Labor and Employment

Litigation and costs around workplace harassment and discrimination are on the rise, and suitable training can mitigate the risk for employers and employees.

A plumber cannot ask to be paid for time spent traveling to different work locations, the Connecticut Supreme Court said in a recent decision, but an employee making work phone calls during a commute is on the clock.

If an employer makes discriminatory remarks without actually firing or demoting a person, an employee might be able to quit his job and then sue the employer for what is called a constructive discharge.

For California employers, counting on “first to file” to avoid an employee’s out-of-state non-compete agreement could be risky, given recent state court trends.

How does a multinational efficiently audit, assess, check or review its own ongoing compliance practices across HR operations overseas? Audit steps and a checklist.