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December 22, 2014
By Linda H. Evans, Senior Associate. This past week, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) adopted new rules for union representation cases, significantly reducing the period between…
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By Linda H. Evans, Senior Associate. On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Amazon.com Inc. warehouse contractors need not be paid for the time they…
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By Linda H. Evans, Senior Associate. In a 3-2 decision today (Thursday, December 11), the NLRB ruled that if an employer grants its workers access to a…
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December 5, 2014
By Linda H. Evans, Senior Associate. Two discrimination issues were in the news this week. The first issue deals with pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. On December…
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By Kelline R. Linton, Associate. With the holidays quickly approaching, employers who plan to host parties for their employees should be aware of the potential liability associated…
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By Linda H. Evans, Senior Associate. Back in 2009 in response to the H1N1 virus, the EEOC issued some guidance on pandemic preparedness in the workplace and…
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By Kelline R. Linton, Associate. With Halloween just around the corner, employers should take note of the following potential liabilities associated with celebrations in the workplace: …
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October 17, 2014
By Kelline R. Linton, Associate. In recent months, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has expressed an interest in redefining the standards for determining joint employer liability.…
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By Linda H. Evans, Senior Associate. Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Coming Soon to California This is a heads up to any employer with employees in California! Starting…
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August 29, 2014
By Kelline R. Linton, Associate. In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld the attorney-client privilege for companies conducting internal investigations.…
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