Whether or not the TikTok ban is upheld following the January 10, 2025, oral arguments in front of the Supreme Court, employers should be aware of some social media trends stemming from the app that are here to stay. As...more
1/20/2025
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Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Federal Bans ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Social Media ,
TikTok ,
Unions
As we prepare for 2025, it’s essential to update your employee handbook to reflect the latest legal requirements, workplace trends, and best practices. Now is an opportune time to review and revise your policies to ensure...more
12/26/2024
/ Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Classification ,
Employee Handbooks ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Exempt-Employees ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Hybrid Plan ,
Non-Exempt Employees ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Parental Leave ,
Popular ,
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ,
Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act”) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Remote Working
As recently reflected by the Fourth Circuit’s opinion in Billard v. Charlotte Catholic High School, Title VII has a notable ministerial exception that religiously affiliated entities such as private religious schools should...more
Spring is here (for most of us we hope) with warmer weather, fresh flowers, yard work and outdoor activities. Now is also a good time to ensure your “employment house” is in order. Here are some items for your employment...more
4/29/2024
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Handbooks ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Policies ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
IRS ,
Labor Reform ,
Labor Regulations ,
New Rules ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Restrictive Covenants
With the explosion of remote work arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are more likely to have remote employees who live in different states. A company should examine whether it is actually subject to...more
Law and Practice -
The 2020 Chambers US Regional Employment Guide features guidance on employment law across 14 states and includes a unique state comparison tool for readers. The guide provides expert legal commentary on...more
10/22/2020
/ Black Lives Matter ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Discrimination ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Foreign Workers ,
Gig Economy ,
Harassment ,
Immigration ,
Independent Contractors ,
Interviews ,
New Guidance ,
NLRB ,
Privacy Policy ,
Remote Working ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology Sector ,
Unions ,
Whistleblower Awards ,
Workplace Safety
Two recent advice memos issued by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) provide further guidance on the issue of “protected concerted activity” under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), commonly referred...more
8/31/2020
/ Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Protected Concerted Activity ,
Section 7 ,
Termination ,
Unfair Dismissal ,
Unfair Labor Practices
More companies are permitting or even encouraging remote work by employees. Remote work allows flexibility for the employee, helps with recruiting and can reduce overhead by limiting the necessary physical office space used...more