Labor and Employment

Staffing Firms Settle Racial Discrimination Claims With EEOC

December 12, 2014

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

December 11, 2014

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

December 11, 2014

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

December 10, 2014

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

December 9, 2014

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?

December 8, 2014

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

December 8, 2014

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

December 8, 2014

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

December 8, 2014

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

December 8, 2014

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

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