What Northwestern’s Football Player Union Could Mean
On April 25, 2014, 76 student athletes from Northwestern University cast their votes on whether the players should certify a union to bargain on their behalves under the National Labor Relations Act...
View ArticleGovernment Moves to Raise Minimum Wage for Government Workers
While efforts in Congress to raise the national minimum wage — currently $7.25 per hour — have received resistance from employers and a lukewarm reception for legislators, the Obama Administration’s...
View ArticleSCOTUS May Consider Circuit Split on Retirement Plan Vesting
As more and more employers in the United States are shying away from providing permanently vested benefits to their employees and retirees, a circuit split has erupted regarding the interpretation of...
View ArticleWhen Does Criticism Become Concerted Action?
Employers have always had to deal delicately with criticism and insubordination by employees. On one hand, it is important for employees to feel they have an outlet for identifying problems in the...
View ArticleConsidering a Criminal Record During Hiring
The hiring of individuals with criminal records is a sensitive issue. On one hand, many released convicts have a great deal of talent and exuberance to offer and can contribute significantly in a...
View ArticleHiring Discrimination Based on Immigration Status
Federal law prohibits employers from hiring non-resident workers who do not have legal authorization to work in the United States. However, once a worker has such authorization, employers must treat...
View ArticleShould You Have An Arbitration Clause in Your Employment Contract?
When you are negotiating an employment agreement, there are many things to consider beyond the basics of the job description and salary. Unfortunately, not every employment situation works out ideally,...
View ArticleAre You Protected Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination?
The United States has a long history of affording protections to groups commonly targeted with harassment and discrimination. Today, state and federal officials are turning their attention to the...
View ArticleWhen D.C. Employers Use Criminal Records in Hiring
When you have a criminal record, it can be daunting to find a job. You might be surprised to learn that one in four Americans has been arrested. There is a stigma attached to a criminal history that...
View ArticleU.S. Supreme Court Determines Scope of Whistleblower Protection under the...
In Lawson v. FMR LLC, whistleblowers worked for mutual fund advisers, rather than the public company mutual funds. The Court of Appeals determined they did not fall within the whistleblower protections...
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