Worklaw® Network

New post to Worklaw: Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. with an update for Massachusetts: Asking About Voluntarily Disclosed Arrest Records Violates Non-Discrimination Laws https://lnkd.in/gue5xaXH #backgroundchecks #discrimination

New post to Worklaw: Evan Conder of Shawe Rosenthal LLP writes, A former in-house attorney for Lockheed Martin has retaliation claims dismissed, also on the hook for over $90,000 of Lockheed attorneys’ fees https://lnkd.in/gV4U2MBM

Alifanz & Westlind has the honor and privilege of being the Worklaw® Network representative for the state of Oregon. Worklaw is best described as a collective of small, independent, employment law firms across the country (and internationally!) that represent and advise employers in all aspects of employment law. When our old firm, Bullard Law, ceased to exist last year, Dennis Westlind and I jumped at the chance to continue Bullard’s relationship with Worklaw, now as a small, two-person firm. Personally, I have found our relationship with Worklaw to be rewarding on many levels. It’s new friends, new (super smart) thought partners, and brings an energy that makes our tiny firm feel like part of something larger. Two weeks ago, we were in Boston for Worklaw’s Fall Conference. Imagine our shock to learn during a business session that Alifanz & Westlind - members for only a year – had received Worklaw’s 2024 C3 Award, given to a firm that exhibits Worklaw’s three C’s: Collegiality, Collaboration, and Commerce! Dennis and I are decidedly not out for accolades. We spend our focus on our clients, friends, and being there for each other. But even so, and with many thanks to the Worklaw Executive Committee, this feels like the best endorsement our small and brand new firm could hope for of the work we do for our clients, the relationships we’ve built (and continue to build), and the friendship we have for one another. 

Ontario: Fine Line in the Sand – Applying the SCC, R. v. Sudbury, Decision https://lnkd.in/gn8EunBz #ohsa

New post to Worklaw: Whitney Brown of Lehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C. has Part 2 of Testing, Testing, 1,2,3: Executive Order 11246 https://lnkd.in/gh_E2Vwj

New post to Worklaw: Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. writes H-2B Cap Reached for First Half of FY 2025 https://lnkd.in/gmMe_2iF #h2b

New post to Worklaw: Liz Torphy-Donzella of Shawe Rosenthal LLP writes, The EEOC Sues FedEx Over “Fully Healed” Return-to-Work Requirement https://lnkd.in/gRDGn-vV #eeoc #ada

New post to Worklaw: Swerdlow Florence Sanchez Swerdlow & Wimmer updates on California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform - What Employers Can Do Now https://lnkd.in/gmdfaAyG #paga

New post to Worklaw: Meaghan Murphy of Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. writes, Massachusetts Court Finds Retention Bonus Not Wages Under MA Wage Act https://lnkd.in/gBfvaEiY

New post to Worklaw: John Gannon of Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. writes, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Has Issued Important Decision on Paid Family and Medical Leave https://lnkd.in/gnzDZvQd #pfml