HuntonAK employment partner, Chris Pardo was recognized by Boston Business Journal as a 2020 “40 Under 40” honoree. This list recognizes professionals in the Boston area “who are making a difference in their businesses and communities.” With more than 400 nominations, the recognized individuals were selected based on their career accomplishments, their drive to succeed, and their commitment to serving the community at large. Chris balances his practice with representation of Fortune 500 clients in…

Earlier this month, the NLRB General Counsel released a guidance memo urging the Board to apply the “more than ministerial aid” standard when evaluating whether an employer’s assistance in union organizing violates the National Labor Relations Act. An employer violates Section 8(a) of the NLRA when it provides impermissible support to a union attempting to organize unrepresented employees, and Section 8(b) when it provides impermissible support to employees seeking to decertify or withdraw from a…

California recently enacted Assembly Bill 1867, requiring all private employers with 500 or more employees to provide COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave for their California employees.  Employers must begin providing supplemental sick leave, under the new law, no later than September 19, 2020.  The law will remain in effect until the later of December 31, 2020 or expiration of any federal extension of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.…

Artificial intelligence is changing the way companies interact with their employees. HuntonAK’s new Labor and Employment Emerging Technology Practice is focused on helping companies navigate artificial intelligence, process automation and technological advancements that are impacting employers across all industries. Our team of Labor and Employment attorneys are well positioned to guide employers on the effects and influence of technology in areas of human resources, hiring, employee productivity, workplace safety and collective bargaining.…

Hunton Andrews Kurth is excited to announce the launch of Employee Benefits Academy, a monthly webinar series that provides training on all facets of employee benefits, including qualified retirement plans, health and welfare arrangements, fringe benefits, and more. Employee Benefits Academy is a supplement to our popular monthly Executive Compensation Webinar Series, which focuses on the multi-disciplinary subjects surrounding executive compensation. Free continuing education in the forms of CLE (certain states), CPE (TX), HRCI and…

HuntonAK employment partner, Susan Wiltsie was recognized by National Law Journal as a 2020 DC Trailblazer. The inaugural list of Washington DC Trailblazers is a special supplement created to spotlight professionals who have made significant impact on their practice. Susan’s practice dedication to OSHA compliance, workplace safety and pandemic response, along with her commitment to clients earned her the ranking as a Washington DC Trailblazer. Susan was listed along with Washington DC Firm partner Torsten…