EEOC issues updated enforcement guideline regarding pregnancy discrimination
On July 14, 2014, the EEOC issued an updated Enforcement Guideline (“Guideline”) on Pregnancy Discrimination. This is the first significant update since 1983.
On July 14, 2014, the EEOC issued an updated Enforcement Guideline (“Guideline”) on Pregnancy Discrimination. This is the first significant update since 1983.
Today, the U. S. Supreme Court released its opinion in the National Labor Relations Board v. Noel Canning, No. 12-1281 (June 26, 2014), matter. The case involved that the constitutionality of the president’s recess appointments. Specifically, Whether the president properly exercised his authoirty to make appointments to the National Labor Relations Board “during the Recess of the Senate, which shall expire at the end of their next session.”
June 18, 2014: Rob Hudson has been named one of 2014’s Top Lawyers in Personal Injury by Corporate Counsel, The American Lawyer Magazine and the National Law Journal.
Mr. Hudson has earned this designation from a leading industry media source for legal, business, and government issues relating to corporations and in house counsel. The Top Lawyer designation is established by using the Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings system. Fellow bar members rank candidates on a rating system consisting of five components: Legal Knowledge, Analytical Capabilities, Judgment, Communication Ability, and Legal Experience.
May 22, 2014: Alexis Calleja was honored today by the Women’s Committee of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Miami for her work as the Chairperson for the Women’s Committee’s “Jazz at Joe’s” fundraiser – one of the most successful events of the 2014 fundraising season. Ms. Calleja is a tireless contributor to various civic and charitable organizations in the South Florida area.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Miami serves thousands of children in South Florida by providing mentorship and scholarships to children. Volunteers work with Little Brothers/Little Sisters in communities and schools, provide exposure to career opportunities and provide college scholarships.
April 8, 2014: Today marks Hudson & Calleja’s third year anniversary. Founded by partners Rob Hudson and Alexis Calleja in 2011, Hudson & Calleja, LLC, continues to grow while adhering to its founding philosophy of delivering personalized, high quality, and effective legal support to clients.
As Hudson & Calleja continues to build its practice, it maintains its adherence to this model, and provides consistent and excellent service to a growing list of esteemed and satisfied clients.
March 24, 2014: For the second consecutive year, Rob Hudson has been named
a 2014 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor and Employment by The American Lawyer, The
National Law Journal and Corporate Counsel Magazine.
He also earned the distinction in Litigation and Personal Injury, showing that Florida’s legal community recognizes his efforts to consistently deliver the most effective service to his clients.
March 12, 2014: Alexis Calleja has been selected to the 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list, an honor bestowed to less than 5% of attorneys in Florida. The process requires peer nomination and professional evaluation, reflecting the high standing Ms. Calleja and Hudson & Calleja hold in the legal community.
The Super Lawyers list is used as a reference in law schools and law offices, and is published as a supplement to The Wall Street Journal, The Miami Herald and in Super Lawyers Magazine. It serves as a definitive source of “who’s who” in specialization fields within the legal industry. The selection process is accomplished through statewide surveys of attorneys, peer reviews, and independent research within specific areas of practice.
March 6, 2014: Rob Hudson was named a 2014 Top Rated Lawyer in Litigation
by The American Lawyer, The National Law Journal and Corporate Counsel Magazine. Mr. Hudson was also recognized as a 2014 Top Rated Lawyer in Personal Injury and Labor and Employment.
The American Lawyer, The National Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel Magazine have wide distribution in both legal and corporate circles. The process for award designees involves a rigorous ranking system that includes a thorough peer review process. Only candidates with the highest ethical standards as acknowledged by fellow legal professionals are considered for this prestigious award.
March 3, 2014: Rob Hudson has been honored by his peers in the legal community by being selected as one of Florida’s ‘Legal Elite’ by Florida Trend magazine for the third consecutive year.
Mr. Hudson’s continued presence on Florida Trend’s Legal Elite list reflects a culture of excellence at Hudson & Calleja recognized by a well-respected community of peers. Florida Trend magazine compiles its prestigious list by peer nomination and voting as well as taking into consideration the attorney’s history and track record.
February 10, 2014: Rob Hudson was invited to speak on the Family and Medical Leave Act and Americans with Disabilities Act at the Employment Law “Beyond the Basics” seminar in West Palm Beach on August 5, 2014.
Mr. Hudson continues to share his knowledge on this topic by partnering with Sterling Education Services in order to provide valuable information to fellow attorneys and other professionals in management and human resource roles.