg Quint about how employers are navigating returning to the office with the omicron variant rising.
December 16, 2021
David Barron was quoted in Yahoo! news discussing employers handling vaccine mandates.
December 16, 2021
David Barron was quoted in SHRM discussing how an employee's or job applicant's COVID-19 related impairment may qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
December 15, 2021
Susan Eisenberg did a Q&A with the Daily Business Review discussing challenges and other decisions that will shape the direction of the Miami office and the firm at large for years to come.
December 15, 2021
Hackett has served on the board for the past five years, serving as chair-elect for the past two years.
December 09, 2021
John Ho spoke with World at Work about New York City's vaccine mandate for private employers that operate in the city.
December 08, 2021
Arielle Eisenberg was quoted in SHRM discussing the latest involving OSHA's COVID-19 ETS for employers.
December 07, 2021
Jim Sullivan spoke with Bloomberg Law about New York City's newly announced COVID-19 vaccination mandate for private-sector workers.
December 03, 2021
John Ho spoke with Search HR Software about the latest in COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
December 01, 2021
John Ho spoke with CNBC about employers handling the COVID-19 vaccine mandate at work.
November 30, 2021
John Ho was quoted in Law360 discussing best practices for employers handling the omicron variant of COVID-19.
November 29, 2021
Three Cozen O’Connor attorneys have been recognized as 2021 Chicago Notable Gen X Leaders in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business for their success and accomplishments in their leadership roles within the firm and across the legal community.
November 23, 2021
Jim Sullivan was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing the OSHA ETS on the COVID-19 vaccine.
November 19, 2021
Lawdragon has named six members of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department to its 2021 list of the Top 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers.
November 18, 2021
Susan Eisenberg was quoted in the Daily Business Review discussing using zoom for mediation.
November 16, 2021
Jim Sullivan was quoted in SHRM discussing the new OSHA standards in place by the Biden administration with heat-related dangers in the workplace.
November 10, 2021
John Ho spoke with USA News Lab about how employers are handling the Biden administration's new vaccine rule.
November 08, 2021
Debra Friedman joined the CPA Conversations podcast to provide the latest information on OSHA guidelines related to COVID-19.
November 07, 2021
John Ho was quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle discussing a federal appeals court temporarily freezing a Biden administration mandate for the COVID-19 vaccine.
November 04, 2021
Jim Sullivan was quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer discussing the latest on the emergency safety rules from the Biden administration that workers must be vaccinated by January 4 or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
November 04, 2021
Jeremy Glenn spoke with FOX32 Chicago about the new US mandate encouraging vaccinations in larger businesses that is set to go into effect next year.
November 04, 2021
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor as a “Best Law Firm” in 29 practice areas nationwide and 121 practice areas regionally.
November 04, 2021
John Ho spoke with PIX11 about the OSHA COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
November 04, 2021
John Ho spoke with SHRM about the latest on the OSHA ETS COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
November 04, 2021
David Barron was quoted in the Dallas Morning News discussing the challenges employers face with the latest COVID-19 vaccine requirements for employers of 100 or more employees.
November 02, 2021
Michael Schmidt was quoted in The Wealth Advisor discussing the latest with OSHA's ETS COVID-19 mandate.
November 01, 2021
John Ho was quoted in SHRM discussing California's standards on preventing heat illness and deaths that will be reviewed by OSHA.
October 13, 2021
Debra Steiner Friedman spoke with CNN about Texas Governor Greg Abbott's new executive order that bans any entity in Texas from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, a rule that directly conflicts with President Joe Biden's proposed rules requiring COVID vaccines for federal workers and for large employers.
October 04, 2021
Two Cozen O’Connor Attorneys were named 2021 Texas Super Lawyers.
September 23, 2021
Michael Schmidt spoke with CBS News about COVID-19 exemptions for employees.
September 22, 2021
The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) has appointed Debra Steiner Friedman as their new board chair to oversee PYN’s board of directors.
September 16, 2021
James Sullivan was quoted in the Knoxville News Sentinel discussing the challenges companies face with President Biden's COVID-19 mandate.
September 12, 2021
James Sullivan spoke with Texas News Today about President Biden's COVID-19 vaccination obligations for companies with more than 100 employees.
September 12, 2021
James Sullivan was quoted in Yahoo! News discussing two executive orders that would mandate vaccines for more than two-thirds of working Americans.
September 12, 2021
James Sullivan was quoted in the USA Today discussing President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for firms with 100 or more employees.
September 10, 2021
James Sullivan spoke with The Dallas Morning News to discuss if President Biden's new COVID-19 vaccine requirements are legal for private businesses.
