Labor and Employment

Some Question The Value Of An HR Department

Some companies are skeptical about the value of a human resources department, according to an article in the Wall Street […]

Northwestern Appeals NLRB Ruling That Athletes Can Unionize

Northwestern officially asked the National Labor Relations Board to overturn its March decision that Northwestern football players are employees, and […]

UPS Rehires Workers Fired Over 90 Minute Strike

Two weeks without pay will be the penalty paid by 250 UPS workers who walked off the job for 90 […]

Déjà vu All Over Again: Planning For New Hires In Light of The H-1B Visa Lottery

While efforts to expand the number of U.S. work visas available has stalled in Congress, employers would be wise to boom-era planning habits for H-1B hires. Some tips for getting the jump on the petition lottery.

Court: Regular Attendance Is an Essential Job Function

A Florida federal court recently provided guidance with respect to whether an employee’s regular, reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Protection against Business and Legal Risks from the iPhone 5s Security Vulnerabilities

A guide to protecting against security flaws in the iPhone 5, which could allow unauthorized access to employees’ trade secrets and other confidential information.

In Texas BigLaw, Women Lag In Promotions

In a study of the 40 biggest law firms in the state, Texas Lawbook found that over the last three […]

MLB Volunteers Not Employees Under FLSA, Court Rules

Volunteers who perform services for an “amusement or recreational establishment,” which operates for less than seven months of the year, […]

Don’t Dob Me In, Mate: A Social Media Policy in Australia Outrages A Union

In Australia, a new policy has been imposed on the staff of the government ‘s Department of Prime Minister and […]

Amazon To Pay Warehouse Workers To Quit

Employees at Amazon’s fulfillment center who aren’t satisfied with their jobs will be offered as much as $5,000 to quit, […]

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