Labor and Employment

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, […]

Ex-Employees Took Trade Secrets, AlixPartners Claims In Delaware Suit

Two former managing directors resigned, joined a competing firm and, according to allegations in a lawsuit filed by AlixPartners LLP […]

France Bans After-Work Emails For One Million Managers

A million workers in France will have to put down their Blackberrys and pick up a glass of Bordeaux, as […]

Narrow Is The Gate For Workplace Gossip Policies

What some employers might consider a benign attempt to protect against hurt feelings or just harmless institutional boosterism …

Providing Disaster or Hardship Assistance to Employees

The Victims of Terrorism Tax Relief Act of 2001 enables employers to fund relief programs through charitable organizations aimed at […]

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