Labor and Employment

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 […]

The Gig Economy Is Oversold – To Employers

Some myths about the so-called gig economy, including one that says it’s a great deal for employers…

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