Labor and Employment

Super-Secure “Blackphone” May Be First In Wave Of BYOD-Friendly Phones

With BYOD concerns for employers on the rise, the race is on for mobile software developers to tap the emerging […]

GC Memo Tips Employers Off On NLRB Priorities

A memo issued by National Labor Relations Board GC, Richard F. Griffin this week gives employers important insight as to […]

Whistleblower Needs GC’s Permission

KBR, formerly owned by Halliburton, requires employees to sign a confidentiality statement that appears to be in violation of the […]

Baseball Minor Leaguers Mount Employment Lawsuit

Three former minor league players, seeking class action status, are alleging violation of state and federal labor laws.

Can’t Shake Hands With Women And Other Employment Dilemmas

The employment pool at every level  is becoming more diverse and multicultural, sometimes leading to a collision not only of […]

Workaholic Americans Could Be Costing Nation $160 Billion

If American workers used all their vacation time, the national economy would gain $160 billion, send the government $21 billion […]

San Francisco Enacts Ban The Box Law For Some Private Employers

San Francisco has followed Seattle and Buffalo’s lead, enacting a Ban the Box law that applies to private employers. The […]

Employee Fired, Denied Unemployment After Using Forklift On Vending Machine

Determined to jar loose the 90-cent Twix bar that he fed his workplace’s vending machine a dollar bill for – […]

Can A Facebook Status Update Violate A Non-Compete?

If departing employees update their social media followers – including clients – about a new job, does that violate non-compete […]

2, 4, 6, 8…NFL Cheerleaders Not “Rah Rah-ing” About Pay Rate

Major league sports teams are under fire with wage and hour class-action lawsuits: two NFL teams’ cheer squads are suing for hours violations and MLB interns are claiming minimum wage violations.

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