A pilot’s claims that his employer violated his rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act were properly considered in a jury trial rather than through […]
A former employee’s patent applications containing methods and trade secrets obtained during his employment may breach confidentiality obligations in an agreement with his former employer. But […]
President Joe Biden recently issued an executive order that broadly addresses “promoting competition in the American economy.” The order indicated that some noncompetes may be unfair, […]
Many 401(k) plans now prefer to keep the accounts of retiring employees. There are pros and cons, however, to encouraging retirees to leave their money in […]
Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently adopted emergency heat-illness prevention rules that apply when temperatures in a work area reach or exceed 80 degrees. The […]
As a result of a compromise reached during recent budget negotiations, Pennsylvania repealed an administrative rule that would have substantially increased the salary threshold needed to […]
If employers grant continued telework as an accommodation for employees with disabilities, they need to ensure the workers are engaged and have the same promotional opportunities […]
Biometric information privacy continues to be a risky area for employers—especially in Illinois. The state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), passed in 2008, sets forth a […]