Friedman: Abramson Dismissal a ‘Teachable Moment’ for Companies
May 27, 2014 (Mimesis Law) — Gary Friedman, partner in Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP’s National Employment Litigation group, talks with Lee Pacchia about the recent firing of New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson. The dismissal generated controversy when it was reported that Abramson was fired after an equal pay dispute with the owners and management of the New York Times. Friedman discusses the some of the ways companies can negotiate compensation issues without running afoul of labor and employment laws.