Before you read this week’s Roundup, please pardon the legal fine print, which I will dispose of forthwith. Because this week’s post deals with … Read more
Appeals Court Says Yes, Employees CAN Openly Discuss Wages
By Eric B. Meyer Over the past several years, seemingly, we’re seen the National Labor Relations Board take a more active interest in employee … Read more
Get Ready, Because the H-1B Visa Games Are Ready to Begin
By Shanon R. Stevenson The Hunger Games Katniss Everdeen’s bow and arrow will not help employers on April 1, 2014 when the competition for H-1B work visas … Read more
Can You Just Withdraw a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA?
By Eric B. Meyer Let’s say that you have an employee whom the Americans with Disabilities Act would consider disabled and to whom you have afforded a … Read more
3 Months and Counting: Top State Law Changes for Employers in 2014
By Ashley Kaplan The legal environment for employers is always changing. And nowhere is this felt more strongly than at the state (and even local) level. … Read more
Opposition Is Growing to Unpaid Internships for College Credit
By John E. Thompson We have already reported that a group calling itself the “Fair Pay Campaign” aims to pressure colleges and universities not … Read more
2014 Federal Labor Law Changes: What Happened and What’s Next
By Ashley Kaplan We’re only a few months into 2014 and we’re already seeing a swell of labor law activity. What are the most significant developments this … Read more
6 Tips for Employers When Facing Requests For Religious Exemptions
By Chastity C. Bruno In recent years, the number of complaints filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding religious discrimination … Read more
Curtailing “White Collar” Overtime Exemptions Will Take a Lot of Work
By John E. Thompson President Obama has instructed the U.S. Department of Labor to revise the federal Fair Labor Standards Act‘s so-called … Read more
Is It Unreasonable to Tell Your Boss to Stop Sexually Harassing You?
By Eric B. Meyer I can actually feel the daggers that some of you are staring into me. So, please allow me to explain. How to demonstrate sexual harassment … Read more