September 02, 2021
Michael Schmidt, vice-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s national Labor & Employment Department, has been elected a fellow in The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
August 30, 2021
Michele Ballard Miller spoke with HR Dive about handling the recent COVID-19 surge.
August 24, 2021
John Ho spoke with NPR's Marketplace Morning Report to discuss the FDA approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has given workplace mandates a stronger foundation.
August 24, 2021
John Ho joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss whether employers can mandate coronavirus vaccines.
August 23, 2021
Michael Schmidt was quoted in NBC News discussing the FDA's approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
August 19, 2021
Michele Ballard Miller and Ethan Chernin were quoted in SHRM discussing how the recent focus on the return to worksites and hybrid work, employers risk overlooking "deskless" employees who never had the option to work remotely.
August 19, 2021
Best Lawyers selected 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 23 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
August 13, 2021
Michael Schmidt spoke to Law360 Pulse to discuss the challenges employers face with employees with long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
August 12, 2021
Michael Schmidt was quoted in U.S. News discussing businesses enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
August 11, 2021
Susan Eisenberg spoke with the Daily Business Review about the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and the impact it has on returning to the office.
August 10, 2021
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Press From discussing mandating the COVID-19 vaccine in the workplace.
August 06, 2021
John Ho was quoted in Yahoo! News discussing companies mandating the COVID-19 vaccine at work.
August 05, 2021
Michael Schmidt joined KCOL-AM in Denver, Colorado to discuss rules on masks in the workplace.
August 04, 2021
David Barron spoke with Bloomberg Law about the latest on offices reopening with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
August 03, 2021
David Barron was quoted in CNBC discussing the latest on returning to work.
August 02, 2021
John Ho was quoted in SHRM discussing how employers can prepare their employees for the uncomfortable conditions they may face with the summer heat while wearing a mask due to the pandemic.
July 30, 2021
Michael Schmidt joined NPR to discuss employers mandating the COVID-19 vaccine.
July 28, 2021
Michael Schmidt was quoted in CNN Business discussing how to handle unvaccinated employees.
July 28, 2021
Susan Eisenberg spoke with the Daily Business Review about clients' perspectives on where the work is being done.
July 23, 2021
David Barron was quoted in The New York Times discussing the possibility of employers implementing mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies.
July 23, 2021
David Barron was quoted in Inc. discussing the confusion that comes with asking someone about their COVID-19 vaccination status.
July 21, 2021
Michael Schmidt, vice chair of Cozen O'Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, was named an Employment Law Trailblazer by The National Law Journal for 2021.
July 20, 2021
Walter Stella spoke with KCBS Radio on what we should know about requirements as we look ahead to returning to the office.
July 16, 2021
Aaron Holt spoke to SHRM about how employees who have gotten used to working from home may need a refresher on professional expectations when they return to the office.
July 14, 2021
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Biz Instant discussing how employers should handle a job candidate asking about location preference in the interview.
July 09, 2021
Anna Wermuth, vice-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s national Labor & Employment Department, has been named to the second annual Salute! Women in Law Award list by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer magazine.
July 09, 2021
David Barron spoke with Inc. about the challenges employers face with the return to work policies.
July 07, 2021
Jeremy Glenn spoke with FOX 32 Chicago about the legal challenges for vaccinated and unvaccinated works at the office.
June 24, 2021
Super Lawyers has named five Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list.
June 24, 2021
Anna Wermuth, Vice-Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s national Labor and Employment Department, has been appointed to the Rules Advisory Committee of the U.S. District Court, of the Northern District of Illinois.
June 22, 2021
Walter Stella was quoted in SHRM discussing how businesses must comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
June 18, 2021
Walter Stella spoke with KCBS Radio about how indoor workplaces in California are clear to allow workers vaccinated against COVID-19 to no longer wear a mask, but that doesn’t mean businesses have to.
June 18, 2021
Susan Eisenberg was quoted in the Daily Business Review discussing how remote work has been a benefit for attorneys.
June 16, 2021
Michael Schmidt joined This Morning with Gordon Deal to discuss what employers and employees can expect when they head back to the office.
June 11, 2021
Michele Ballard Miller was quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle discussing job setting rules proposed Friday by California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
June 11, 2021
Michael Schmidt was quoted in NBC News discussing how some companies have little appetite for the potential legal and public relations headaches related to vaccination mandates.
June 10, 2021
Mariah Passarelli, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, was voted to a three-year term on the Allegheny County Board of Governors with the Allegheny County Bar Association.
