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February 1, 2025
Sweeping Executive Orders by President Trump Change Workplace Discrimination Rules for Federal Employees & Contractors, But Have No Immediate Impact on Private Sector Employees
Donald Trump began his second term as President, issuing a number of sweeping Executive Orders, two of which dramatically change....
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January 2, 2025
Debra Schwartz Now A SHRM Certified Workplace Investigation Specialist
Schwartz Rollins is pleased to announce that Debra Schwartz is now certified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)...
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October 22, 2024
DOL Targets Employment Contract Provisions It Claims Undermine Worker Rights
Most employers, including small to mid-sized employers, use some type of contract ....
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October 16, 2024
Let The Elections Begin: Some Reminders For Employers
With the arrival of early in-person voting in many states, including Georgia ....
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September 15, 2024
5th Circuit Upholds DOL’S Right To Set Salary Floors For Overtime Exemptions
The federal 5th Circuit Court of Appels has ruled that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has the power ....
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August 21, 2024
The FTC’s Ban On Non-Compete Agreements Is Set Aside Nationwide
The FTC’s ban on non-compete agreements set to go into effect on September 4th was struck down....
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August 15, 2024
Although Workplace Bullying May Not Violate The Law, Employers Should Take Proactive Measures To Foster A Supportive And Respectful Environment
Nearly 80 million workers have been affected by workplace bullying, with 30% of this number actually experiencing ....
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July 1, 2024
Federal Administrative Agencies No Longer to Receive Deference from the Courts
In a move that will have a major impact on workplace regulations for years to come, the U.S. Supreme Court ....
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May 2, 2024
New EEOC Workplace Harassment Guidance Provides Long-Overdue Assistance to Employers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) this week adopted final regulations aimed at bolstering protections...
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April 22, 2024
EEOC Issues Final Regulations On The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) this week adopted final regulations aimed at bolstering protections...
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April 3, 2024
Defining the Relationship: The Labor & Employment Mentorship Academy Can Help
Jay Rollins partnered with Missy Torgerson to co-author an article in the February 2024 edition of the Georgia Bar Journal ...
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March 26, 2024
Two New Laws Provide Expanded Rights to Pregnant, Postpartum and Pumping Women
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is a perfect time to update you about two new...
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September 1, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in HR Tools and Potential Pitfalls
As artificial intelligence (AI) sweeps the nation and the imagination of the public, everyone seems to be trying to figure ...
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August 23, 2023
New EEOC Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and Violations of the ADA
Adjusting existing legal guidelines to the new era of AI technology, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ...
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August 11, 2023
You May Need To Update Your Employee Non-Recruitment Covenants
Last month we posted regarding the use of employee non-solicitation provisions by employers in Georgia; this is a ...
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August 8, 2023
DHS Has Instituted A New Form I-9 And Modernized The Employment Verification Process
Federal immigration officials just made critical changes to modernize the I-9 employment verification process ...
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July 6, 2023
Supreme Court Clarifies Standard For Religious Accommodations
The Supreme Court issued a decision on June 28, 2023 clarifying the standard to be used by employers when workers ...
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July 5, 2023
Recent Georgia Court Decision Potentially Invalidates Most Employee Non-Solicitation Covenants
As the importance of retaining talent has risen to the highest level in the current tight labor market, covenants ...
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June 29, 2023
Pregnant and Nursing Workers Gain Critical Protections
On June 21, 2023, two laws took effect that expand protections for pregnant and breastfeeding employees in all industries ...
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December 1, 2022
Speak Out Act
A new law, known as the Speak Out Act, passed Congress with bipartisan support and is expected to be quickly signed into ...
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September 14, 2022
Lawdragon 500 Recognizes Schwartz Rollins As Top 2022 Plaintiffs’ Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers
As we all try to survive in the shadow of the global pandemic and an increasingly troubled economy, Debra Schwartz and Jay Rollins ...
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September 9, 2022
How to Meet the Quiet Quitters Movement Head On
The latest practice by Millennials and Gen Z workers has been dubbed “quiet quitting,” although it has nothing to do with ...
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November 18, 2021
Article by Attorney Jay Rollins Featured in Georgia Bar Journal – October 2021
Labor & Employment Law Section's Mentorship Academy is entering its fifth year and is stronger than ever. Check out the ...
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November 16, 2021
Schwartz Rollins Attorneys Recognized by Lawdragon 500 for Second Year
For the second year in a row, Schwartz Rollins Partners, Debra Schwartz and Jay Rollins, have been named to the Lawdragon 500 ...
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June 21, 2021
EEOC Provides New Resources On Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Rights in the Workplace
In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month and marking the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Bostock v. Clayton County ...
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June 18, 2019
Attorney Jay Rollins Receives 2019 Inspiration Award
In 2018, the Health Law Section created a new Mentorship Program based on the exemplary program that Schwartz Rollins ...
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February 19, 2019
Super Lawyers Magazine features Debra Schwartz’ Fight for Employment Rights
Debra Schwartz was featured in an article on Super Lawyers, highlighting her career and how she started fighting ...
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January 7, 2019
What Discrimination Plaintiffs Can Expect At Mediation
It is estimated that around 98% of all civil cases settle before trial. There are many factors that lead ...
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December 5, 2018
Rollins Receives The 2018 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
Marquis Lifetime achievement award. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes less that 5% of Marquis Who's Who ...
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June 14, 2018
Rollins to Receive One of Fulton Daily Report’s Georgia Legal Awards
Schwartz Rollins’ Partner, Jay Rollins, has been chosen as one of Georgia's 2018 Best Mentors by ALM and the ...
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