Center for WorkLife Law

Avēsis recognized as one of WorkLife’s 50 best places to work

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Avēsis , a leader in complete specialty benefits, has been named to the WorkLife 50 annual list, which sets out to recognize the best places to work based on efforts towards professional development, productivity, DE&I, and company culture.

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  • Avēsis , a leader in complete specialty benefits, has been named to the WorkLife 50 annual list, which sets out to recognize the best places to work based on efforts towards professional development, productivity, DE&I, and company culture.
  • “This honor reflects the dedication of the entire Avēsis team to improve daily and push past the status quo,” said Avēsis Chief Executive Officer Sean Slovenski.
  • We work hard and have fun—we celebrate our successes and learn from our failures,” said Avēsis Chief Human Resources Officer Allison Ellison.
  • We believe our culture is special, and it’s an honor to be recognized for that.”

Alight Expands Engagement Experience With Latest Release of Alight Worklife®

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT ), a leading cloud-based human capital and technology services provider, today announced the second major release of Alight Worklife , its employee experience platform, for 2023.

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  • Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT ), a leading cloud-based human capital and technology services provider, today announced the second major release of Alight Worklife , its employee experience platform, for 2023.
  • “Alight Worklife continues to serve as a powerful employee engagement and experience platform that is delivering compelling business outcomes for our clients,” said Josh Welch, SVP of Product at Alight.
  • “The latest release drives employee engagement further by delivering a great digital experience designed to connect employees to their wellbeing ecosystem, unlocking untapped value for both employees and employers.
  • Expanded platform ecosystem: This latest release brings a significant expansion in partner integrations and content libraries that enable Alight’s portal experience and AI-based Program Optimization solution on Alight Worklife.

Emtrain Announces Collaboration with Workplace Equity Pioneer Joan C. Williams and the Center for WorkLife Law to Launch Series of Online Lessons to Help Eliminate Bias

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Emtrain, an eLearning and analytics technology company that develops and measures respect and inclusion in the workplace, today announced a collaboration with Distinguished Professor of Law Joan Williams and the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California-San Francisco, a pioneer in workplace equity. Launching today are a series of online lessons to help organizations eliminate workplace bias. The microlessons and downloadable toolkits, are based on Joan Williams' Bias Interrupters, which have been proven to drive change in the workplace. 

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  • Launching today are a series of online lessons to help organizations eliminate workplace bias.
  • The microlessons and downloadable toolkits, are based on Joan Williams' Bias Interrupters, which have been proven to drive change in the workplace.
  • "It's an honor and privilege to collaborate with Joan Williams and her team at WorkLife Law.
  • To learn more about Bias Interrupters microlessons and Emtrain's broader suite of eLearning and Analytics, visit our website or contact [email protected] .

Breastfeeding Advocate to Share Insights on Communication Strategies at National Breastfeeding Conference in June

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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The session, themed “Raise Your Voice: Communication Strategies to Bolster Support for Breastfeeding,” will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 10.

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  • The session, themed “Raise Your Voice: Communication Strategies to Bolster Support for Breastfeeding,” will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 10.
  • This year marks the first time since the onset of Covid in 2019 that the event will be held as an in-person gathering.
  • “Breastfeeding is essential for maternal and child health,” Anderson said about the value of providing families with safe spaces in which to breastfeed.
  • “The goal is to normalize breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding so it becomes more a part of everyday life,” Anderson said.

Mamava Reports Category Growth, Fueled by The Need to Support Breastfeeding Parents and The Passage of The PUMP Act

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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The PUMP Act replaces section 7r of the FLSA—Break Time for Nursing Mothers—and now requires break time and a private (non-bathroom) workplace lactation space for all breastfeeding employees.

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  • The PUMP Act replaces section 7r of the FLSA—Break Time for Nursing Mothers—and now requires break time and a private (non-bathroom) workplace lactation space for all breastfeeding employees.
  • Mamava lactation pods are private, self-contained spaces with comfortable benches, shelving, and outlets for plugging in a breast pump.
  • Mamava’s product line includes two larger lactation pod models: the Mamava Original and the Mamava XL, designed for wheelchair access.
  • “The passage of the PUMP Act ensures that all breastfeeding parents have lactation accommodations at work.

