Labor & Employment
NLRB Nominees Get Mixed Senate Reception
All five nominees to the National Labor Relations Board appeared Thursday before a sharply divided U.S. Senate committee. Democrats urged their speedy confirmation while Republicans called the board biased and called upon two nominees serving under recess appointments to resign.
Workplace Bullying: Managing the Company Playground
Workplace bullying is a pervasive problem that often precipitates harassment and discrimination claims and, in more extreme cases, workplace violence.
Trade Secrets Law Still Murky in Georgia Courts
It remains to be seen how far a recent Georgia Supreme Court decision will go in limiting the ability of companies to stop their employees from jumping ship to competitors.
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Wage-and-Hour Suits Up for Fifth Straight Year
For the fifth year in a row, U.S. employers have seen an increase in the number of wage-and-hour lawsuits filed against them in federal court, according to calculations by the Federal Judicial Center.
Early Lessons From the NLRB on Social Media
Lydia Cruz-Moore didn't like the way her co-workers did their jobs, and she wasn't afraid to say so. When she told one of them, Marianna Cole-Rivera, that she planned to talk to the boss about it, Cole-Rivera reached out to her colleagues for their input.
In Employee Wellness Programs, Rules Are Unclear
Many employers in the United States have come to believe that establishing employee wellness programs can lower health costs and increase productivity. But key components continue to prove problematic for employers. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is taking steps to clear up the confusion.
When Employment Law Meets Legalized Marijuana
Despite the legalization of marijuana at the state level, marijuana is still illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. The continuously developing state marijuana laws and their conflict with federal law raise a host of questions for employers.
D.C. Circuit Strikes NLRB's Poster Rule
A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., struck down a National Labor Relations Board rule requiring companies to post a notice advising employees of their rights under federal labor law, including the right to form or join a union.
Tips for a Smart Termination Letter and Exit Interview
Terminating an employee is never an easy thing to do. But paying careful attention to the termination letter and exit interview can help make sure the termination of a worker goes as smoothly as possible—and keep the potential for post-employment lawsuits to a minimum.
Does Jason Collins Have Workplace Protections?
When Jason Collins announced he was a gay NBA player, he essentially came out at the office—and there aren't as many rules protecting homosexual workers as you might think.
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