June 09, 2021
David Barron spoke with NBC News about the challenges companies face when returning to work.
June 04, 2021
Walter Stella spoke with KCBS Radio about Cal OSHA enacting rules for workplaces that require all employees to continue wearing face masks if just one among them isn't fully vaccinated.
June 04, 2021
David Barron spoke with SHRM about how the CDC's recent guidance on masks has encouraged some vaccinated employees to go maskless in the workplace.
June 03, 2021
John Ho joined KOGO-AM in San Diego to discuss what the June 15 re-opening of California means for being at work.
June 03, 2021
Debra Friedman was quoted in The Wall Street Journal discussing how employers will work to accommodate mental-health needs, but there are limits.
June 01, 2021
Walter Stella appeared on KCBS-AM discussing the upcoming Cal OSHA vote on COVID-19 guidelines.
May 28, 2021
Super Lawyers has selected 47 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
May 26, 2021
Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 82 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2021 edition; of those, 15 lawyers have been recognized nationally.
May 20, 2021
Michael Schmidt spoke to the Philadelphia Inquirer about the University of Pennsylvania Health System requiring all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 1.
May 18, 2021
David Barron was quoted in Yahoo! News discussing the impact of the CDC mask-dropping guidance for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the workplace.
May 17, 2021
John Ho was quoted in the Huffington Post discussing wearing a mask at work.
May 17, 2021
David Barron was quoted in Politico discussing if employees should still be required to wear masks on the job.
May 17, 2021
David Barron joined This Morning with Gordon Deal to discuss the latest CDC mask guidelines and how it applies in the workplace.
May 14, 2021
David Barron was interviewed by Law.com discussing what changing face mask rules mean for the workplace.
May 14, 2021
David Barron was quoted in Forbes discussing how the latest CDC mask guidelines impact employers.
May 14, 2021
David Barron was quoted in HR Dive discussing how the latest CDC mask guidelines impact employers.
May 05, 2021
John Ho spoke with Yahoo! News about employers forcing employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
May 03, 2021
Jennifer Taylor was highlighted in the Daily Business Review about how she has devoted her career to building the confidence of young lawyers.
April 21, 2021
David Barron was quoted in SHRM discussing the possibility of mandatory vaccinations at work.
April 19, 2021
Jim Sullivan was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing employers filing appeals of COVID-19 citations with OSHA.
April 15, 2021
Cozen O'Connor’s Labor & Employment department was shortlisted for the Firm of the Year award by Chambers USA.
April 15, 2021
Michael Schmidt joined the Bloomberg Law podcast to discuss the legal and practical implications of employees not wanting to return to the office after working remotely.
April 14, 2021
Jeremy Glenn was quoted in Capital Press discussing President Biden nominating Julie Su, California's current labor secretary, to be deputy labor secretary.
April 13, 2021
John Ho was quoted in EHS Today discussing why Secretary Walsh has chosen to hold back on publishing the ETS.
April 06, 2021
Aaron Holt was quoted in HR Dive discussing the challenges that businesses face when deciding if an internship should be paid or unpaid.
April 06, 2021
Michael Schmidt was quoted in SHRM discussing the challenges that employers face when vaccinated employees want to stop wearing masks at work.
April 05, 2021
Jennifer Taylor was highlighted in the Daily Business Review about how she has devoted her career to building the confidence of young lawyers and young people in South Florida.
April 05, 2021
Jim Sullivan was quoted in Inside OSHA Online discussing the Biden administration's OSHA plan.
April 05, 2021
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Bernard Nash and Lori Kalani, co-chairs of the firm’s State Attorneys General practice, Michael Schmidt, vice chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, and Rachel Welford, an attorney in the firm’s Transportation & Trade Group have been selected as top authors for JD Supra’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards for their thought leadership on key topics during 2020.
April 01, 2021
John Ho was quoted in Business Insurance discussing OSHA's National Emphasis Program to focus its enforcement efforts on industries with the largest number of workers at serious risk of contracting the coronavirus.
April 01, 2021
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Susan Eisenberg and Jennifer Taylor, members of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, have been selected as honorees for the Daily Business Review’s Florida Legal Awards.
March 25, 2021
Sullivan will be joining the Washington, D.C., office as a member of the Labor & Employment Department and as co-chair of the OSHA-Workplace Safety Practice Group.
March 22, 2021
David Barron spoke to Law360 about the upcoming summer internship season and the legal challenges.
March 18, 2021
Nandini Sane was quoted in Forbes discussing key considerations every recruiter, leader and hiring manager should consider as they look to build their workforce.
