Labor & Employment

DOMA Decision Will Impact Employee And Immigration Benefits

The Supreme Court last month struck down a section of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that said someone could […]

Use Arbitration to Protect Non-Competes

Employers have traditionally used choice-of-law or forum-selection clauses to secure a favorable venue in which to litigate validity and scope […]

EEOC Is Pursuing GINA Violations

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act casts a wider net than the word “genetic” might suggest…

Do Bosses Overestimate Their Support?

Those in charge tend to overestimate their ability to earn respect and lose the ability to…

The New Landscape of Harassment Claims

Within essentially the same categories of harassment, new work arrangements and technologies have radically changed the forms harassment can take. […]

Do Whistle Blowers From A Contract Firm Get SOX Protection?

The Supreme Court has has taken on a retaliation case that will address the question…

Some Labor Unions Are Balking At Obama Care

The effect on current plans is a major issue. The President’s claim that you can keep your current health care, […]

The Long Reach of the Affordable Care Act

Benefits, equal opportunity, ADA, and whistleblower/retaliation issues all could be implicated.

“Bring Your Own Device” Programs Create a Nest Of Policy Issues

There is a new trend in the workplace: the bring your own device (BYOD) program. An employer permits employees to […]

Rewriting Employee Handbook Policies on Social Media

Employer policies that address employee behavior and communications, including via social media, are regulated by the National Labor Relations Board, […]

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