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What is at will employment law?
Under Michigan’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (“MiOSHA”), employers may not “discharge an employee or in any manner discriminate against an employee because the employee filed a complaint” regarding the employer’s...more
North Carolina is an at-will employment state, but recognizes a limited exception from that rule for terminations that violate the state’s public policy. Courts have wrestled for years over the meaning of public policy and...more
Parks and Recreation is a beloved mockumentary sitcom that focuses on the lives of several employees of the fictional Pawnee, Indiana’s Parks and Recreation Department. One of those characters is the sarcastic and...more
On July 18, 2024, the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA), a nonprofit civil-rights organization, filed an amicus curiae brief, encouraging the Supreme Court to grant certiorari to Consumers’ Research v. Consumer Product...more
Cell phone communications, emails, and texts have been around for decades. According to JB Knowledge’s 2020 Construction Technology Report, 93 percent of construction industry workers use smartphones for work purposes....more
Just a few weeks ago, I commented on a recent uptick in disputes centered on the breakup of professional services firms. In those disputes, we expect that the demands of the legal, accounting, and medical professions draw...more
The Learned Concierge - Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more
Do you have an employment agreement? Should you have an employment agreement? We are often asked whether founders need written employment agreements with their companies. Every company's culture is different. Often founders...more
In a case of first impression in Colorado, the Colorado Court of Appeals adopts a test for evaluating a claim of actual discharge under Colorado law. In this Colorado employment law case, Plaintiff ex-employee, Ms. Potts,...more
Considerations for Employment Termination Navigate California's at-will employment landscape, ensuring professionalism and legality in employee termination. Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina of Weintraub Tobin's Labor and...more
“People don’t do what you expect, but what you inspect.” – Louis V. Gerstner Jr., former CEO of IBM. Gerstner’s quote is often repeated in the military and in business. It is a proactive strategy leaders can implement to...more
In February 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a decision reconciling precedent in Pennsylvania courts regarding claims for tortious interference with employment relationships. Previously, Pennsylvania courts...more
A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision regarding an employment at-will defense serves as a helpful reminder to employers and employees by illustrating misunderstandings amongst courts regarding the scope of the...more
Here’s the scenario: You were just told that your company needs to reduce its workforce by 10%, and it’s your job to put together an action plan for this grim assignment. But there’s a catch. The leadership team wants you to...more
Many people feel emboldened to publicly share their views on all sorts of controversial topics these days – politics, international relations, religion, culture, or any number of other incendiary areas where there are bound...more
While not legally required, having an employee handbook is in every company’s best interest. It serves as a tool to communicate policies, procedures, and company values, providing protection for employers when they are...more
Litigation over employment issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic is finally reaching the trial and appellate courts. This week, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of a lawsuit from a warehouse manager...more
“Go ahead, make my day” – catchphrase from the 1983 film, Sudden Impact, spoken by the character Harry Callahan, played by Clint Eastwood. With a nod to Clint Eastwood, below are 12 things that employers do (or fail to...more
Navigating the intricate landscape of employment laws and regulations can be daunting, and Virginia’s termination laws are no exception. We often encounter clients with various misconceptions about the laws governing...more
Termination of employment in Israel can be for any good reason. But employers need to take care to follow the right procedure, and to be aware of local protections and culture....more
MiniCorp has five shareholders, all of whom are employees. Each shareholder’s employment agreement states that they are an at-will employee of MiniCorp, and the shareholders agreement provides that when a shareholder’s...more
New York statutes classify certain civil service positions as exempt where such positions are confidential in nature and require personal qualities that cannot practicably be tested by an examination. These positions are...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Like the New York City Council, the New York State legislature is considering a bill to effectively abolish at-will employment. If passed, the State bill would prohibit employers from discharging employees...more
The BakerHostetler Labor and Employment Practice Group keeps a close watch on new and upcoming employment and labor laws that could have a significant impact on our New York-based clients. This alert highlights just some of...more