Labor and Employment

Breaking Up is Hard to Do: How to Minimize Risk in Employee Termination

Learn how to pursue a risk-averse employee termination and avoid the usual pitfalls.

Eighth Circuit Says EFAA Claim Filed Before Its Enactment Still Applies

Learn about a landmark ruling confirming EFAA claim coverage even if it arose before the law’s enactment, setting a precedent for similar cases across the US.

Delaware Court Rules Non-compete Unenforceable

Third Circuit Title VII Ruling Extends the EEOC’s 90-Day Filing Period

Discover why this Title VII ruling, which found certain triggering events weren’t sufficient to start the 90-day filing period, is a warning to employers.

Michigan Supreme Court Reinstates Earned Sick Time Act, More Labor-Friendly Wage

Read more about the Michigan Supreme Court ruling reinstating the Earned Sick Time Act provisions applying to all employers and part-time and temporary workers.

Breaking Down the Judicial Split Over the FTC Noncompete Ban

Federal courts are divided over the FTC noncompete ban. Delve into the reasoning behind the two opposing decisions.

Supreme Court Rejects Retaliatory Standard For Firing A Whistleblower

CFPB Warns Against Potentially Illegal Confidentiality Agreements that Deter Whistleblowers

Delve into a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warning that illegal confidentiality agreements may deter whistleblowers, compromising protection efforts.

Texas Court Blocks FTC Ban On Noncompete Agreements

Find out about the impact on businesses after a TexRead about how a Texas court blocked the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements, giving employers the right to use them under state law. Learn more about the impact on your company.

Angry Employee Behavior May be Protected Conduct Under the NLRA

Learn how loud, insubordinate behavior by two or more employees could be deemed protected conduct under the NLRA if it relates to an unfair labor practice.