Next Generation Spreadsheet Startup Equals Announces $16M Series A Led by Andreessen Horowitz

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Equals , whose mission is to replace Excel with its next generation spreadsheet, announced it has raised a $16 million Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz.

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  • Equals , whose mission is to replace Excel with its next generation spreadsheet, announced it has raised a $16 million Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz.
  • Equals will use the capital to build out its R&D team and open its platform to the masses with a freemium offering.
  • We built Equals out of a deep reverence for the spreadsheet, said Equals CEO and co-founder Bobby Pinero.
  • Obviously the ambition required to take on Excel is massive, and theres no better team than Equals to take this on.

Organizational Psychologist Adam Grant Headlines ATD 2023 Conference

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Adam Grant, organizational psychologist at Wharton, bestselling author of Think Again, and host of the podcast WorkLife, will open the ATD 2023 International Conference & EXPO in San Diego, California, on May 22, 2023.

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  • The Association for Talent Development will host its 2023 International Conference and EXPO May 21-24 in San Diego, California.
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Adam Grant, organizational psychologist at Wharton, bestselling author of Think Again, and host of the podcast WorkLife, will open the ATD 2023 International Conference & EXPO in San Diego, California, on May 22, 2023.
  • As an organizational psychologist, Grant is a leading expert on how we can find motivation and meaning, rethink assumptions, and live more generous and creative lives.
  • The ATD International Conference & EXPO is the largest and best attended event for the talent development profession.

National Civil Rights Firm Sanford Heisler Sharp Opens Silicon Valley Office

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Long a top-rated law firm in the Bay Area, Sanford Heisler is the first exclusively plaintiff-side law firm with a focus on civil rights, social justice, and employment litigation in Silicon Valley.

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  • Long a top-rated law firm in the Bay Area, Sanford Heisler is the first exclusively plaintiff-side law firm with a focus on civil rights, social justice, and employment litigation in Silicon Valley.
  • Sanford Heisler Sharp is a public interest and civil rights law firm with offices in New York, Washington, DC, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Atlanta, Baltimore, Nashville, and San Diego.
  • In 2022, The National Law Journal named Sanford Heisler Sharp Civil Rights Firm of the Year, and it recognized the firm in 2021 as both the Employment Rights Firm of the Year and the Human Rights Firm of the Year.
  • For the latest news about Sanford Heisler Sharp, visit the firms newsroom or follow the firm on Facebook , LinkedIn , or Twitter .

Alight Announces Second Major Release to Alight Worklife®

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading cloud-based provider of integrated digital human capital and business solutions, today announced the latest release of Alight Worklife, its employee experience platform.

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  • Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading cloud-based provider of integrated digital human capital and business solutions, today announced the latest release of Alight Worklife, its employee experience platform.
  • This is the second major release in 2022 for Alight Worklife aimed at helping employees make better health and financial decisions using AI to engage people in the moments that matter.
  • Building on momentum from the first major Alight Worklife release earlier in 2022, the Alight Mobile app currently boasts a 4.8 mobile app rating on the Apple App Store.
  • Expanded content flexibility: Employers now can further amplify their brand and purpose throughout Alight Worklife with expanded color, images and content configurability capabilities.

Research from Emtrain and Center for WorkLife Law Finds Links Between Bias, Respect, and Harassment in the Workplace

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emtrain, which provides eLearning and analytics that measure the impact of social dynamics in the workplace, today released a research report which links respect, bias, and incidences of sexual harassment in the workplace. The report also provides insight into how addressing these issues holistically can help companies win the war for talent during the Great Resignation. This research report was done in partnership with the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California-Hastings, a pioneer in workplace equity.

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  • This research report was done in partnership with the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California-Hastings, a pioneer in workplace equity.
  • Emtrain and the Center for WorkLife Law have become the first to link reports of respect, inclusion, bias, and sexual harassment in the workplace.
  • The research found that employees whose workplace experience showed bias and a lack of respect and inclusion were more likely to report incidents of harassment.
  • "The takeaway message here is clear," said Joan C. Williams, Director of the Center for WorkLife Law.