Labor and Employment

DOJ, EBay Reach Settlement In Hiring Antitrust Case

The Justice Department has reached a settlement with eBay Inc. that will prevent the company from entering into “handshake” non-hiring […]

Sixth Circuit Recognizes Telecommuting As Reasonable Workplace Attendance

In a first for the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, it has recognized telecommuting as a reasonable option for an […]

Memo To GCs: Social Media In The Latin American Workplace

Jurisdictions world-wide are wrestling with privacy issues arising from employee use of social media. In-country attorneys from law firms that […]

When Is An Internal Investigation Not Privileged?

Using company compliance personnel for an internal investigation could mean sacrificing the attorney-client privilege that would be allowed by using an outside law firm, according to a recent ruling from the D.C. Circuit Court.

The NLRB’s 2014 Initiatives

A memo from the NLRB’s general counsel highlight a few major issues the board is looking to focus on, which may mean dramatic changes are on the horizon for employers.

Homeland Security Targets Employers’ Immigration Compliance

Increasingly, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is analyzing Form I-9 compliance, fining nearly 10,000 employers a total of $31.2 million between 2009 and 2012, and pursuing criminal charges against hundreds of business owners or managers for scheming to avoid Form I-9 requirements.