On May 11th, President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (“DTSA”) into law. It is an amendment to the Economic Espionage Act and provides a … Read more
Do Your Business Travelers Know What to Do In An Emergency?
Note: The author is chief security officer for On Call International, an organization that provides emergency evacuations and medical and security … Read more
Court Decisions Now Mixed on Worker Arbitration Clauses
As I think about all of the agreements with arbitration provisions that I’ve drafted for clients over the years. ***wipes brow, tugs collar, clutches … Read more
Make Cybersecurity Part of Your Onboarding
In the coming weeks, tens of thousands of new college graduates will join the ranks of companies in North America and across the globe. While an important … Read more
NLRB is Protecting More Employees Making Derogatory Statements
More and more employers, union and non-union alike, are getting ensnared in efforts by the National Labor Relations Board to aggressively expand employee … Read more
5 Ways to Manage Requests For Leaves
When employees aren’t working, it costs their employers money. Vacation and sick time are the most common forms of leave, but more and more business owners … Read more
EEOC Sets Limits On Wellness Program Incentives
(KAISER HEALTH NEWS) — Employers seeking to get workers to join wellness programs and provide medical information can set financial rewards – or … Read more
What You Need to Know About OFCCP Audits and Trends
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) audits can be complex, which is why it’s so important federal contractors understand the latest … Read more
4.2 Million More Workers Must Be Paid OT
The Department of Labor unveiled its much anticipated new overtime rule Tuesday night, declaring that 4.2 million more workers will soon have to be paid … Read more
DOL Announces New OT Rules; 4.2 Million Workers Affected
The Department of Labor unveiled its much anticipated new overtime rule Tuesday night, declaring that 4.2 million more workers will soon have to be paid … Read more