Labor and Employment

Staples Threatens To Fire Part-Timers Who Exceed Hours Limit

Employees of Staples say the company has been vigilant in keeping hours down, hoping to avoid an Affordable Care Act […]

Did Retailer Sax Back Down In Transgender Case?

In the latest twist in a case in the Southern District of Texas, defendant Sax & Company has withdrawn its […]

Aetna’s Voluntary Minimum Wage Hike “Sparks New Conversations”

A policy decision by Aetna is receiving a lot of public attention, including an article in The New Yorker, and […]

Martial Arts And Zealous Advocacy

How far is too far when it comes to “zealous advocacy?” Jathan Janove, author and employment lawyer at Ogletree Deakins, […]

Texting And Using Personal Devices For Business

Using personal devices for business creates an indelible record, for better or worse. Should your company officially authorize the practice, […]

FCRA Compliance Moves Up The To-do List

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is best known as the law regulating exchange of credit reports between credit bureaus […]

SCOTUS Overrules Sixth Circuit In Benefits Vesting Case

The issue in M&G Polymers USA, LLC v. Tackett was whether courts “must apply ordinary rules of contract interpretation when […]

Worker-Friendly Independent Contractor Test For NJ

The New Jersey Supreme Court has made it harder for an employer to claim  independent contractor as opposed to employee […]

Protecting Trade Secrets When You Have Telecommuting Employees

One  road to the exposure of trade secrets leads right through the home office. Addressing that problem is a challenge, […]

Must Employees Be Paid During Snowmageddon Shutdown?

With a massive snow storm set to hit New York and New England, the Duane Morris Institute issues a reminder […]

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