Labor and Employment

Lawsuit Claims Apple Policies Violate Employee Privacy and Employment Rights

December 30, 2024

Learn more about how Apple faces an employee lawsuit alleging invasive surveillance policies, spying on workers’ personal iCloud accounts, and violating privacy and employment rights.

Federal Court Blocks Department of Labor 2024 Salary Threshold Rule

December 11, 2024

The Court’s ruling of the Department of Labor rule on salary thresholds leaves employers to reassess compliance with exemption classifications and pay practices.

Florida Appeals Court Clarifies the State’s Whistleblower Act

December 11, 2024

The Court explained that Florida’s Whistleblower Act requires proof of actual violations, not just reasonable belief, raising stakes for whistleblower claims.

Alabama Supreme Court Reverses Directed Verdict in Workplace Injury Case

November 29, 2024

Read how The Alabama Supreme Court revived the workplace injury case, ruling that the subcontractor’s cleanup negligence may have caused harm despite shared site duties.

National Labor Relations Board Targets Noncompete and Stay-or-Pay Agreements

November 20, 2024

Learn why the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has started mandating stricter rules on stay-or-pay agreements, signaling new risks for employers.

Supreme Court Reviewing Fair Labor Standards Act Exemption Standard

November 20, 2024

Read how the Supreme Court’s decision on the Fair Labor Standards Act exemption will significantly affect employers and could reduce employers’ litigation risk.

Texas Federal Court Ruling Declares OSHA’s Use of Administrative Law Judges Unconstitutional

November 11, 2024

Learn more about a Texas court ruling that challenges OSHA’s use of Administrative Law Judges, calling it unconstitutional and granting employers new leverage in compliance disputes.

California Supreme Court Rules on Deposition Limit in Arbitration Agreement

November 11, 2024

Read why strict, inflexible deposition limits in an arbitration agreement may be unenforceable if they prevent adequate discovery.

How to Conduct a Fair and Accurate Internal Investigation of Employee Complaints

October 25, 2024

Avoid the temptation to corner an employee into a Perry Mason-style “I did it” confession and learn the right way to conduct an internal investigation.

Office Holiday Parties Gone Awry Make For Good Stories, HR Headaches

October 23, 2024

Read some of the wildest stories to come out of office holiday parties and learn how to mitigate risks at your company.

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