Labor and Employment

Supreme Court Reviewing Fair Labor Standards Act Exemption Standard

Supreme Court Reviewing Fair Labor Standards Act Exemption Standard

Read how the Supreme Court’s decision on the Fair Labor Standards Act exemption will significantly affect employers and could reduce employers’ litigation risk.

Texas Federal Court Ruling Declares OSHA’s Use of Administrative Law Judges Unconstitutional

Texas Federal Court Ruling Declares OSHA’s Use of Administrative Law Judges Unconstitutional

Learn more about a Texas court ruling that challenges OSHA’s use of Administrative Law Judges, calling it unconstitutional and granting employers new leverage in compliance disputes.

California Supreme Court Rules On Deposition Limit In Arbitration Agreement

California Supreme Court Rules on Deposition Limit in Arbitration Agreement

Read why strict, inflexible deposition limits in an arbitration agreement may be unenforceable if they prevent adequate discovery.

How to Conduct a Fair and Accurate Internal Investigation of Employee Complaints

How to Conduct a Fair and Accurate Internal Investigation of Employee Complaints

Avoid the temptation to corner an employee into a Perry Mason-style “I did it” confession and learn the right way to conduct an internal investigation.

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Office Holiday Parties Gone Awry Make For Good Stories, HR Headaches

Read some of the wildest stories to come out of office holiday parties and learn how to mitigate risks at your company.

Add These DEI Objectives To Your Board’s Agenda To Avoid Reputational Risks

Add These DEI Objectives To Your Board’s Agenda To Avoid Reputational Risks

New regulations have been adopted concerning DEI disclosures. Read how to mitigate risks with these DEI Objectives for your board’s agenda.

Workplace Language Discrimination, Title VII Protections, and Compliance

Workplace Language Discrimination, Title VII Protections, and Compliance

Learn how Title VII protects against workplace language discrimination, the legal risks of English-only policies, and how employers can ensure compliance and avoid litigation.

EEOC Enforces Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

EEOC Enforces Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Discover how the EEOC is enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, with lawsuits highlighting employer obligations and the importance of reasonable accommodations.

Do Chief Compliance Officers Need Law Degrees?

Do Chief Compliance Officers Need Law Degrees?

The view that chief compliance officers need law degrees can overshadow the diverse skills and experiences that are critical for the role.

Court Rules Facebook Post Was Unlawful Retaliation Under the FLSA

Court Rules Facebook Post Was Unlawful Retaliation Under the FLSA

Learn why an employer’s social media posts- even true ones- can constitute unlawful retaliation against a former employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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