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Political Speech in the Workplace: Strategic Considerations for Employers

Political speech in the workplace has become a growing concern for employers in recent years. The polarized political climate, combined with the increasing use of social media and digital communication, has amplified the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Event Planning: Risk Mitigation Factors a Company Should Consider When Planning an Event

Organizations host events that vary in scale, scope and logistics. Teams put enormous resources into planning to ensure a successful event. Unfortunately, an unanticipated accident or other catastrophic incident can...more

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Addressing Today’s Problem and Avoiding Tomorrow’s Tragedy: Employer Tactics for Responding to and Preventing Workplace Violence.

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On November 22, 2022, a Virginia Walmart employee reportedly opened fire in a staff break room, killing six co-workers and injuring several others. On January 23, 2023, a California mushroom farm employee shot and killed...more

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States Enact Laws Limiting COVID-19 Liability

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Previously, we discussed the increasing number of lawsuits filed against employers relating to COVID-19, and how these numbers are expected to swell.  Perhaps recognizing the economic ruin that could befall employers facing...more

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Top 10 Action Items for Contractors Reopening Their Offices

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During the COVID-19 pandemic the construction industry has, for the most part, been able to continue field operations on existing projects. Of course, regulations have varied from state to state, and in some regions...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Litigation, Exposure and Insurance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

On May 18, 2020, Skadden and Marsh cohosted a webinar addressing litigation, exposure and insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The panelists were Marcie Lape, Skadden litigation partner; Amy Van Gelder, Skadden litigation...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Rise in Employment Law Claims: Knowing the Risks and the Long-Term Legal Implications Anticipated from the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic hit employers hard and fast, causing employers to deal with loss of revenue, tough decisions in regard to workforce and pay issues, and new laws and other guidelines that had to be analyzed and...more

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COVID-19: Resumption of Activity in France

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The French government said on 11 May it is “Back to work.” What are the five questions that all employers should consider? Of course the return to work will be a gradual process and even the French government is...more

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Critical Checklists for Business Owners and Management to Mitigate Risk of Financial Distress During the COVID-19 Crisis

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been wreaking havoc on industries and supply chains worldwide for weeks, and it appears that the situation will become worse before it gets better. National and international travel restrictions have...more

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Businesses Need to Comply with New 911 Law or Face Risks

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The deadline to comply with Kari’s Law was February 16, 2020. Here’s an overview of what employers, businesses, and the hospitality industry need to know. What Caused this Change? Signed into law last year, Kari’s Law is...more

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Compliance Perspectives: Supply Chains, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery

Matthew Friedman is the CEO of The Mekong Club, an organization supporting the private sector in the fight against modern slavery. Previously he worked for the United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking and US...more

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Getting Rid of Those Sneaky Weeds

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I may be a little old-school on this, but I still like to pick weeds in the yard. It's good exercise, makes the yard look nicer, and gives my brain a little down time. There's a particularly pernicious type of weed in our...more

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Avoid Buyer’s Remorse Over EPLI Coverage

Many employers purchase Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) to insure against loss as a result of employment claims. However, employers who do not carefully read their policies could be surprised by what is (or is...more

International Lawyers Network

Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: What Dutch Companies Need To Know

What constitutes sexual harassment? Sexual harassment occurs if someone shows verbal, non verbal or physical behavior with sexual connotation which aims at and results in the affection of the dignity of the other person....more

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New York State Expands Equal Pay Legislation

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On July 10, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed two new bills that expand New York State’s equal pay Labor Law § 194. These new bills specifically (1) expand the scope of New York State’s equal pay law to all protected classes and...more

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Who’s In & Who’s Out: Professional Employer Organizations and New York Workers’ Compensation

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With a growing demand for skilled workers and the rising cost of overhead, many companies are turning to Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs), to meet their human resources needs. A PEO, generally speaking, is an entity...more

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Moonlighting Police Officers Are Employees, Not Independent Contractors, Says Sixth Circuit

In yet another legal development calling into question a traditional independent contractor relationship in the U.S., the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit determined that off-duty police officers were employees of a...more

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Biometric privacy laws pose new challenges, risks for employers

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In an effort to improve data security, many companies have begun using biometric data, such as fingerprints and other unique physical features, as high-tech replacements for passwords. In fact, the use of “biometric time...more

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Is Your Anti-Harassment Training Making the Grade?

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If your initial response to this question is, "What anti-harassment training? Are we still supposed to be doing that? Isn't that kind of 'old school'?", your first step needs to be planning anti-harassment training in 2017....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Damages in bullying claims – the stakes are rising even higher

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The Victorian Supreme Court recently issued a stunning decision awarding an employee over $600,000 comprising $210,000 for pain and suffering and the balance for lost past and future income, despite the employee having a...more

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Wage and Hour Compliance: Practical Tips For Preventing A Preventable Problem

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Wage and hour litigation continues to pose a threat to employers, especially in California. There are many potential reasons for the persistence of this phenomenon, despite increased awareness of the issue by the business...more

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With Penalties On The Rise, It's Time For Employers To Clean House Before OSHA Arrives

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For the first time in twenty-five years, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fines have increased significantly. In particular, last fall Congress enacted legislation that required all federal agencies to...more

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Spain Sets a New Milestone with its Corporate Compliance Statute

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As of July 1 of this year, Spain becomes the latest in a string of nations with a corporate compliance defense. Article 33 of Spain’s criminal code will provide an exemption from corporate criminal liability where the company...more

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Privacy Commissioners Issue Joint Guidance on Bring Your Own Device Programs

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An organization’s information can be put at risk when staff begin to bring their own devices and use them in the workplace. As a result, in such cases, an organization should consider adopting an appropriate “bring your own...more

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Fighting Back: Identifying Risks Posed by an Angry Current or Former Employee

Something lost is always in the last place you look (by definition). It can also sometimes be in the first. Although technology has made it possible for outsiders to manipulate and infiltrate your company’s systems...more

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