Labor and Employment

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 – […]

Can A Facebook Status Update Violate A Non-Compete?

February 24, 2014

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

February 24, 2014

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.

Risqué Business: Controlling Employee Conduct Through Morality Clauses

February 24, 2014

A “morality clause,” a contractual provision that affords employers to set moral standards, ethical expectations, and consequences for conduct that the employer determines to be disreputable, is a growing trend in industries that place a premium on public image. Some best practices for including such a clause in employment agreements.

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