Labor and Employment

Why To Avoid “WeChat” When Managing Chinese Employees

It’s the most widely used messaging and social media app in China, and its many users now include employees and […]

In The Workplace, “Active Shooter” 18 Times More Likely Than A Fire

It’s well known that active-shooter events have become more common in the United States. What’s less well known is that […]

In Many States, Minimum Wage Is Going Up

A breakdown on states impacted by new minimum wage requirements for 2019. The highest is in the District of Columbia ($13.25 per hour), followed by Massachusetts and Washington at $12 per hour.

Cyber Breach Most Feared Company Crisis, Ahead Of Sexual Harassment & Violence

The type of incident most commonly addressed by company crisis management plans is a cyber breach, according to a survey […]

How a No-Rehire Agreement Unraveled

Settlement agreements with employees often contain a “no-rehire” clause, stating that the employee waives the right to any future employment […]

#MeToo and Federal Law: Will the Courts Ever Catch Up?

Despite #MeToo’s global impact, the current state of American law is clearly at odds with the cultural changes #MeToo advocates. […]

The Right to Disconnect

Since January 2017, companies in France have been under the legal obligation to comply with the “right to disconnect,” according […]

Cybersecurity Risk With Seasonal Workers

For many businesses, this is the season for rapid short-term hiring. There are risks that come with a hiring surge, […]

Protecting Investments In IP And People

Companies are advised to pay attention to recent DOJ Antitrust Division initiatives to go after anti-poaching pacts between companies, including […]

Employees’s Unintended Cyber-Breach Is An Underrated Threat

The threat of the rogue employee or the vengeful former-employee is a frequent subject of cybersecurity alerts, and it’s a […]

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