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The DOL and EEOC Formally Agree to Share Information
On September 14, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the Department of Labor Wage Hour Division (“WHD”) announced that they entered into a Memorandum of Understanding
New York Enacts Legislation Outlawing Captive Audience Meetings
On September 7th, 2023, New York became the latest state seeking to further restrict employers’ ability to voice their opinions on union activities, following Governor
The Kullman Firm Welcomes Alexander Debruge as an Associate
September 5, 2023 – The Kullman Firm is pleased to announce that Alexander J. Debruge has joined the firm as an associate in the New
The DOL Will Propose a Rule that Would Dramatically Increase the Salary Thresholds for the FLSA’s White-Collar Exemptions
On August 30, 2023, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making regarding 29 CFR part
NLRB Issues Game-Changing Decision for Union Organization Attempts
On August 25, 2023, the NLRB announced new obligations and potential legal hazards for employers if they are presented with a demand for recognition by
Fifth Circuit Decision Increases Employer Liability Under Title VII
Fifth Circuit Decision Increases Employer Liability Under Title VII with Broader Definition of Actionable “Employment Decisions” The recent en banc ruling in Hamilton v. Dallas
The Kullman Firm Welcomes Jean Carlo “J.C.” Bonilla Rivera and Darla N. Nguyen as Associates
August 21, 2023 – The Kullman Firm is pleased to announce that Jean Carlo “J.C.” Bonilla Rivera and Darla N. Nguyen have joined the firm as
Employee Handbooks in NLRB’s Crosshairs
On August 2, 2023, the NLRB announced its new analysis for whether a work rule or handbook provision violates the NLRA in Stericycle, Inc. 372
The Kullman Firm Scholarship
In 2020, The Kullman Firm established a scholarship in furtherance of the Firm’s commitment to advance diversity within the legal profession. Each year the Kullman
Benjamin H. Banta Rejoins the Firm as a Shareholder
The Kullman Firm is happy to announce the return of Benjamin H. Banta to the New Orleans office as a Shareholder. Ben previously served as
EEO-1 Component 1 Collection Date Pushed Back to Fall of 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently posted on its EEO-1 data collection page that it has not yet completed the three-year renewal process for
Supreme Court Decision Now Imposes Higher Standard for Employers to Deny Religious Accommodations for Employees
In its recent unanimous decision, Groff v. DeJoy, the Supreme Court addressed the standards for when an employer may deny an employee religious accommodations. Groff
MaryJo Roberts Named to 2023 CityBusiness Leadership in Law
New Orleans CityBusiness has named Kullman Shareholder MaryJo Roberts as a 2023 Leadership in Law Honoree. She has been selected as one of 50 outstanding
California Court of Appeals Invalidates Arbitration Agreement Based on Terms In Other Documents
The California Court of Appeals has handed down a new ruling affecting how employers deal with employee contracts, and specifically, potential enforceability problems with arbitration
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
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
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
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
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
OFCCP SETS DEADLINE OF JUNE 29, 2023, FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS TO SUBMIT THEIR ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT/MAINTENANCE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLANS
On March 20, 2023, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance (“OFCCP”) released a bulletin announcing the opening date of its “Contractor Portal” for the second
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
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
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,
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
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’
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,
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.
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,
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 Kullman Firm Welcomes Angelle Crochet as an Associate
August 22, 2022 – The Kullman Firm is pleased to announce that Angelle E. Crochet has joined the firm as an associate in the New
SUPREME COURT BLOCKS VACCINE MANDATE FOR LARGE BUSINESSES #2
The United States Supreme Court today ruled that OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), requiring all employers with 100 or more employees to implement COVID-19 vaccination or testing policies ……
SUPREME COURT BLOCKS VACCINE MANDATE FOR LARGE BUSINESSES
The United States Supreme Court today ruled that OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), requiring all employers with 100 or more employees to implement COVID-19 vaccination or testing policies ……
OFCCP LAUNCHES ITS NEW CONTRACTOR PORTAL: CONTRACTORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY CERTIFY DEVELOPMENT/MAINTENANCE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLANS
On December 2, 2021, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance (“OFCCP”) released a bulletin announcing the creation of its new “Contractor Portal.” That Portal must
OSHA ISSUES COVID VACCINE/TESTING RULE
UPDATE: On November 6, 2021 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit temporarily stayed OSHA’s new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Rule on COVID-19
NEW COVID-19 VACCINE GUIDANCE FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS
On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force released new Guidance on COVID-19 workplace safety protocols for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors. This Guidance
PRESIDENT BIDEN RAMPS UP COVID-19 VACCINATION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Three major developments pertaining to COVID-19 in the workplace have just emerged from the federal government. These developments affect federal employees and contractors, as well
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS ON BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES
In the last few weeks, various courts around the country have issued decisions regarding the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
With respect to the OSHA vaccine mandate, the ……
CDC ISSUES INTERIM PUBLIC HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FULLY VACCINATED PEOPLE
On July 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued public health guidance recommending that fully vaccinated individuals resume wearing a mask
CALIFORNIA SAYS MEAL AND BREAK PENALTIES MUST BE CALCULATED IN THE SAME MANNER AS OVERTIME PAY
Employers operating in the State of California are already painfully aware of the many legal obstacles present. State labor laws set firm timing requirements for
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RELEASES EMERGENCY TEMPORARY STANDARD REGARDING COVID-19 FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS
On June 10, 2021, the Department of Labor issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for controlling COVID-19 and protecting workers in healthcare settings. The ETS
HOUSE PASSES THE “PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO ORGANIZE” ACT, PORTENDING A POTENTIAL SEA CHANGE IN AMERICAN LABOR LAW
House Passes the “Protecting the Right to Organize” Act, Portending a potential sea change in American Labor Law
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT CONSIDERATIONS FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021: ALL THINGS COBRA
Employee Benefit Considerations from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: All Things COBRA Last week, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) became law. The
CALIFORNIA COVID-19 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
California’s Covid-19 related legislation did not end with 2020. In the last 60 days, the State has passed at least two critical pieces of legislation
PRESIDENT BIDEN SIGNS TWO EXECUTIVE ORDERS IN SUPPORT OF INCREASED UNION ORGANIZING AND ANNOUNCING $15 MINIMUM WAGE FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES
President Biden recently signed two Executive Orders with substantial implications for non-union employers, as well as for those employing workers on federal contracts and subcontracts.
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”)
EXPANDED LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA FAMILY RIGHTS ACT
Expanded Leave Entitlements Under the California Family Rights Act Effective January 1, 2021, California employers with five or more employees will be required to provide family and medical
EEOC VACCINE GUIDANCE UPDATE
On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its first direct guidance for employers regarding COVID-19 vaccines approved or authorized by the
CALIFORNIA REQUIRES LARGE EMPLOYER TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL LEAVE FOR COVID-19 REASONS
California Requires Large Employer to Provide Supplemental Leave for COVID-19 Reasons Companies with California operations take note. A new California law enacted specifically to address
CALIFORNIA ENACTS ADDITIONAL COVID-19 LEGISLATION RELATED TO EMPLOYEE NOTICE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
On September 17, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law as part of his worker protection package. The first, SB 1159, creates
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ISSUES REVISED FFCRA REGULATIONS IN RESPONSE TO NEW YORK FEDERAL COURT’S RULING
On August 3, 2020, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, in the case of New York v. U.S. Department of