Labor and Employment

EEOC Weighs In On “Integrity Tests” For Job Applicants

Tests designed to show whether a potential employee is trustworthy and honest can backfire if they inadvertently require an applicant […]

A Tip From The NHL Could Boost Office Morale

The National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins have a team-building practice many workplaces could consider: They’ve banned the word “rookie” to […]

How The UK Handles Bad Words At Work

The statutory definition is neat and straightforward: Under the Equality Act 2010, conduct is harassment if it’s unwanted and has […]

OSHA Whistleblowers Can Now File Online

The form is simple; violations can be alleged by checking a box. Previously, a complaint had to be filed in […]

On Second Thought, Supreme Court Won’t Take Up Union Case

The Supreme Court decided it erred when it agreed to hear a case involving so-called neutrality agreements between unions and […]

Law Firms Among Best Places For LGBT Employees

More law firms achieved a perfect score in a Human Rights Campaign “Corporate Equality Index” survey than in any other […]

Bipartisan Bill Would Mandate Hair Tests For Drivers

A bill that would allow employers to test the hair of truck drivers who are subject to Department of Transportation […]

Appeasing Labor Groups Key In American, U.S. Airways Merger

The support of the work force has been pivotal in finalizing the American Airlines and U.S. Airways merger, which will […]

Female Lawyers Leaving Private Practice, Rising In Corporate Law Ranks

More female lawyers are leaving law firms and moving up in the ranks of legal departments, at least in Canada, […]

Lesson In Bathroom-Breaks Case: Keep Notes

The employer – the U.S. Department of Commerce – claimed it had decided to terminate the employee before she went […]

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