March 08, 2021
David Barron was quoted in SHRM discussing how pandemic fatigue is creating challenges and legal risks that employers need to address.
March 03, 2021
David Barron joined the Jimmy Barrett Show to discuss Texas lifting COVID-19 restrictions and how to handle the new rules with your employees and customers.
March 03, 2021
David Barron spoke with FOX26 Houston about the new safety protocols that OSHA is issuing.
March 01, 2021
Howard Schweitzer and Michael Schmidt were quoted in SHRM discussing what businesses should do if an employee refuses to come back to work when they re-open.
February 25, 2021
Michele Ballard Miller was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing Proposition 22.
February 19, 2021
David Barron was quoted in Law360 discussing the severe cold weather crisis in Texas.
February 18, 2021
Michael Schmidt was quoted in CNBC discussing employees returning to work once they are vaccinated.
February 18, 2021
Chambers Global has recognized four Cozen O’ Connor attorneys, Susan Eisenberg (Miami – Labor & Employment), Geoffrey Ferrer (New York – Transportation & Trade), Thomas Giotto (Pittsburgh – Labor and Employment) and Joseph Tilson (Chicago – Labor & Employment), as worldwide leaders in their respective practices. All four attorneys are also ranked in the Chambers USA Guide.
February 18, 2021
John Ho was quoted in Insurance Journal discussing the penalties that companies face with COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace.
February 16, 2021
John Ho was quoted in Yahoo! Finance discussing how employers may incentivize employees in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
February 12, 2021
David Barron and John Ho were quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing COVID-19 OSHA citations.
February 12, 2021
Debra Friedman was quoted in Go News Today discussing the approach employers can take with the COVID-19 vaccine.
February 10, 2021
John Ho spoke with CNBC about how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently issued guidance that paves the way for how companies will be able to make a COVID vaccine available at no cost to all eligible employees.
February 09, 2021
Ed Langhammer was quoted in The Eastsider LA discussing if business owners can require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
February 09, 2021
David Barron spoke with CNBC about how most U.S. organizations said that they will encourage, rather than require, their employees to get vaccinated, according to research from the Society for Human Resource Management conducted in December.
February 02, 2021
Six Cozen O'Connor attorneys have been honored by the South Florida Legal Guide for their work in South Florida over the last year.
January 29, 2021
Super Lawyers has named eleven attorneys at Cozen O’Connor to its 2021 lists of top practitioners in Illinois.
January 28, 2021
Aaron Holt joined Supply Chain Brain to explain the latest ruling by the U.S. Department of Labor on the definition of an “employee” versus an “independent contractor.”
January 27, 2021
John Ho spoke with This morning with Gordon Deal to explain what employers and employees should know about new COVID-19 safety rules from the Biden administration.
January 27, 2021
John Ho was quoted in the Huffington Post discussing President Biden's executive order that called for OSHA to review and update its COVID-19 workplace safety recommendations.
January 26, 2021
The Leading Lawyers Network has named 24 Cozen O’Connor lawyers to its annual list of Illinois’ top practitioners and named two others as Emerging Lawyers in its 2021 survey results.
January 22, 2021
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Law360 discussing how the new minimum wage laws can differ greatly across jurisdictions, so it's important to know which one applies where.
January 22, 2021
Howard Schweiter and Michael Schmidt were quoted in SHRM about what employers have learned during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
January 20, 2021
David Barron was quoted in Inc. discussing how employers can handle their employees receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
January 15, 2021
Arielle Eisenberg was quoted in SHRM discussing how employers should handle political discussions in the workplace.
January 13, 2021
Mariah Passarelli was quoted in SHRM discussing the impact the Biden administration could have on the workplace and marijuana laws.
January 13, 2021
Walter Stella was quoted in SHRM discussing California businesses classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees.
January 08, 2021
David Barron spoke with AmpGoo about the potential consequences employees face if they attended the Capitol Hill riot.
January 08, 2021
Aaron Holt spoke with U.S. News and World Report about the repercussions employees who attended the riots at the Capitol will face at work.
January 06, 2021
Aaron Holt was quoted in Yahoo! Finance discussing the U.S. Department of Labor's final rule to define whether workers are employees or independent contractors.
January 04, 2021
John Ho was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing the volume of lawsuits filed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic that allege workplace safety violations.
January 04, 2021
Walter Stella spoke with HR Dive about the recent California bills that have been passed into law for 2021 brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 04, 2021
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Law360 discussing the challenges employers face when employees return to the office.
