Labor and Employment

U.S. Workers Leave Half Billion Vacation Days On The Table

December 17, 2013

According to Expedia.com’s Vacation Deprivation Study, U.S. workers left  about half a billion vacation days unused last year, Stockpiling – […]

Employer “Adverse Actions” After Credit Reports Are Garnering Lawsuits

December 16, 2013

Employers are advised to make sure they fully understand The Fair Credit Reporting Act before using any information that shows […]

Employer-Based Loans Gaining Popularity

December 16, 2013

Employer-based loan programs are on the rise, with payments back to the third-party “shadow” lending companies coming directly from worker […]

Amazon Workers In Germany Strike For Higher Pay

December 16, 2013

More than 1,100 Amazon employees in Germany, the internet giant’s second-largest market, went on strike this week over pay and […]

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 […]

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