While elected-officials determine the feasibility of reopening America’s classrooms and workplaces, there is little certainty as to what life will look like in the fall for employers and employees alike. Will students be in...more
In a recent decision, Marshall v. Montaplast of North America, Inc., the Supreme Court of Kentucky reaffirmed that a cause of action for wrongful termination based on a violation of public policy may proceed only if the...more
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Does the adage “no good deed goes unpunished” apply to employers that fail to pay wages to hourly employees during volunteer events? Not necessarily, according to a recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Opinion Letter....more
The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office announced it will impose the maximum fine of $660,000 for Facebook’s breach of the U.K. Data Protection Act (see Notice of Intent). ...more
Employers may desire to transfer an employee to a different position, division, or office because of personality conflicts, performance issues, a reorganization, or myriad other reasons. ...more
Employers, dust-off your arbitration agreements and take a second look at the signature line. Is it signed by both parties? Did the employer representative sign on behalf of the correct corporate entity? ...more
Two recent decisions illustrate that the provision of benefits to employees prior to or during a union organizing campaign may violate the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA” or “Act”)....more