Labor and Employment

U of Iowa Sued Over Alleged Racism In Football Program

November 23, 2020

In October, an attorney representing eight former University of Iowa football players demanded a $20 million payout for the plaintiffs […]

Former Abbott Labs VP Took Covid Trade Secrets, Company Alleges

November 13, 2020

In a lawsuit filed in the Northern District of Illinois, Abbott Laboratories has accused a former VP of “absconding to […]

No Privilege For Lawyer Doubling As HR Chief

November 6, 2020

An in-house attorney moved through company ranks to become Director of Human Resources. However, she continued to provide legal advice […]

Remote Work, Employee Well-Being and COVID-19

November 3, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for fundamental workplace change globally; but at least in the area of remote […]

Is Internet Gaming Addictive?

October 21, 2020

Although gaming disorder was defined as an addiction by the World Health Organization in 2018, and that designation has been […]

Why Employers Are Vulnerable To “Take-Home” Covid Lawsuits

October 14, 2020

It’s a growing litigation niche that could generate billions in liabilities, following a pattern that became familiar in asbestos litigation. These cases allege company liability “even though the plaintiff…

Expect Pandemic-Related Addiction Among Employees

October 4, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is dominating the news, but the current addiction epidemic is critical as well. In fact, the two […]

“Disturbing Images”: A Beleaguered Content Moderator Sues YouTube

September 28, 2020

The same lawyer who won a $52 million settlement earlier this year for a Facebook employee is representing a woman […]

Tesla Wins In Ruling Vs Ex-Employee

September 23, 2020

In the latest turn in a protracted legal battle, a federal judge dismissed a defamation claim by a former Tesla employee, while allowing the company’s trade secrets case…

Elevator Repairmen Allege Years Of Blatant Racism On The Job

September 17, 2020

It’s inherently dangerous work, but when it also includes confronting things like “noose” graffiti, the n-word scrawled playfully backwards, racist […]

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