Labor and Employment

Failing To Inform Worker With Cancer Of Other Jobs May Be “Constructive Discharge,” Judge Says

A worker diagnosed with cancer who resigned after being told her employer had no “easier” jobs she could perform got […]

Lady Gaga Assistant’s Pay Claim Will Go To Jury

A federal judge will allow a jury to weigh in on a case pitting Lady Gaga against a former personal […]

Social Media Harassment Policies Tricky But Necessary

Employers have a difficult line to walk in handling social media harassment cases: They need to reduce their potential liability, […]

Employers Face Gun Rights In The Workplace

With more than 20 states instituting so-called “bring your gun to work” laws – and several more considering it – […]

Mass. Governor Supports Eliminating Non-Competes

Massachusetts may be poised to follow California in eliminating non-compete agreements, at least if Gov. Deval Patrick (D) has his […]

Is Funeral Leave “Religious”?

An appeals court says that requesting funeral leave – in this case involving a trip abroad to a traditional funeral […]

Employee Social Media Pages Protected Under SCA

A New Jersey federal court determined that employers would be in violation of the Stored Communications Act if they accessed […]

Google Glass Raises New Version Of Some Old Questions

Movie theaters, casinos, lawmakers and lawyers all have their hands full anticipating new and complex issues sure to arise if […]

CA Court Finds Employee in Hijab Brings No ‘Undue Harm’ To Abercrombie

That a hijab does not fit Abercrombie & Fitch’s “look policy” is not sufficient grounds to dismiss an employee who […]

No Extra Healthcare Benefits For Executives (IRS Regs Pending)

The IRS is working on regulations that will implement the Affordable Care Act’s nondiscrimination provision,which says that highly compensated employees […]

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