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North Carolina governor attempts to amend controversial law
After pressure from outside groups, he asked the legislature to amend the "Bathroom Bill" to put back discrimination protections. But critics say it's far from enough.
By Tom Starner • April 13, 2016 -
Wearable devices can drive wellness, but also pose legal risks
Workplace wearables can also affect both privacy and confidentiality, as many wearables can record location and other sensitive information.
By Tom Starner • April 12, 2016 -
Wisconsin right-to-work law deemed unconstitutional by state judge
But the fight isn't over, as it will head to appeals court next.
By Tom Starner • April 11, 2016 -
North Carolina law may include phrase that removes right to sue in state court
One sentence in particular has gotten the attention of lawyers on both sides of the issue.
By Tom Starner • April 11, 2016 -
Uber settles case on background checks, gets second look at class action
The company is back in the legal news again, as it won one courtroom battle and lost another.
By Tom Starner • April 8, 2016 -
US Supreme Court rejects Wal-Mart, Wells Fargo class-action appeals
Those two decisions, plus a late March decision involving Tyson Foods, have signaled a change in the court's view of class-action cases.
By Tom Starner • April 7, 2016 -
Court: Retail employees are allowed to sit down to work
Chairs may be more common at California checkout lines, for example, thanks to the ruling.
By Tom Starner • April 6, 2016 -
Lyft, Uber lawsuits will resonate beyond on-demand employers, says expert
The cases could send ripples far beyond those involved in "gig-" type work.
By Tom Starner • April 5, 2016 -
North Carolina's new law gets strong pushback from major employers
The state passed the controversial bill last week, and repercussions are already being felt.
By Tom Starner • April 4, 2016 -
Supreme Court hears arguments on whether EEOC owes $4.7M in attorney fees
Should the agency be held liable for fees even if the case is summarily dismissed?
By Kathryn Moody • March 31, 2016 -
Supreme Court split allows mandatory public union fees to continue
Split 4-4, the court therefore let stand a decision by a lower court that ruled in favor of the unions.
By Kathryn Moody • March 29, 2016 -
Avoiding the ACA by cutting hours could lead to litigation
Food and retail employers are specifically at risk.
By Tom Starner • March 29, 2016 -
Lyft California case looks like it will sidestep employee classification
The judge on the case does note that the current settlement proposal may be too low, however.
By Tom Starner • March 28, 2016 -
Why it's vital for employers to get the Form I9 process right
Not following the current laws may lead to severe penalties.
By Tom Starner • March 28, 2016 -
Credit check bans may have backfired for black job candidates
They were enacted to protect minorities from job discrimination, but a study found that bias in hiring continued.
By Tom Starner • March 24, 2016 -
Study: Opting out of workers' comp in Texas led to massive employer savings
The legality of these options continues to be questioned, however.
By Tom Starner • March 24, 2016 -
Why two economists believe Uber, Lyft drivers are employees
They believe it's a clear case of time management control.
By Tom Starner • March 24, 2016 -
HR staff could be held personally responsible for FMLA legal actions
The decision came down to how much control an HR manager has over an employee's work life.
By Tom Starner • March 24, 2016 -
Lyft may have saved up to $126M by using contractors over employees
Documents made public in a California lawsuit against Lyft revealed the potential calculation, though Lyft doesn't believe it is accurate.
By Tom Starner • March 23, 2016 -
Supreme Court sides with workers in Tyson Foods appeal
The company lost a long-simmering $5.8M class action judgment appeal over overtime pay and damages.
By Tom Starner • March 23, 2016 -
EEOC: Do not ask for extensive health history during application process
It's a legal non-starter, as one midwestern company recently found out.
By Tom Starner • March 23, 2016 -
Employer socked with $7.4M judgment for poor handling of investigation
If HR isn't careful to get all the facts straight in a workplace dispute between co-workers, the hammer could come down hard.
By Tom Starner • March 22, 2016 -
Obama's Supreme Court nominee considered 'left of center' on employment issues
His record shows that he often defers to the NLRB and tends to rule in favor of unions.
By Kathryn Moody • March 18, 2016 -
How clear, defined social media policies can protect employers
A court recently ruled in favor of an employer who was sued after they fired an employee for a Facebook post that "negatively impacted" their other employees.
By Tom Starner • March 18, 2016 -
DOL levies nearly $2M in fines on oil and gas employers
Employers are under scrutiny due to layoffs that have occurred since the dip in oil and gas prices.
By Tom Starner • March 17, 2016
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