Labor / Employment
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Labor / Employment, On The Job
8 Helpful Hints On What Not To Say (Or Do) To A Pregnant Employee
A little background and context, and, of course, some cases, will illustrate 'what not to say to a pregnant employee.' -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
10 Commandments On How Not To Make Partner In Biglaw
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Biglaw
Biglaw Firm To Pay Over $3 Million To Settle Pay Discrimination Case
The case has gone through many twists and turns, but is resolved at last.
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Labor / Employment, On The Job
5 Incredible Things About Hair In The Workplace
Discrimination law spends a lot more time on hair than you might think. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Brendan Fraser And Sexual Harassment
Conduct like that alleged by Fraser shouldn’t happen, whether it’s at a Hollywood luncheon or in the workplace. -
Courts
Fast Times At 40 Foley: Second Circuit Drama In Zarda v. Altitude Express
This history-making case generated a slew of interesting, funny, and even snarky opinions. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Second Circuit Says Sexual Orientation Is Protected Under Title VII
With a broader circuit split, this case will almost certainly give the high court another opportunity to resolve the issue. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 02.27.18
* The Supreme Court heard argument in Janus yesterday and, well, labor rights were fun while they lasted! [National Law Journal]
* Marvin Washington’s pot decriminalization suit dismissed, continuing the Jets losing streak. [Law360]
* The explosion of Emoji keyboards presents a problem for eDiscovery. So bust out those Rick & Morty stickers if you want to keep your insider trading habits from prying eyes. [Legaltech News]
* How does a receiver deal with Bitcoin? How can currency with no “home” be seized? A Jones Day partner is figuring that out. [The Recorder]
* Supreme Court debates whether or not Amex can prevent merchants from offering incentives to keep people from using their Amex card. So if it gets more difficult to use your corporate card, blame the justices. [Courthouse News Service]
* The head of legal relationship management for Barclays discusses the bank’s model for dealing with outside counsel. [Big Law Business]
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Labor / Employment, On The Job
Lions, And Tigers, And … The Flu? Oh My!
What if flu shots are mandatory -- with termination for those who refuse such vaccinations? Is that legal? -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Non-Disclosure Agreements In The #MeToo Era
Should we ban the use of NDAs when sexual misconduct is involved? Let’s weigh the pros and cons. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Shocking! Fired For Sleeping On The Job -- And Awarded Damages!
Believe it or not, there are reasonable accommodations in the workplace that can -- and must -- be made under the ADA for sleep apnea. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
5 Things Not To Do If You Want To Run Your Own Firm And Not Get Sued By Your Own Employees
Why have a sexual harassment policy? It will never happen to you, of course. But just in case, you better be prepared. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
New Lawsuit By Former Weinstein Employee Paints A Grim Picture
It’s going to take many months (and maybe years) before we see a resolution to this suit.
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Labor / Employment, On The Job
7-Eleven ICE Raids Reflect Important Enforcement Strategy Shift
There are several key takeaways to think about in light of this new enforcement strategy. -
Labor / Employment
Will You Be The Next Victim Of Sexual Harassment? Stay Away From Grandma The Clown!
No, #Metoo has not gone too far. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
White Conservative Dudes Sue Google For Gender And Race Discrimination
Can conservative white guys really sue for discrimination and harassment? Yup! -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Sex And Biglaw: Why Do The Suits Keep Coming?
It’s no surprise that in the age of #MeToo, white male hegemony in Biglaw is being exposed, called out, and challenged. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
The New Wolves Of Wall Street?
Certain Seattle employees with well-known tech companies allegedly used their company-issued email accounts to buy services from prostitutes and their pimps. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
The Friend Zone And Sexual Harassment
Be mindful of the fact that you must remain professional with coworkers who have become your friends. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
#MeToo And What To Do With Old Claims
Following policy and making defensible decisions is critical. A company ignores old complaints at its peril.