January 03, 2021
Daniel Johns was quoted in Law360 discussing how the NLRB will have a symbolic impact on the labor movement in 2021.
December 18, 2020
John Ho was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing how staffing companies that hire holiday help for shipping, shopping, and health care have a big new concern this season — how to keep these temporary workers safe during a pandemic.
December 15, 2020
David Barron was quoted in Business Insurance discussing the impact the Biden administration could have on the NLRB.
December 14, 2020
Lawdragon has named six members of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department to its 2020 list of the Top 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers.
December 10, 2020
Jeffrey Pasek was reelected to a three-year term on the board of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry.
December 10, 2020
Michael Schmidt discussed with Bay News 9 about if an employer can require their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
December 08, 2020
David Barron was quoted in the Washington Post discussing one of the issues facing the bipartisan stimulus negotiations is the insistence by Senate Republicans that businesses and other entities have sweeping immunity from coronavirus-related lawsuits.
December 02, 2020
David Barron spoke with The Washington Post about how employers can incentivize their employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine without requiring it.
December 02, 2020
Thomas Giotto was interviewed in the Duquesne Lawyer Magazine about what it has been like working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 29, 2020
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Newsday discussing how state and federal agencies haven't provided clear guidance on whether a business can require workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
November 27, 2020
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Inc. discussing if employers can ask their employees to change their holiday plans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 25, 2020
David Barron spoke with HR Drive about how the upcoming holiday season is about to collide with a pandemic and employers have some options when it comes to workers' personal travel.
November 23, 2020
John Ho spoke with Search HR Software about how COVID-19 contact tracing for offices, businesses, restaurants, and other workplaces is a challenge for employers.
November 20, 2020
Debra Friedman was quoted in Law360 discussing parental leave policies that satisfy the law and do right by workers.
November 16, 2020
David Barron spoke with CNN about the possibility of employers requiring employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
November 12, 2020
Michael Schmidt spoke with Inc. about whether or not employers can require employees to take a COVID-19 vaccine.
November 10, 2020
Michael Schmidt was quoted in New Jersey Business discussing how companies can reduce their liability in the workplace with well-thought-out safety policies and informed employees.
November 09, 2020
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Employee Benefit News discussing boundaries managers need to set for employees to express themselves about the election and COVID-19.
November 06, 2020
David Barron was quoted in Law360 discussing what companies should consider with the hiring process during the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 05, 2020
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor as a “Best Law Firm” in 25 practice areas nationwide and 115 practice areas regionally.
November 04, 2020
Jeremy Glenn was quoted in the Chicago Tribune about how companies should provide extra leeway in schedules and promote company-sponsored wellness programs, like exercise and stress-reduction activities during the election.
October 30, 2020
Aaron Holt was quoted in Employee Benefit Adviser discussing the limits to what employees can do or say without risking their employment or violating company policy.
October 26, 2020
Anna Wermuth was highlighted by the Women's Bar Association of Illinois in recognition of her contributions to her practice and community.
October 26, 2020
Michael Schmidt spoke with Law360 about how business can make sure that Election Day goes off without a hitch in the office.
October 23, 2020
Jeremy Glenn joined Fox32 Chicago to discuss the complications and adjustments that need to be made as more people return to their jobs in wake of COVID-19.
October 23, 2020
David Barron was quoted in Law360 discussing how safety concerns and demands for hazard pay are compounding the wage and benefits issues that typically drive conflicts at the bargaining table, while employers have been hesitant to make concessions amid a business environment as uncertain as any they've ever faced.
October 20, 2020
John Ho spoke with Market Watch about how employees can file a confidential complaint and request an inspection of their workplace if they believe their employer isn’t abiding by OSHA standards or there’s a serious workplace hazard.
October 16, 2020
David Barron did an interview with Law.com about the pros and cons of going back into the office and the issue of Immunity Discrimination.
October 15, 2020
John Ho was quoted in HR Magazine about employers reporting about employees that have COVID-19 related hospitalizations.
October 13, 2020
Michael Schmidt joined This Morning with Gordon Deal to discuss companies welcoming employees back into the physical workplace during COVID-19.
October 13, 2020
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Employee Benefit News discussing his recommended best practices for keeping political discussions in a virtual workplace productive and civil.
October 12, 2020
David Barron discussed with HR Drive whether an employer can force employees to receive a vaccine for COVID-19.
October 08, 2020
John Ho spoke with CNBC about the coronavirus outbreak in the White House.
October 05, 2020
Debra Friedman spoke with NBC News about women being forced to make the choice between caring for their children or prioritizing their own career during the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 29, 2020
Super Lawyers has named 21 Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2020 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.
