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Almost every week, we hear from a client that an employee has complained that they have been subjected to a hostile work environment. Sometimes the complaint requests that the company take steps to resolve these concerns,...more
Establishing a claim of unlawful discrimination or retaliation in the workplace requires, among other elements, that an employee show they experienced an “adverse employment action.” Since Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, 601...more
Physician employment contracts are a fact of life for healthcare employers everywhere. But drafting effective and enforceable agreements with physicians can be a tall task—one that requires a deep understanding of both the...more
When it comes to human resources, few answers are truly black and white. “It depends” is often the most accurate—and sometimes the most frustrating—response. Employment law and HR policies exist in a world of nuance, where...more
Many Canadian employers expanding into the U.S. believe the U.S. legal presumption of at-will employment will provide them with additional protection against wrongful termination claims. Unfortunately for those employers,...more
In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter swap the halls of corporate America for the grand corridors of Downton Abbey, using the beloved British period drama to unpack the real-world...more
In the wake of political unrest on immigration issues, division across the nation following the Charlie Kirk assassination, and the recent discipline of a Ford Motor Co. employee for calling President Donald Trump a...more
Severance decisions sit at the intersection of legal risk, employee relations, and business judgment. For employers, the challenge is not simply deciding whether to offer severance, but determining how much to offer, under...more
The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced that it finalized a new rule establishing a new category of federal employee, designated “Schedule Policy/Career,” for high-ranking career employees in confidential,...more
Signed into law on December 19, 2025, New York’s Trapped at Work Act (the “Act”) prohibits employers from having workers execute employment promissory notes that require workers to “repay” employers if they leave their job...more
As independent schools prepare for a new employment cycle, determining whether to invite employees to return for the 2026-2027 school year, thoughtful attention to employee performance management practices and employment...more
In this video blog post, shareholder Ericka Adler explains what employers need to know before terminating an employee for breach. She discusses how to evaluate whether conduct actually violates the contract, notice and cure...more
The Court of Appeals of the State of Oregon recently held in Trumper v. Women’s Healthcare Associates, LLC that an at-will employee could not bring a wrongful discharge claim where she did not challenge the lawfulness of her...more
Expanding into the United States is a major milestone for any international tech company, but it also means entering one of the most complex employment law environments in the world. The US system is decentralized, with...more
He may hate the answer. Chris Beattie, a founder of and bass player for the metalcore band Hatebreed, is suing over his dismissal from the band. According to his lawsuit, he was kicked out in November 2024 when a security...more
On this episode of the Founder Shares podcast, host Trevor Schmidt is joined by Chelsey Warren, Founder and Principal of Spark People Advisory, and employment lawyer Ashley Pittman (Hutchison PLLC), who tackle the critical...more
A founder’s success may hinge on selecting a group of like-minded and passionate individuals to join the business. After all, as Steve Jobs reminds us, “a small team of A+ players can run circles around a giant team of B and...more
Online interactions often have a more adversarial and less courteous tone than traditional, in-person discussions. In certain instances, an employee’s conduct on social media may escalate beyond mere disagreement and enter...more
Generally, employees are free to resign at any time. This is the core of “at-will” employment: just as an employer can decide the employment relationship can come to an end, an employee can also make that decision. However,...more
As the political climate becomes increasingly volatile, employers may expect their employees to engage in political discourse both within and outside the workplace. Even if it occurs off-duty or online, such discourse could...more
In the world of business , I’ve seen countless entrepreneurs and executives make decisions that were technically legal but strategically disastrous. The phrase “just because you can doesn’t mean you should” isn’t just...more
From the political campaigns of 2024 through the recent tragedy of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, public discourse on social media has been active, and often provocative, divisive and offensive. We see the outpouring of...more
Political discussions between employees at work become heated, negative social media political posts go viral, off-duty employees are photographed participating in off-duty protests, or workers show up at work wearing pins,...more
This week, we examine how employers should address controversial employee social media activity, especially amid widespread social tension such as that seen after the murder of Charlie Kirk. Social Media and Employee Firings...more
Japanese businesses expanding into the United States often focus on customers, site selection, and supply chains. But the greater shock usually comes from US workplace law. Labor and employment law in the States is...more