Posts by Bonnie
The Workforce Mobility Act of 2023
Introduction The landscape of employment law is ever-evolving. Some legislative proposals threaten to erode workplace equity, but others reflect a broader societal recognition of workplace rights and fairness. A notable example of the latter: the recently reintroduced Workforce Mobility Act of 2023 (the “Act”). The Act is a bipartisan legislative endeavor aimed at reducing the…
Read MoreThe “Black Women-Owned Business Grants” complaint
Certain media have been amplifying the recently-filed case American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Fearless Fund Management LLC. Read the Complaint here. Who is the plaintiff? Here, the complaint speaks pretty well for itself: “Plaintiff, American Alliance for Equal Rights, is a nationwide membership organization dedicated to challenging distinctions and preferences made on the basis of race…
Read MoreGet Versed: Severance Agreements
As layoffs impact many employers this spring, navigating separation documents has become an essential topic. Whether you are drafting a severance agreement or asked to sign one, you will want to understand the fundamentals, nuances, and recent developments like the National Labor Relations Board’s decision in MacLaren Macomb. Compensation / Benefits Severance pay provides financial…
Read MoreFederal court stymies “Stop WOKE;” DEI-forward employers, do not let these laws faze you
The inevitable has come to pass: The “Stop WOKE” Act’s provisions limiting employer trainings are subject to preliminary injunction under an August 18 federal court ruling, giving Florida employers at least a temporary reprieve from the ongoing legal battle surrounding diversity-and-inclusion training efforts. DEI-forward employers must channel vigilance and resilience for the long haul —…
Read MoreGood DEI is worth the risk, assuming timely engagement with legal counsel
The difference between bad DEI and good DEI often hinges on the timing and quality of legal counsel’s involvement in the conversation, according to a Harvard Business Review article co-authored by Verse Legal Attorney and Founder Bonnie Levine. If they are willing to involve legal counsel in open conversations from the get-go, companies can pursue…
Read MoreInternational Employment Lawyer features Bonnie Levine among 2022 Women Leaders
The International Employment Lawyer (IEL) selected Verse Legal’s Bonnie Levine among its 2022 women leaders in a survey published June 15. IEL is an independent publication focused on cross-border employment topics. Its Women Leaders survey asked Bonnie and others from around the globe questions on a designated specialty practice area, in Bonnie’s case, investigations. “Many…
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