September 24, 2020
Cozen O’Connor attorneys David L. Barron, Stephen P. Pate, A. Martin Wickliff, Jr., and Joseph A. Ziemianski were named 2020 Texas Super Lawyers.
September 24, 2020
John Ho spoke with CBS New York about whether employers can restrict employees from traveling during the holidays.
September 23, 2020
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that A. Martin Wickliff, Jr., a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment group, has been recognized by Texas Lawyer as a recipient of their 2020 Lifetime Achieve Award.
September 22, 2020
David Barron spoke with Law.com about how your company can require you to return to the office once the office space has been COVID-19 approved for occupancy.
September 22, 2020
David Barron was quoted in Human Resource Executive discussing a new type of bias that involves recruiters who favor job candidates who have already contracted and survived COVID-19.
September 08, 2020
John Ho joined the GovExec Daily podcast to discuss how employers can keep their staff members safe as they come back to the workplace and to keep an organization's COVID-19 risk level low.
September 08, 2020
Anna Wermuth was recently named to the list of Chicago’s “Notable Women in Law” by Crain’s Chicago Business.
September 08, 2020
Riley joins the firm as a member within the firm’s Commercial Litigation department. Additionally, Riley will be a part of the Labor & Employment, Class Actions, and Appellate practice groups.
August 31, 2020
Aaron Holt spoke with Business Insider about how safety is more top of mind for employees now.
August 26, 2020
David Barron spoke with the Southeast Texas Record about how he believes there will be a large number of cases filed in front line industries and workplaces where there have been substantial outbreaks of COVID-19.
August 20, 2020
Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that nine of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized as “Lawyers of the Year” in their respective practices by Best Lawyers in America.
August 20, 2020
Best Lawyers selected 200 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 23 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© (Copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).
August 17, 2020
David Barron joined the GovExec Daily podcast to discuss how employers and employees can stay away from hostile environments.
August 14, 2020
David Barron was quoted in SHRM discussing how employers are also facing issues when handling drug-testing logistics during the pandemic.
August 13, 2020
David Barron spoke with SHRM about how now that marijuana is legal in many states, can employers still ban it from the workplace?
August 11, 2020
David Hackett was quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer discussing how fall's school schedule could affect businesses.
August 07, 2020
Aaron Holt spoke joined NewsRadio 740 KTRH to discuss sharing political beliefs at work.
August 04, 2020
Michele Miller and Bethany Vasquez spoke with SHRM about how businesses that ask customers to wear face masks walk a fine line between complying with mask mandates and putting employees at risk if customers refuse and respond violently.
July 29, 2020
Debra Steiner Friedman discussed with HR Dive about the CDC's guidance for those not requiring hospitalization may be useful to employers in determining whether employees who have COVID-19 may return to work.
July 24, 2020
Michael Schmidt was quoted in Newsday discussing COVID-19 screening for returning to work.
July 23, 2020
David Barron was quoted in Yahoo! Finance discussing employers requiring employees to surrender their right to sue over COVID-19.
July 19, 2020
Aaron Holt was quoted in The Washington Post discussing employers providing a safe work environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 17, 2020
David Barron was quoted in Law360 discussing the possible impact of the upcoming school year on employers.
July 15, 2020
David Barron spoke with CBS Philly about the challenges families face with schools reopening.
July 08, 2020
David Barron spoke with Supply Chain Brain about the legal issues for employers that might arise from employees contracting COVID-19 in the workplace.
July 08, 2020
David Barron spoke with SHRM about the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that two elementary school teachers at religious schools could not pursue their claims of age and disability discrimination.
July 07, 2020
Cozen O’Connor labor and employment attorneys Thomas Giotto and Anna Wermuth have been elected Fellows in The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
July 06, 2020
David Barron discussed with NBC Bay Area about the challenges many businesses and employers are facing as they try to reopen while also protecting the health of their workers.
July 01, 2020
David Barron spoke with Law360 about whether employers should have employees sign COVID-19 liability waivers.
June 26, 2020
Aaron Holt was quoted in the Wall Street Journal discussing employers addressing political messages in the workplace.
June 16, 2020
David Barron spoke with Benefits Pro about the Supreme Court's ruling that the protections imposed by the 1964 Civil Rights Act extended to gender identity and sexual orientation.
June 15, 2020
Aaron Holt was quoted in the Chicago Tribune discussing anti-discrimination protections and incendiary conduct in the workplace.
June 14, 2020
Michael Schmidt was quoted in the New York Post discussing an architecture firm that removed any unconscious bias from recruiters for their summer intern hiring process.
