Labor and Employment

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.

Employers Get Ready to Ring in the New Year with New California Laws For 2015

A brief overview of twelve of the most notable laws set to go into effect in 2015 affecting businesses in the Golden State, including leaves of absences, discrimination, and wage and hour issues.

Agencies Sleuths Looking For Code Words In Job Ads

A post from  Fox Rothschild attorneys reports that the New York City Commission on Human Rights is scrutinizing Craigslist, on […]

Driver Hits Uber With FCRA Class Action Claim

An driver with ride-sharing service Uber has filed a class action against the company, claiming he was instead fired because […]

Nail Guns Are Number Two

After ladders, nail guns are the second most dangerous piece of construction equipment, according to The Laborers’ Health and Safety […]

FCRA Compliance Moves up the To-Do List

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is the federal law that regulates the exchange of credit reports between credit bureaus […]

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