The Lowdown: Employer Risk in California and Beyond August 21, 2019 Newly released this week on Research & Trends, “Risky Business – Employment Practice Litigation on the Rise” offers insights into...
Small Businesses Under Scrutiny Over Classifying Independent Contractors January 28, 2019 By Joyce M. Rosenberg Small business owners who want to use independent contractors need to be sure these workers really aren’t employees. Federal and...
Railroads, Airlines Seek to Bypass States’ Paid Sick Leave Laws June 21, 2018 By Jeff Green Fed up with state and local laws that require private employers to offer paid sick days, the airlines and railroads...
Alliant Handed Victory over Aon in 1 of 3 ‘Poaching’ Suits March 30, 2017 By Don Jergler A jury in Fresno, Calif. has ruled against Aon Corp. in yet another poaching lawsuit that involves the U.K. brokerage...
Your Boss Can Snoop on Your Personal E-Mails, European Court Rules January 12, 2016 By Stephanie Bodoni Bosses can snoop on workers’ e-mails including personal messages with loved ones during working hours, the European Court of Human...
Fired Obese Employees Can Sue for Discrimination: EU Court of Justice December 18, 2014 By Stephanie Bodoni The European Union’s highest court extended discrimination laws to obesity, saying employees in limited situations may be able to sue...