Labor and Employment Law

I’m Quoted in Monster.com’s “What Employers Can Learn From 2023’s Labor Strikes”

Thanks to Monster.com for quoting me in their latest article! What Employers Can Learn From 2023’s Labor Strikes March 13, 2024 The number of striking workers more than doubled in 2023 with high-profile walkouts seen across industries from healthcare to manufacturing to education and more. Top demands from picket lines included better pay, increased staffing, and improved [...]

2 New Media Interviews!

Thanks to the Chicago Bar Association & Max Barack for hosting me on their TV show Chicago Talks You & the Law on 2/20/24! Max interviewed my colleague & friend, Helen Bloch, & I for 25 minutes on New Labor & Employment Laws and Rules to know for 2024. The program is below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csKpXZXIs5U&t=4s   [...]

New Collective Bargaining Agreement Signed

Congratulations to the excellent employees & management of my client, the Dill Pickle Food Co-op, for ratifying its first collective bargaining agreement with its new labor union the Dill Pickle Food Co-op Workers’ Union (DPFCWU). This is a great example of what positive & cooperative (no pun intended) labor relations can accomplish. Please see the below [...]

I’m Quoted in Construction Dive’s “The Dotted Line: Why the Amazon noose lawsuit is ‘a big deal’”

Thanks to Joe Bousquin for quoting me in his article. It's my fifth time being cited by Construction Dive, a leading industry publication. The Dotted Line: Why the Amazon noose lawsuit is ‘a big deal’ Construction attorneys say the litigation to hold an owner and its contractors accountable for jobsite hate symbols could have broader [...]

New Protecting Your Employee Assets Webinar Premiering 7/19/23

Leading Professionals to Teach About Protecting Your Employee Assets: The Life Cycle Of The Employment Relationship Financial Poise Webinars™ announces “Time for a Break: Managing Leaves of Absence and Accommodating Disabilities,” a live webinar premiering  July 19th at 2:00 PM CST. This webinar is co-produced by West LegalEdCenter™ and part of the “Protecting Your Employee [...]

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