Labor and Employment

“Bring Your Own Device” Programs Create a Nest Of Policy Issues

There is a new trend in the workplace: the bring your own device (BYOD) program. An employer permits employees to […]

Rewriting Employee Handbook Policies on Social Media

Employer policies that address employee behavior and communications, including via social media, are regulated by the National Labor Relations Board, […]

What Does Daca Mean for Employers?

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative is a temporary solution for undocumented immigrants 15 to 30 years old, […]

Your Company May Not Own its Social Media Accounts

As employees promote themselves as well as their companies on social networking platforms, some questions inevitably arise. If an employee […]

New Protections for 
Transgender Status

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has reversed its own precedent and extended the anti-discrimination protections of Title VII of the […]

Reducing Corporate Retiree Health Care Costs

The cost of post-retirement health benefits must be set forth in a company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. […]

Coordinated Witness Preparation for Employment Litigation

The defense of a labor and employment case that is headed toward trial is often based on the testimony of […]

Carrots, Not Sticks, to Fend Off Unions

New federal labor rules concerning unionization alter the current regime by limiting pre-election hearings to determining whether there is a […]

The NLRA Applies to Non-Union Businesses

Many people equate “labor” with unions, and they assume that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the National Labor […]

Accommodating Religion in the Workplace is a Balancing Act

Religious issues in the workplace often involve conflicting values and claims. Legally, both the federal Civil Rights Act and state […]

Daily Updates

Sign up for our free daily newsletter for the latest news and business legal developments.

Scroll to Top