August 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Navigating Conflicting Laws, Regulations When It Comes to Implementing DEI Policies in the WorkplaceConflicting laws and regulations that vary significantly between the states create a challenging roadmap filled with obstacles for employers. Here are just a few best practices for law firms and companies to navigate what is now a balancing act when it comes to DEI in the workplace.
By Jessica L. Mazzeo and Melissa Hazell Davis
9 minute read
June 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Employment Law Roundup: A Busy First Six Months of 2024It's crucial for employers to stay on top of these changes to avoid penalties, keep employees engaged to lower attrition rates, and protect themselves from lawsuits and increased competition.
By Jessica L. Mazzeo
9 minute read
March 08, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Another Bite at the Apple: Neuroinclusion as a Way to Lead the Diversity ChallengeAs we approach Neurodiversity Celebration Week, which takes place March 18-24, it is a great time to take stock of your current neurodiversity efforts, assess what specific actions you can take to become more inclusive, and become a change agent.
By Jessica L. Mazzeo and Lovita Tandy
8 minute read
February 15, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Lawyers Need Proper HR Training to Be Better Supervisors and to Reduce RiskIn a law firm setting, issues often occur when policies are not enforced equally across the board or when there is no supporting documentation for performance complaints. These types of misalignment can lead to discrimination claims.
By Jessica L. Mazzeo
10 minute read
September 28, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
We Cannot Relent: The Need to Remain Resilient in Your Firm's DEI EffortsThe most recent threats to dismantle DEI in the United States are now aimed at the legal industry, but we cannot relent against these attacks and instead must remain resilient with our DEI efforts now and well into the future.
By Jessica L. Mazzeo
9 minute read
June 22, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
NLRB Decisions Have Employers Evaluating Future While Simultaneously Revisiting the PastSimilar to buyer beware, we now enter the time period of employer beware because these recent NLRB decisions will leave employers evaluating their future actions while simultaneously needing to revisit the terms and provisions of existing agreements.
By Jessica L. Mazzeo
9 minute read
February 16, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
It Is More Important Than Ever to Ensure the Safety of Our Employees at WorkEmployers are entrusted with keeping their employees safe from all harm—both internal and external—while in the workplace so it is vital for us to take steps to make our employees safe in their workplaces.
By Jessica L. Mazzeo
8 minute read
May 19, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
More Than Meets the Eye: Tackling Deep-Level Diversity in the LawDE&I is so much more than what our eyes can see and we have only begun to scratch the surface. Diversity for instance, isn't just those surface level differences that most attribute to DE&I (think gender and race issues) but runs far deeper.
By Jessica L. Mazzeo
10 minute read
April 27, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Lemons Can Always Make Lemonade: Lessons Learned From COVID-19Never one for change, much less a so-abrupt-forced change, the legal industry came face to face with many challenges such as managing remote workers, technology and communication infrastructure issues, employee engagement, mental health and wellbeing, and recruiting and retention, among many others.
By Jessica L. Mazzeo and Rasheda Stewart
9 minute read
February 16, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Black History Month: A Time for Celebration, Reflection and Looking AheadIn order to truly rebuild in a way that history will not again repeat itself, we need to respond appropriately to the many tragic lessons we learned in 2020.
By Jessica L. Mazzeo and Rasheda Stewart
7 minute read