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California DOL Becoming US DOL? Migrant Child Labor/NLRB and Severance Agreements

Julie Su Nominated to become Secretary of Labor As US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh ends his tenure to become Executive Director of the National Hockey League Players Association, President Biden nominated Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su to succeed him.  Her…

Diversity or Divisiveness?

Employer focus on DEI, however well intentioned, may have a detrimental effect on the workforce if not handled properly.  While many employers promote DEI as “the right thing to do,” it’s essential for DEI success and acceptance that the right…

Celebration of Black History Month: Shuttlesworth v. City of Birmingham

While Black History Month is a time for celebration, it is also a time to reflect on the history that formed the landscape of Birmingham, and ultimately our nation. One small glimpse of that history lies with the landmark decision…

Managing Long Covid in the Workplace

Mandatory work from home, strict social distancing, daily temperature checks – all seem like employment issues from a lifetime ago as we enter yet another phase of managing COVID-19 in the workplace.  The primary issue now?  Managing the effects of…

Effective Supervisor 2023

Our In-Person Effective Supervisor Programs Are Back! We are pleased to resume our popular in person Effective Supervisor® training sessions in Huntsville, Decatur, Birmingham, and Montgomery. Our Effective Supervisor® presentations are prepared especially for front-line supervisors and managers, as well as HR professionals and…

Richard Lehr to Provide NLRB and EEOC Legal Update at Manufacture Alabama Committee Meeting

Legal and Labor Update at Manufacture Alabama on February 9th Lehr Middlebrooks partner Richard Lehr will present a legal and labor update at the Manufacture Alabama Human Resources & Workforce Development Committee Meeting on February 9, 2023. Richard will cover…