Labor and Employment

Overtime Pay For Attorneys

March 3, 2014

In a comment on lawsuits filed by attorneys who claim they were not performing “attorney” work and are therefore entitled […]

Patenting Headache When Employee-Inventor Leaves

February 28, 2014

Companies need to monitor the movement of inventors in and out of their institutions…

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

February 28, 2014

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

February 27, 2014

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

February 26, 2014

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

February 25, 2014

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

February 24, 2014

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

February 24, 2014

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

February 24, 2014

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

February 24, 2014

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

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