June 11, 2020
Super Lawyers has named seven Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2020 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
June 05, 2020
Aaron Holt was quoted in Yahoo! Finance discussing how the First Amendment depends on when and how you protest if it protects you from your employer.
June 05, 2020
Super Lawyers has selected 58 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
May 27, 2020
Jeremy Glenn spoke with CBS 2 Chicago about the legal issues and questions surrounding health checks that employers may start mandating for workers.
May 22, 2020
Walter Stella was quoted in The Olympian discussing about the workplace reopening with questions that linger about how protections will shield workers who are older or have medical conditions in the time of the coronavirus.
May 21, 2020
Bethany previously served as employment counsel at San Francisco-based ride-sharing company Lyft Inc., joins as a member, and will work out of its San Francisco office.
May 20, 2020
George Voegele was quoted in Cannabis Business Times discussing a proposed changed to New York City's ban on pre-employment cannabis testing.
May 19, 2020
David Barron was quoted in Fortune discussing what people should do if their unemployment claim is denied.
May 15, 2020
Aaron Holt was quoted in Texas Monthly discussing a public employee in Texas who was fired for sharing an internal email with the public.
May 15, 2020
Debra Friedman was quoted in HR Dive about what should be considered if an employer offers onsite COVID-19 testing.
May 14, 2020
Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 63 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2020 edition.
May 12, 2020
Ed Langhammer appeared on KGO 810AM discussing Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to return Californians to work.
May 12, 2020
Debra Friedman appeared on WURD to talk about practical and legal issues surrounding health checks in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 12, 2020
Cozen O'Connor Labor & Employment attorneys were mentioned in HR Dive discussing re-opening guidelines from the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 11, 2020
Michael Schmidt was named to the 2020 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, which acknowledges the top authors and firms for their thought leadership in key topics the previous year.
May 11, 2020
Jeremy Glenn was quoted in the Chicago Tribune discussing how it is complicated for states to set up systems for awarding assistance to the self-employed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 08, 2020
David Barron was quoted in the Defender Network discussing the rights employees have if they refuse to return to work as businesses begin to reopen.
May 08, 2020
David Barron was quoted in HR Dive discussing the risks employers have in reopening business from the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 07, 2020
Susan Eisenberg was quoted in SHRM discussing the challenges employers face when returning to business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 07, 2020
Jeremy Glenn discussed with the University of Iowa Law School how labor and employment law is impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 05, 2020
Susan Eisenberg was quoted in SHRM discussing the challenges employers face with employees working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 05, 2020
Jeremy Glenn spoke with CBS 2 Chicago about the ever changing job market during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 04, 2020
David Barron spoke with HR Dive about how the recall of employees could present a series of legal pitfalls for the unprepared.
May 01, 2020
Jeremy Glenn was quoted in the Chicago Tribune discussing the workers' compensation program, which allows employees to collect benefits for workplace injuries or illnesses without proving their employer was at fault.
April 28, 2020
Aaron Holt discussed with HR Dive about employers requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test before permitting them to return to work.
April 28, 2020
Susan Eisenberg and Jennifer Taylor Williams appeared on the Prevention Podcast to discuss the risks involved in returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 27, 2020
David Barron was quoted in SHRM discussing if an employee contacts the EEOC for a right-to-sue letter during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 24, 2020
Nandini Sane was quoted in Life Hacker discussing what employees should do if they do not feel safe returning to work when stay at home orders are lifted.
April 23, 2020
George Voegele was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing employer concerns with "work sharing" that allows employees to tap into jobless benefits when their hours are reduced.
April 22, 2020
David Barron spoke with Fortune about the rights that furloughed employees have.
April 21, 2020
Jeremy Glenn discussed with CBS 2 Chicago some of the biggest questions regarding unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 20, 2020
David Barron was quoted in SHRM discussing what employers should do when an employee test positive for COVID-19.
April 17, 2020
David Barron was quoted in Inc. discussing the challenges that employers will face when they reopen their business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 15, 2020
Peter Ennis was featured in the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council “Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts" Coronavirus edition newsletter.
April 15, 2020
Jeremy Glenn was quoted in Ozarks First discussing if taking a gig job disqualifies someone from applying for unemployment insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 15, 2020
David Barron spoke with Employee Benefit Adviser about employers preparing to reopen nonessential businesses.
April 14, 2020
Jeremy Glenn was quoted in The Olympian discussing companies that plan to keep expanded paid sick leave around once the coronavirus pandemic ends.
