Labor and Employment

Tech Firm’s Gov’t Contracts At Risk Over Alleged Discrimination

In a lawsuit, the Department of Labor claims that Palantir Technologies discriminates against Asian job applicants. The suit alleges that […]

Wells Fargo Sued By Workers Who Didn’t Con Customers

Wells Fargo has recently fired well over 5,000 employees for ethics violations, such as setting up accounts without customers’ knowledge […]

Employee Drug Use Keeps Going Up

The results of 11 million workforce drug tests were sliced and diced a number of ways, but just about any […]

The Uncertain Future of the Gig Economy

In recent years we’ve seen a revolution in e-commerce, as web-based “gig” companies began to enable anyone with a mobile […]

Insurance after Employee Betrayal: Preparing and Presenting Fidelity Bond Claims

Fidelity bonds generally provide coverage for loss resulting from dishonest or fraudulent acts by employees, but too frequently companies forfeit […]

Emerging Issues in Workplace Accommodations

The Federal government has been increasing the burden on employers to provide  accommodations to employees. The Americans with Disabilities Act […]

Sexual Harassment Abuse Reported At Yosemite, Yellowstone

The National Park Service faces dozens of sexual misconduct claims across the U.S., and last week lawmakers revealed that some […]

A Legal Roadmap For Wellness Programs

Health insurance ranks among the top costs for employers, and wellness programs, typically popular with employees as well as employers, […]

DOL’s New Overtime Regulations

Five steps that employers can take, including the important step of deciding whether to provide salary increases or…

Overly-Broad Background Checks Willfully Negligent, Suit Claims

LexisNexis Screening Solutions says it followed industry standards when it ran a background check for a job applicant without using […]

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