Labor and Employment

Firms Offer Salary Bump, Expanded Benefits To Lure Associates

This summer saw a rash of BigLaw firms bump the salaries of lower-level attorneys, but they’ve also added generous benefits […]

What Expanding Joint Employer Rules Mean for You

The recent trend of expanding joint employer liability means companies should carefully analyze the scope of their potential joint employer […]

A Legal Roadmap for Wellness Programs

Health insurance ranks among the top costs for an employer. Wellness programs can lead to lower premiums and impact a […]

Former County Prosecutor Files Gender Pay Bias Suit

A former Vermont county prosecutor claims she was paid about $14,000 less per year than a male prosecutor in the […]

App Built To Fight Minimum Wage Increases

The Employment Policies Institute recently launched Wage Engage, an iPhone app that will alert business owners when minimum wage legislation […]

Judge Dismisses Suit Against Seattle’s Uber, Lyft Union Law

Last year, Seattle became the first U.S. city to pass a law giving drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other crowd-sharing […]

SEC Targets Illegal Severance Agreements

Atlanta-based BlueLinx Holdings Inc. broke the law when it required outgoing employees to waive their rights, the Securities and Exchange […]

Is Dissing Hillary At Work “Sexual Harassment”?

What people can say at work without it being labeled as harassment has become a contentious issue and the subject […]

Non-Competes For Sandwich Makers Draws An AG Lawsuit

The Illinois attorney general has filed a putative class action against Jimmy John’s, claiming the restaurant chain requires low-wage workers […]

Plaintiffs Twist Meaning of Fair Credit Reporting Act

For corporate defendants, there is nothing fair about the Fair Credit Reporting Act, at least in the way it’s currently […]

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