Labor and Employment

Texting and Using Personal Devices for Business

Employee use of personal electronic devices to communicate, and generate what it may be argued are business records, raises interesting […]

Beating a Non-Compete Disguised as a Non-Solicit

Even in areas where California is decidedly pro-employer, such as limiting the enforcement of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, the result […]

Encryption and Securing BYO Devices at the Heart of Massachusetts AG $100,000 Settlement

The Massachusetts Attorney General has reached a $100,000 settlement with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center surrounding a 2012 data breach in which a physician’s unencrypted personal laptop containing patient and employee information was stolen from BIDMC’s grounds.

Implement A NLRB- Blessed Social Media Policy

Examples of conduct that is in violation of the NLRB’s social media policies, for personally-owned mobile devices, posts that can be construed as threats of violence, and jokes that could be misinterpreted.

Court Enforces Five-Year Noncompete Agreement in Connection With Sale of Business

A recent decision by a San Antonio federal court reminds employers that Texas law provides broader protection and enforcement of noncompete agreements when created in the context of a purchase and sale of a business.

SCOTUS Takes On Pregnancy Discrimination Case

After Peggy Young became pregnant, her doctor said she could no longer lift heavy packages. Her employer, UPS, put her […]

Ten Top Employer Takeaways From Obama Immigration Speech

In his recent immigration speech, President Obama said he would use executive authority to take actions that would allow up […]

Netflix Sues Former Exec For Fraud

Streaming giant Netflix has filed a lawsuit against a former vice president, claiming fraud and breach of his fiduciary duties. […]

When Does A Water Cooler Discussion Become NSFW?

When does a conversation with a coworker about current events turn into a violation of company sexual harassment policy and […]

OSHA: Retailers Must Prepare For Black Friday Crowd Control

Ahead of Black Friday and the holiday shopping season, OSHA has sent a letter to major retailers reminding them of […]

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