April 13, 2020
Peter Ennis discussed with Newsday what actions employers should take when an employee tests positive for coronavirus.
April 10, 2020
David Barron was quoted in Getaka discussing the difference between being furloughed and being laid off.
April 08, 2020
David Barron spoke with CNBC about employers checking the temperature of employees.
April 03, 2020
David Barron was quoted in Crunchbase discussing the COVID-19 stimulus bill for small businesses in the United States.
April 01, 2020
Michael Schmidt talked with CNN about why a company may do a furlough and what furlough workers should need to know.
April 01, 2020
Jay Dorsch was quoted in USA Today discussing the impact of employee benefits with the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 31, 2020
Jeremy Glenn was quoted in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin discussing the recently passed CARES Act and what it means to both employers and employees.
March 31, 2020
John Ho was quoted in EHS Today discussing OSHA regulations being enforced during COVID-19.
March 30, 2020
Super Lawyers has named two attorneys at Cozen O’Connor to its 2020 list of top practitioners in San Diego.
March 27, 2020
Jeremy Glenn appeared on ABC7 Chicago discussing the coronavirus stimulus package.
March 27, 2020
David Barron joined a town hall discussion about the recent stimulus package that was passed by the Senate.
March 27, 2020
Jeremy Glenn was quoted in Law360 discussing the recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
March 27, 2020
Debra Friedman was quoted in Philadelphia Magazine discussing what the coronavirus stimulus package entails.
March 26, 2020
David Barron spoke with CNBC about the new federal legislation that was signed into law that included changes to the paid sick leave requirements included in the Family and Medical Leave Act.
March 25, 2020
David Barron spoke with Inc. about how the COVID-19 related stimulus package will impact employee benefits.
March 24, 2020
Jeremy Glenn appeared on FOX32 Good Day Chicago to discuss actions the government is taking to address service industry furloughs and layoffs during the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 24, 2020
David Barron was quoted in The Times and Democrat discussing the federal government's emergency coronavirus relief law.
March 23, 2020
Mariah Passarelli was interviewed on WBUR to discuss what legal rights employees have during COVID-19 pandemic.
March 21, 2020
John Ho was quoted in CU Today discussing companies creating a response plan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 18, 2020
David Barron spoke with Yahoo! Finance about how COVID-19 could be an exception to the rule involving the WARN Act.
March 17, 2020
Aaron Holt was quoted in Inc. discussing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
March 12, 2020
John Ho was quoted in New Jersey Business discussing the best practices to use in creating a business response plan during a pandemic.
March 05, 2020
Aaron Holt was interviewed by Houston Public Media to discuss what employers in Houston should do moving forward with the rise of the coronavirus.
March 03, 2020
David Barron discussed with Best Life about how employers should take extra care to avoid workplace discrimination as coronavirus fears increase.
March 02, 2020
Aaron Holt was quoted in Life Hacker discussing what wage theft looks like.
March 02, 2020
John Ho was quoted in Money discussing the response plans businesses should have in place during a pandemic.
February 28, 2020
David Barron was quoted in The Washington Post discussing what he sees how businesses are handling coronavirus with their employees.
February 28, 2020
Debra Friedman was quoted in the Philadelphia Business Journal discussing how businesses should handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
February 17, 2020
Chambers Global has recognized four Cozen O’ Connor attorneys, Susan Eisenberg (Miami – Labor & Employment), Geoffrey Ferrer (New York – Transportation & Trade), Thomas Giotto (Pittsburgh – Labor and Employment), and Joseph Tilson (Chicago – Labor & Employment), as worldwide leaders in their respective practices. All four attorneys are also ranked in the Chambers USA Guide.
February 13, 2020
Jeremy Glenn has been named a 2020 Client Choice winner by Lexology and the International Law Office (ILO) – in the Illinois Employment and Benefits Law category.
February 10, 2020
Michael Schmidt discussed with HR Daily Advisor the downsides and benefits for employers that offer unlimited PTO.
February 06, 2020
Bobbi Britton Tucker was named a member of The Executive Leadership Academy presented by the Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business.
January 29, 2020
Super Lawyers has recognized six Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2020 lists of top practitioners in Illinois, including Joe Tilson who was again named one of the "Top 100" Illinois Super Lawyers.
January 16, 2020
Michele Miller was quoted in KTLA 5 discussing a new California labor law that was blocked to more than 70,000 independent truckers.
January 14, 2020
Debra Friedman appeared on Wharton Business Daily Radio discussing joint employment.
January 08, 2020
Michele Miller was quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle discussing the impact AB5 has on companies such as Uber.