It might be hard to believe this, but employment defense lawyers are not as amazing as they would like you to believe. Trust me, I would know. I’m an … Read more
4 Reasons Why International Labor Standards Are Important For All HR Leaders
Human resources professionals must understand an increasingly large body of laws – federal, state and local. Some also must understand the law in various … Read more
States, Business Groups Sue Over New OT Rules
21 states just sued the DOL to stop the new overtime rules. And your company should… …continue to prepare as if the U.S. Department of Labor’s … Read more
Lawsuits Claim Monster Officials Had Conflict of Interest
Two shareholder lawsuits have been filed against Monster, charging the deal to sell the company to the Dutch staffing giant Randstad “is the result … Read more
Two Lawsuits Seek to Halt “Unfair” Monster Sale
Two shareholder lawsuits have been filed against Monster, charging the deal to sell the company to the Dutch staffing giant Randstad “is the result … Read more
Chamber Readying Lawsuit Over OT Rules
There are 78 days left until the new U.S. Department of Labor overtime rules take effect. However, according the a recent report from Chris Opfer and Ben … Read more
What Do You Do About “Out Sick” Workers Working From Home?
Technological advancements have greatly increased connectivity for people in different locations, which makes it much easier for employees to carry out … Read more
With So Many FLSA Lawsuits, Here’s What You Should Do
Nobody wants to think about getting sued. And most business owners like to think that if they’re doing their due diligence, doing right by their employees, … Read more
Can You Enforce the Confidentiality of Employee Settlements?
A reader emailed me yesterday. “Hey Eric, Clients are wondering about value of settlement NDAs after ex-Fox News HWE victims go public despite contracts. … Read more
Yes, You Can Ban Political Talk At Work. But Good Luck
Over the weekend, my HR buddy Heather Kinzie and I exchanged emails about employees discussing politics on social media. Serendipitously, a recent employee … Read more