Labor & Employment
Legal Issues for Gender-Transitioning Employees
When an employee is transitioning from one gender to another, in-house counsel need to be aware of potential legal issues surrounding transgender workers.
Standard for SOX Whistleblower Retaliation Claims Clarified
Deciding the appeal of a whistleblower who claimed he was fired for arguing that a company should make disclosures under Sarbanes-Oxley, the court clarified the burden-shifting framework for retaliation claims under the act.
ACE and Littler Launch Employment Risk Management Tool
To help employers avoid rolling the dice on employment mishaps, the ACE Group has paired with management-side firm Littler Mendelson to create EPL Assist, an online employment risk management tool.
Behind the Scenes of the American Airlines/US Airways Merger Talks
The proposed $11 billion merger between American Airlines Inc. and US Airways Group Inc. was hammered out by groups of in-house and outside counsel struggling with the myriad legal issues involved in creating the world's largest airline.
3 Reasons You Shouldn't Work from Home
You might be far less efficient and productive if you have to show your face at the office daily. But efficiency and productivity are not the main points in winning the career game, are they?
Final Regulations Modifying HIPAA Enforcement, Privacy Rules Issued
After long anticipation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published final regulations in the Federal Register modifying HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification rules.
FTD Case Offers Lessons on Immigration Discrimination
This week was no bed of roses for the FTD Group Inc, which found itself publicly scolded for immigration discrimination. Employers across the U.S. might learn a valuable lesson from FTD's missteps.
How to Avoid Sequestration Wage and Hour Problems
As the March 1 "fiscal cliff" deadline approaches, many employers are considering worker furloughs to deal with the sequester budget cuts. But companies need to beware of violating wage and hour rules in the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Labor and Employment Issues in Obama's Second Term
Employers confront challenges on all fronts, from new types of unions to the health care law. What do the next four years look like?
Hard Choices for Employers in Light of Health Care Reform
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act presents employers with crucial compliance-related choices to make regarding their employer-provided health coverage. It also provides plenty of options to employers with respect to the delivery of health benefits.
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