Labor and Employment

Love Conquers All, Except Disparity In Workplace Power Dynamics

September 24, 2013

Companies need a clearly defined policy regarding personal relationships between colleagues, and when relationships that go against those policies are […]

How To Defuse Office Showdowns

September 23, 2013

Studies have found one-third of executives and employees argue with a co-worker at least once a month. For those witnessing […]

Why Interns Sue

September 20, 2013

An insurance coverage attorney looks at common denominators in these actions and advises…

NLRB GC Under Fire From Within

September 20, 2013

In two recent cases, the National Labor Relations Board general counsel received pointed rebukes from an administrative law judge. In […]

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

September 19, 2013

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

September 18, 2013

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

September 16, 2013

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

September 13, 2013

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

September 12, 2013

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”?

September 11, 2013

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

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