Labor and Employment

Workplace Wellness Programs Get Mixed Reviews

Do workplace wellness programs really improve workers’ health? It’s a question ripe for the asking for a surprising number of […]

Inside Pop Music’s Most Contentious Legal Battle

Pop star Kesha has been embroiled in an 18-months-long trial against megaproducer Dr. Luke, claiming she has endured abuse, including […]

Restrictive Covenants in the U.S. and Europe

U.S. courts generally enforce non-compete agreements, but the standards of enforcement vary from state to state. Only California, North Dakota, […]

Labor Relations Audit is a Good Management Tool

A labor relations audit by an outside source can reveal what employees really think when they have no fear of […]

Courts and Regulators Scrutinizing Independent Contractor Relationships

Because of the potential for significant liability if an independent contractor is ruled to be an employee (e.g., unpaid wages, […]

Worker Abuse, Deep In Supply Chain, Is Major Company Risk

A report issued last week by risk advisory firm Verisk Maplecroft says that illegal and abusive treatment of migrant workers […]

Appeals Court Upholds Tip Restrictions

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a Labor Department rule barring employers from collecting tips given to waiters […]

SEC Is Getting A “Fire Hose” Of Whistleblower Tips

The SEC is definitely bullish on its Dodd-Frank Whistleblower program, judging from its report to Congress a few months ago […]

Uber’s Regulation Problem

The alleged Kalamazoo shooter apparently would have passed a background check, but this latest horrific gun incident puts the spotlight […]

Monitoring Employees’ “Wearable Technology”

A recent survey finds that 10 percent of organizations are already using wearable technology as part of their HR strategy. […]

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