(Reuters) - Could hiring lawyers before they even enroll in law school be part of the next wave of law firm diversity efforts? Two Ohio firms are giving it a try, partnering with the University of Dayton School of Law to recruit J.D. students with a promise of tuition and living expenses, mentoring, and a full-time job once they graduate. Thompson Hine and Taft Stettinius & Hollister are the first two firms to sign on to Dayton’s Flyer Legal Promise Program, which builds on an undergraduate scholarship program for underserved students from local high schools. The law school and firms this year will select two students from that pool of undergraduates for full-ride scholarships to the J....
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The challenge of toxic workplace culture has been revealed in a new survey of lawyers. At a time of fierce competition for talent, the great majority of respondents to the international survey said they would avoid certain (unnamed) firms when seeking a new job because of the risk to their wellbeing and mental health. Some 340 of the 376 lawyers who took part in the survey, anonymously, said there were some firms they would never join, regardless of the pay on offer. In the past 12 months, just over a third of the respondents had actively considered leaving the legal profession or changing their specialism, according to RSGi, which carried out the survey for the Financial Times Innovative...
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Tenacious lawyer listed in Who’s Who Legal Bermudian lawyer Juliana Snelling has been included in a prestigious law directory for the fifth year in a row. Ms Snelling, partner and director of Canterbury Law on Victoria Street in Hamilton, is listed in Who’s Who Legal: Labour and Employment Benefits 2021. Publisher Tom Barnes wrote in a letter to Ms Snelling: “I would like to congratulate you on being nominated by your peers as one of the world’s leading practitioners in this field.” Ms Snelling was pleased to be included. “It is helpful to reinforce to our stakeholders that Canterbury Law ranks among the best employment law attorneys around the world in terms of the quality of work and...
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What Are Labor Lawyers? Labor lawyers practice employment law, and they can represent either employers or employees. They work with clients in industries that have labor unions, such as education or law enforcement. These lawyers are experts on union rules and regulations and how they apply to employers and union members. Labor lawyers frequently handle cases that deal with union creation, collective bargaining, and negotiations between unions and management. To resolve disputes, these attorneys may opt to file lawsuits or request out-of-court settlements. In other cases, they may sue the opposing party in court. When Do You Need a Labor Lawyer? Both employers and employees may need to...
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Job Introduction The BBC Employment Law Team has a vacancy for an employment lawyer, reporting to the Legal Director, Employment Law. The role would suit a specialist employment lawyer from a leading employment firm or in-house team. Whilst the BBC is open to considering applicants of any qualification, the role on offer would suit a lawyer with a minimum of six years' PQE. This is a permanent, London-based role. The Legal Division is based in London (the Employment Law Team is currently working mostly from home. The role is likely over time to move to a mixture of office and home working). The BBC’s employment lawyers are responsible for providing a high quality legal advisory service...
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The European Investment Fund (EIF), is seeking to recruit for its Institutional Affairs Division, at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a (Junior) Lawyer for EU Law and Corporate Matters Appointment will be made on the basis of a fixed term contract of three (3) years. The General Legal Affairs Unit is located in the Institutional Affairs Division and provides analysis and legal advice on matters relating to the legal needs of EIF, such as applicable EU laws and regulations, implementation of mandates, inter-institutional relations and the litigation procedures involving EIF. Together with other Lawyers in the team, the successful candidate will provide legal support to the other EIF...
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Michigan Harassment Attorney Victimized by Harassment on the Job? Contact Schwartz Law Firm The concept of harassment as an illegal practice in the workplace is largely misunderstood. Harassment on the job does not only refer to sexual harassment — the variety that gets the most press. Unlawful harassment may also take the form of intentionally bothering someone at work because of his or her race, gender, or some other identity factor. However, not all “harassment” is illegal. Racial, gender and religious harassment have not been as well-documented as sexual harassment, but each has its own statute. Sexual harassment has been defined in great detail both by legislation...
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As a top-ranked and highly respected team of employment lawyers acting for employers and employees in equal numbers, we bring a depth of experience and creativity to help you solve the problems that can arise at any stage of an employment relationship. Our team of employment solicitors stands out for their work with senior executives across a wide range of sectors including financial services, advertising, fashion, sport and charities. We are known for our tenacity; whether you are negotiating a golden handshake or a difficult exit, we commit to getting you the best deal in every case. We obtained the biggest whistleblowing settlement to date in the UK for an individual client. Recently we...
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We are committed to representing you and will do everything we can to ensure justice is served. Don't be intimidated by your employer's deep pockets - contact Wilshire Law Firm today to learn more. Which Laws Protect Los Angeles Employees? In 2020, California passed a series of laws to curb problematic employment practices and reduce inequality amongst workers. Some of the main takeaways from these new laws include: Labor protection laws that would force companies to reclassify hundreds of thousands of independent contractors as employees Job equality guidelines It is easier for first responders to receive workers’ compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder Ban discrimination based on...
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