Labor And Employment Law
Thanks to the 2018 Midterms, Your State May Soon Ban Salary History Disclosures Infographic
Over the past few years, a number of states have been debating whether employers should be allowed to ask potential…
Read MorePaid Sick Leave: Navigating a Web of State and Local Laws
Katherine Batista Published in The Legal Intelligencer As Published in The Legal Intelligencer An employee calls out of work because of…
Read MoreThe Coffee Showdown: Baristas’ Lawsuit Demonstrates Sensitivity Around Taxing Employees’ Tips
Starbucks, one of the nation’s top coffee retailers, is currently being sued by several baristas for allegedly improperly withholding pooled…
Read MoreDepartment of Labor Announces Launch of Compliance Assistance Tools for New and Small Businesses
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced the launch of the New and Small Business Assistance and the Compliance Assistance…
Read MoreCourts and #MeToo: Illinois Judiciary and Mandated Court Training
Justice Brett Kavanagh’s recent confirmation hearing reignited the #MeToo national dialogue. The question remains – what happens when sexual harassment…
Read MoreEqual Employment Opportunity Commission Releases Preliminary Sexual Harassment Data for 2018
A year after the Harvey Weinstein scandal spurred the Me Too Movement, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released preliminary…
Read MoreTelebriefs®: United States Department of Health and Human Services Publishes Report on America’s Opioid Misuse and Overdose Crisis
The United States Department of Health and Human Services recently published a report entitled, “Facing Addiction in America – The…
Read MoreTake a “Tip” from the 9th Circuit: Not All Employee Hours Are Eligible for FLSA Credits
A tip can go a long way. In the United States, the voluntary act of leaving a gratuity is not…
Read MoreHow do Employers Handle Unreported Sexual Harassment Claims?
Once again, sexual harassment is top of mind as the confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh continue. The allegations asserted against…
Read MoreTelebriefs®: Department of Labor to Hold Public Listening Sessions to Gather Views on the “Overtime Rule”
On August 27, 2018, the Department of Labor issued a press release announcing that in the upcoming weeks it will…
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