Labor & Employment

Employment Law Advice You Should Never Follow

“Never give in on unemployment,” “Discipline all employees involved in workplace accidents,” and other legal advice that could be a sign you need a new employment lawyer.

New California Employment Laws In 2015

Starting on January 1, unpaid interns in California will have the same protections against discrimination as paid employees. Attorneys from […]

Wages Will Go Up, Though Employers Don’t Know It Yet

The ratio of job openings to actual hiring is wider now than at any time since 2001, when those numbers […]

Staffing Firms Settle Racial Discrimination Claims With EEOC

New Koosharem and Real Time Staffing, two affiliates of staffing firm Select, chose to settle with the EEOC for $580,000 […]

Male-Dominated Tech Field A Hotbed Of Sexual Harassment Claims

A young, male-dominated startup scene may be partially responsible for the rash of sexual harassment claims that are hitting California’s […]

SCOTUS: Security Screening Not On The Clock

The Supreme Court has held that the time employees of an Amazon contractor had to stand in line waiting for […]

Preventing Trade Secrets Leaks Via Smartphone

The first step may just be to give the employee a company phone, suggest Fredrikson & Byron attorneys, writing on […]

Proactive Moves To Avoid Employee Harassment Suit

Employers should take a proactive stance against harassment, says Lurie Besik of Lapidus LLP. Have a sound company policy that […]

Additional Risk: Does Your Company Have Additional Insured Coverage for Claims by Contractors’ Employees?

Oil and gas companies in Pennsylvania may be sued by contractors in cases of blowout or catastrophic event causing injury or death, and insurance companies may deny coverage under the circumstances.

Five Legal Traps For The Wariest Employer

Even the most rule-abiding bosses could overlook these important details, including capturing time for non-exempt employees and being aware of protected concerted activity.

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