PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
On May 17, 2023, the US Department of Labor issued a bulletin (No. 2023-2) which gave attorneys and employers alike guidance on the new Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act” for short). The PUMP Act requires covered employers to provide compensated breaks to covered employees where they may use an employer […]
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Set to Take Effect in June
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), signed into law in late 2022, will take full effect on June 27, 2023, at which time the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will start to take charges under the new law. The PWFA requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to a pregnant worker, or a worker who […]
The Kullman Firm Introduces The Summer Law Clerk Class of 2023
The Kullman Firm is pleased to introduce our Summer Law Clerks. Our program introduces law students to the inner workings of a law office and how they will implement their knowledge in a real-world setting. This summer, the firm welcomes two sessions of clerks. Law students joining the firm this summer include: Brianna Hanson – […]
INCLUSION IN ACTION: The Henry P. Julien, II Scholars Program
The Kullman Firm was recently asked to share some of its efforts to promote diversity in the legal industry in an article in the New Orleans Federal Bar Association’s newsletter The Advocate, written by M. Rebecca Cooper, Associate at The Kullman Firm. Read below or click here to the article AS SEEN IN The Advocate. […]
OFCCP Announces that Contractors must Implement Revised Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form by July 25, 2023
In late April of 2023, the Office of Management and Budget approved the OFCCP’s revised Self-Identification of Disability Form. The new form includes some additional examples of disabilities along with more descriptive explanations of some of the disabilities that were on the form previously. The revised form also explains that “completing the form is voluntary,” […]
MaryJo Roberts Awarded the 2023 Inspire Higher Award
The Kullman Firm is proud to announce that MaryJo Roberts, a shareholder in the New Orleans office, will be recognized for her dedication to the New Orleans Public School System and presented with the 2023 Inspire Higher Award. This award is presented to “those who have contributed tirelessly to the InspireNOLA community and by extension, […]
The Kullman Firm Welcomes Molly Gunnels as an Associate
February 28, 2023 – The Kullman Firm is pleased to announce that Molly J. Gunnels has joined the firm as an associate in the Baton Rouge, LA office. Ms. Gunnels received her Juris Doctorate from Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, with a J.D./D.C.L. degree in 2018. Prior to joining a firm, she […]
The Kullman Firm Welcomes Matthew J. Braquet as an Associate
January 30, 2023 – The Kullman Firm is pleased to announce that Matthew J. Braquet has joined the firm as an associate in the New Orleans, LA, office. Mr. Braquet has been practicing law since he graduated from law school in 2019 and also was a part of the firm’s law clerk program in 2018. He […]
The Kullman Firm Announces Allison Fish as a Shareholder
The Kullman Firm is pleased to announce that Allison A. Fish was named as Shareholder effective January 1, 2023. Allison Fish resides in the New Orleans office and represents employers nationwide in a range of employment and labor law matters. She vigorously advocates for clients in cases involving allegations of workplace sexual harassment and discrimination […]
EEOC Publishes New “Know Your Rights” Poster Which Employers Must Begin Using
On October 20, the EEOC released a “Know Your Rights” poster which updates and replaces the former “EEO is the Law” poster. Although both posters’ versions give an overview of the job discrimination laws the EEOC enforces and the process for filing an EEOC charge, the updated version is designed for readability and contains a […]
The Kullman Firm Ranked as a U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firm”
The Kullman Firm is honored to be ranked in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firm” list. The firm’s Baton Rouge, Mobile, and New Orleans offices were included in the rankings. Regional Rankings Metropolitan Tier 1 Baton Rouge Employment Law – Management Labor Law – Management Worker’s Compensation Law – Employers Metropolitan […]
The Kullman Firm Welcomes Amiel Provosty
September 19, 2022 – The Kullman Firm is pleased to announce that Amiel Provosty has joined the firm in the New Orleans, LA, office. Mr. Provosty has been working as a trial attorney at the NLRB, Region 15 for the last 12 years and brings a wealth of NLRB-related experience to the firm’s labor practice. […]
The Kullman Firm Welcomes Benjamin Landau-Beispiel as an Associate
September 6, 2022 – The Kullman Firm is pleased to announce that Benjamin Landau-Beispiel has joined the firm as an associate in the New Orleans, LA, office. Mr. Landau-Beispiel, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an associate in the Kullman New Orleans office. He joined the firm after being a part of the firm’s law […]
M. Rebecca Cooper Named Secretary, Younger Lawyers’ Division
M. Rebecca Cooper, an associate in Kullman’s New Orleans office was recently named Secretary of the Younger Lawyers’ Division of the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. On August 25, 2022, Ms. Cooper was sworn in to her position at the Chapter’s Annual Meeting. Congratulations Rebecca! We know you will represent the firm […]
COBRA SUBSIDY UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021: NEW DOL GUIDANCE & MODEL NOTICES
COBRA Subsidy Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: New DOL Guidance & Model Notices On April 7, 2021, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published its model notices and a set of frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) regarding the new COBRA subsidy under the recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”). These notices […]
DISTRICT COURT JUDGE VACATES PORTIONS OF FINAL RULE REGARDING THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT
Yesterday, a New York district court judge struck down portions of the Department of Labor’s Final Rule implemented to address the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The case was filed by the State of New York under the Administrative Procedure Act, which governs the process by which federal agencies develop and issue regulations. Rejecting […]