Labor and Employment

Unions Fear SCOTUS Again

Last year, public sector unions were given a reprieve when the Supreme Court deadlocked on a major case that would […]

Law Firms Follow NFL’s Lead To Diversify

In a rule meant to echo the National Football League’s “Rooney Rule” – which requires at least one minority be […]

Legalized Weed Is Still Dangerous

Pressure at the state/federal marijuana law fault line continues to build. Marijuana remains illegal under federal law, as a Schedule […]

Uber Fires 20 Over Internal Investigation

This week ride-sharing giant Uber announced it has fired 20 employees following allegations of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. The […]

Worker Protections Rolling Back Under Trump

Under President Donald Trump, federal occupational safety rules are being altered or rolled back. With the successor to David Michaels […]

CA Ban On Non-Competes Has Exceptions

California is widely cited as the prime example of a jurisdiction where, for better or for worse, non-compete agreements are […]

Walmart Accused Of Punishing Sick Employees

A workers’ advocacy group has accused Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and […]

12-Year High For Employee Drug Tests

A study found an uptick in the percentage of positive urine drug tests among workers in 2016, when it hit […]

Black Attorneys Left Out Of BigLaw Gains

Though BigLaw firms became more diverse overall in 2016, African-American lawyers were not among those who benefited. The number of […]

Improve Compliance Programs to Avoid Government Investigations

Government investigations by enforcement or regulatory authorities cost companies millions in legal fees and settlements and can become a major […]

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