International: Building a New Workforce Reality
By MICHAEL BREWER, SUSAN EANDI, TATIANA GARCES, GEORGE AVRAAM, LETICIA RIBEIRO, BERNHARD TRAPPEHL, JOHN EVASON, GIL ROBERTO ZERRUDO and MICHAEL MICHALANDOS
February 4, 2021
There is no question that the pandemic has changed the future of work. From an increased focus on health and safety to transitioning to permanent (or indefinite) remote work, or preparing for business transformation, companies are facing critical business challenges in regard to their most important asset — their people.
New Employment Law Recognizes Extraordinary Stress Is Everyday Reality for NY Lawyers
by Bryan Driscoll
ERISA Reaches Its Turning Point
by Bryan Driscoll
ERISA litigation and the laws surrounding are rapidly changing, with companies fundamentally rewriting their business practices.
Attacked From All Sides: What Is Happening in the World of Restrictive Covenants?
by Christine Bestor Townsend
One employment lawyer explains how companies can navigate challenges of federal and state governmental scrutiny on restrictive covenant agreements.
IN PARTNERSHIP
The Long, Short, Thick and Thin of It
by Avrohom Gefen
“Appearance discrimination” based on employees’ height and weight is the latest hot-button issue in employment law. Here’s a guide to avoid discrimination.
IN PARTNERSHIP
Businesses Must Prepare for the New Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule
by Steven T. Clark and Kirby Black
Two employment law lawyers explain how a new DOL rule making it more likely workers will be classified as employees, rather than independent contractors, has caused legal challenges and prompted businesses to reassess worker status and policies.
The Employment Pandemic
by Sarah Greene and Meredith Caiafa
The pandemic has had far-reaching effects on employment law since it officially took hold in 2020, but the litigation and lawmaking surrounding it are mutating faster than the variants. Here’s how lawmakers and businesses can keep up.
Destiny Fulfilled
by Sara Collin
Was Angela Reddock-Wright destined to become a lawyer? It sure seems that way. Yet her path was circuitous. This accomplished employment attorney, turned mediator, arbitrator and ADR specialist nonpareil discusses her career, the role of attorneys in society, the new world of post-pandemic work and why new Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson represents the future.
NYC Pay Transparency Law Gets New Start Date
by Justin Smulison
This historic law regarding pay transparency in New York City originally scheduled to take effect last week was rescheduled to Fall 2022.
Evolving Marijuana Laws and the Workplace
by Tess P. Anglin
How can employers enforce statutes that differ from state to state?
Nina T. Pirrotti - New Haven 2020 Lawyer of the Year
by Best Lawyers
Employment Law - Individuals New Haven, Connecticut
WATCH: A Landmark Win for LGBTQ Rights
by Best Lawyers
Two top employment attorneys join the CEO of Best Lawyers to discuss the landmark Supreme Court ruling protecting gay and transgender employees.
Introducing the 2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore
by Jennifer Verta
This year’s awards reflect the strength of the Best Lawyers network and its role in elevating legal talent worldwide.
Discover The Best Lawyers in Spain 2025 Edition
by Jennifer Verta
Highlighting Spain’s leading legal professionals and rising talents.
How to Increase Your Online Visibility With a Legal Directory Profile
by Jennifer Verta
Maximize your firm’s reach with a legal directory profile.
Effective Communication: A Conversation with Jefferson Fisher
by Jamilla Tabbara
The power of effective communication beyond the law.
Paramount Hit With NY Class Action Lawsuit Over Mass Layoffs
by Gregory Sirico
Paramount Global faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating New York's WARN Act after laying off 300+ employees without proper notice in September.
The Future of Family Law: 3 Top Trends Driving the Field
by Gregory Sirico
How technology, mental health awareness and alternative dispute resolution are transforming family law to better support evolving family dynamics.
The 2025 Legal Outlook Survey Results Are In
by Jennifer Verta
Discover what Best Lawyers honorees see ahead for the legal industry.
Safe Drinking Water Is the Law, First Nations Tell Canada in $1.1B Class Action
by Gregory Sirico
Canada's argument that it has "no legal obligation" to provide First Nations with clean drinking water has sparked a major human rights debate.
New Mass. Child Custody Bills Could Transform US Family Law
by Gregory Sirico
How new shared-parenting child custody bills may reshape family law in the state and set a national precedent.
The Best Lawyers Network: Global Recognition with Long-term Value
by Jamilla Tabbara
Learn how Best Lawyers' peer-review process helps recognized lawyers attract more clients and referral opportunities.
Jefferson Fisher: The Secrets to Influential Legal Marketing
by Jennifer Verta
How lawyers can apply Jefferson Fisher’s communication and marketing strategies to build trust, attract clients and grow their practice.
Finding the Right Divorce Attorney
by Best Lawyers
Divorce proceedings are inherently a complex legal undertaking. Hiring the right divorce attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of any case.
The Future of Canadian Law. Insights from Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch Honorees
by Jennifer Verta
Emerging leaders in Canada share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Canadian law
New Texas Law Opens Door for Non-Lawyers to Practice
by Gregory Sirico
Texas is at a critical turning point in addressing longstanding legal challenges. Could licensing paralegals to provide legal services to low-income and rural communities close the justice gap?
