Molly E Meacham

Molly E Meacham

June 03, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Changing Compliance Obligations for Employers Continue Into 2021

The extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic sparked unprecedented compliance challenges for employers, including workplace safety issues, additional temporary leave requirements and interpreting existing obligations through the lens of COVID-19.

By Molly E. Meacham

7 minute read

October 25, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Courts Are Open, but Will They Enforce Your Noncompete Agreement?

Current operations are a bit chaotic—including some remote work—so the agreement isn't provided prior to the first day of employment. The employee knows they will have to sign eventually, but the employer doesn't press the issue and allows time for the new employee to review the terms.

By Molly E. Meacham

7 minute read

May 30, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Guidance: Shift Toward Classifying Workers as Independent Contractors

Recent guidance from two federal agencies indicates a push by the current administration toward classifying gig economy workers as independent contractors under federal workplace laws.

By Carla M. Voigt and Molly E. Meacham

9 minute read

May 02, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Arbitration Agreements in Class Claims: What You See Limits What You Get

One of the key questions for any dispute is forum. Most parties are limited to selecting from the available court or courts provided by state and federal law as a function of jurisdiction and venue.

By Molly E. Meacham

6 minute read

November 09, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Recent Lawsuits Reflect EEOC's Continued Scrutiny of Hiring Practices

Over the past 20 years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has annually received anywhere between 75,000 and 100,000 charges of discrimination (charges).

By Molly E. Meacham and Sean R. Keegan

8 minute read