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Recent Employment, Labor, EEOC & NLRB Regulatory Law News

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Aug
28
2023
Traditionally Employer Friendly Appeals Court Gives Employees Victory by Broadening What Conduct Qualifies as Discrimination
Apr
17
2017
Making Employees Watch the Clock Can be Good for Employers
Jun
22
2020
A Refresher on Releases
Jun
16
2022
When Will the Pandemic Be Over for Employer Health Plans?
Apr
18
2016
Connection to Someone With a Disability is Nearly Identical to an Actual Disability
Jun
19
2017
Severance Agreements – Three Tax Traps for the Unwary
Apr
13
2015
SEC Blows the Whistle on Confidentiality Agreements
Jul
10
2017
What Ever Happened to the Department of Labor’s New Overtime Rule?
Dec
16
2019
‘Tis the Season – DOL’s Final Rule on Regular Rate of Pay Could be a Gift to Both Employers and Employees
Jul
29
2016
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Issues Reminder of Power of Federal Arbitration Act
Aug
10
2017
Federal Government Does About-Face on Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in Employment Contracts
Nov
21
2022
What’s the NLRB Up To Now?
Oct
19
2020
Who is considered “disadvantaged” for purpose of a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification? The answer may surprise you.
Aug
28
2017
Neo-Nazi in Your Workplace? Tread Carefully Before Taking Action
Jun
22
2015
Unfortunately, Offensive Racial Comments Don’t Always Get You Fired (At Least Under Labor Law)
Sep
5
2017
Monopoly Money or the Real Deal? Exploring the Possibility of Paying Employees in Bitcoin
Mar
2
2020
Florida Medical Marijuana Users May Soon Become Protected Class Under State Employment Laws
Mar
16
2021
Podcast: On Her Shoulders, Episode 1 - Interview with Natalie Boyle
Nov
30
2015
House Lawmakers Continue Oversight of Fiduciary Rule, Fed Discusses Emergency Lending Authority
Aug
5
2019
Does Inconsistency Always Kill the Cat?
Jan
19
2016
Five Suggestions to Create a Transgender-Inclusive Workplace
Apr
28
2021
New Guidance Requires Employers to Notify Individuals About COBRA Subsidy
Sep
23
2019
EEOC Provides Guidance on Reporting Non-Binary Gender Employees
Jul
2
2018
Do You Really Need to go to That Seminar?
Jul
20
2022
July 2022 Legal Industry News and Highlights: Law Firm Hiring, Industry Recognition, and the Latest in Diversity and Inclusion
Apr
25
2016
New “Persuader Rule” and Its Impact on Manufacturers
Nov
25
2019
A Win-Win: DOL Proposal Will Expand Use of Fluctuating Workweek Pay (And Some Bonus/Commission Overtime Pay Reminders)
Apr
20
2015
Senate Banking Committee Schedules Markup; Department Of Labor Releases Fiduciary Rule
 

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