The New York Times has published a prominent report on pregnancy discrimination in America's workforce. Reporters interviewed dozens of women who claim to have suffered pregnancy discrimination, along with their lawyers and a number of government officials. They also...
Month: June 2018
What’s Your Company’s Policy On Using Airbnb For Business Travel?
With "sharing economy" alternatives becoming more widely available, you need a clear policy on whether your employees are allowed to stay at private residences advertised on Airbnb or similar platforms. Airbnb was founded in 2008 to hook travelers up with people with...
Can You Get Fired For What You Post On Social Media?
With all the furor over Facebook privacy concerns and the implementation of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), many companies quickly took steps to revise or reaffirm their privacy policies. You probably received countless emails about privacy policy...
Walmart Sues Senior Executive Over New Job, Noncompete Agreement
When employees believe they aren't bound by noncompete agreements, employers often receive little warning when those agreements are about to be violated. Most employees don't disclose to their employers when they are job hunting, and they may accept new positions...
Cheerleaders Allege Wage Theft, Harassment By Staff And Fans
A group of former cheerleaders for the Houston Texans have filed two employment lawsuits in the past two weeks. The first was filed as a potential class action against the National Football League and alleges that Texans cheerleaders are not fairly compensated or paid...