Erika C Collins

February 25, 2022 | New York Law Journal

In order to avoid the pitfalls associated with implementing a DE&I program, multi-national companies are advised to adopt a global mission but to implement this mission locally.

By Erika C. Collins and Caroline Guensberg

8 minute read

October 29, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Multinational employers are becoming aware of the benefits of having a neurodiverse workforce and are developing hiring and retention initiatives to support neurodiverse applicants and employees.

By Erika C. Collins and Ryan H. Hutzler

8 minute read

June 30, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Over the past several weeks, some local governments around the globe have begun slowly to initiate progressive measures to revise and even rescind COVID-19 emergency legislation, orders and lockdowns.

By Erika C. Collins and Ryan H. Hutzler

7 minute read

February 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Implementing a one-size-fits-all approach to global policies generally is shortsighted and a more nuanced approach is preferable.

By Erika C. Collins and Ryan H. Hutzler

7 minute read

July 10, 2018 | New York Law Journal

he #MeToo movement went viral on social media when, on Oct. 15, 2017, Alyssa Milano tweeted #MeToo. Her tweet encouraged women who have been sexually abused to post about their experiences on social media with #MeToo to demonstrate how prevalent sexual harassment is. By early November, #MeToo had been retweeted 23 million times from 85 countries.

By Erika C. Collins

1 minute read

August 31, 2009 | National Law Journal

As a result of the economic pressures challenging U.S. companies, directions to reduce head count and labor costs have spread globally and created tension between management and employees in many Asian countries, including the People's Republic of China, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan. In these countries, reducing head count due to fewer orders or lower profits is not the employer's unimpeded right based on business need. Rather, employers must address stringent statutory limitations on economic terminations.

By Erika C. Collins, K. Lesli Ligorner and Marjorie Culver

7 minute read

August 08, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In their International Employment column, Erika C. Collins and Michelle A. Gyves of Paul Hastings provide an overview of considerations for employers in rolling out "Bring Your Own Device" policies and compare the issues that can arise in several key jurisdictions around the globe with respect to such policies.

By Erika C. Collins and Michelle A. Gyves

10 minute read

October 24, 2011 | New York Law Journal

Erika C. Collins, a partner at Paul Hastings, discusses New York's proposed bill that would hold employers civilly liable for maintaining abusive work environments, workplace bullying laws in place in Sweden, the UK and France, and recommendations to multinational employers that are faced with complying with developing bullying laws.

By Erika C. Collins

12 minute read

September 01, 2009 | Law.com

Most companies headquartered in the United States face minimal restrictions when reducing employee head count. Employment flexibility, as dictated by business requirements, is a cornerstone of U.S. business. But that frame of mind often conflicts with the employment regimes in many Asian countries where at-will employment is not recognized or enforceable. Paul Hastings lawyers Erika Collins and K. Lesli Ligorner explore the tensions and legal implications of layoff strategies for U.S. companies in Asia.

By Erika C. Collins and K. Lesli Ligorner

7 minute read