Labor and Employment

EEOC Weighs In On “Integrity Tests” For Job Applicants

December 16, 2013

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

December 16, 2013

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

December 16, 2013

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

December 13, 2013

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

December 11, 2013

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

December 11, 2013

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

December 10, 2013

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

December 10, 2013

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

December 9, 2013

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

December 9, 2013

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

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