Jackie Spivey’s Post

I'm proud to share that Constangy is a 2024 sponsor of the Women, Influence, and Power in Law Conference in Chicago, Illinois! Constangy partner Cara Crotty is also presenting on #DEI programs in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's Harvard decision. If you're attending, be sure you don't miss it! #WIPL

I'm excited to share that our San Diego team is growing! We’re welcoming Dorothy Black and Michelle Meek as partners, and Amanda Gianninoto as senior counsel. Their experience and insights will further enhance the exceptional service we provide to our clients. Welcome, Dorothy, Michelle, and Amanda! Find more details in the link below.

What should you do when a bad employee files a bogus claim to avoid discipline? Constangy partner Frank Shuster breaks down this scenario and why delaying disciplinary action is not always the right move. Read his insights at the link below.

The Fifth Circuit recently threw out the DOL's 2021 Final Rule on tip credits, giving employers some much-needed relief. My Constangy colleagues Jim Coleman and Jason Friedman dive into the ruling and what employers with tipped employees need to know at the link below. #EmploymentLaw #FLSA #TipCredit

The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) has undergone significant changes for the first time in 16 years! 🛡️ What does this mean for businesses dealing with biometric data? Check out the Constangy Cyber Team’s latest blog post to get up to speed on this important update—link below! #DataPrivacy #BIPA #CyberSecurity

Navigating DEI efforts can be complex, especially when it comes to legal compliance. Constangy partner Cara Crotty highlights 10 practical strategies to keep your DEI programs effective and compliant. Check out the link below to learn how you can strengthen your DEI initiatives. #DEI #WorkplaceCulture #HRCompliance

Curious about the misconceptions surrounding DEI? Constangy partner Cara Crotty uncovers five key tactics to dispel negative stereotypes, from clarifying that DEI isn’t about “reverse” discrimination to ensuring diversity goals are not mistaken for quotas. Read more at the link below! #DEI #WorkplaceCulture #HRCompliance

Los Angeles County's Fair Chance Ordinance is officially in effect, changing the game for employers handling criminal history checks in hiring. Whether you’re in #California or not, Constangy attorney Arcelia N. Magaña breaks down these new requirements and their broader implications in the link below! #FairChanceHiring #EmploymentLaw

With changing laws around marijuana and prescription drugs, managing substance use in the workplace has become increasingly complex. In part one of this two-part series, Constangy partner Robin E. Shea shares five key facts on handling alcohol, illegal drugs, and legal prescriptions at work. From random testing to #ADA accommodations, dive into the details through the link below.

Constangy Cyber Team member Melissa Sachs will be speaking at the inaugural Navigating Artificial Intelligence and Its Emerging Risks ExecuSummit on Sept. 10! If you're attending the conference, don't miss her presentation on #cybersecurity and #AI. Learn more at the link below.