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DOL to target employment contract provisions
For employers, there is no way of knowing what the legislature, governmental agencies, employees, or competitors may throw your way next. For example, just last month the Labor Department’s top lawyer announced that the agency would target several specific employment-related contract provisions that they believe discourage workers from exercising their rights under federal workplace laws.
Lawmakers will reshape tax policy in 2025 — a tax expert explains what to expect
Although coverage of the 2024 election was dominated by the economy, taxes didn’t get much attention in the run-up to the vote. That’s a bit of a surprise, since 2025 will be a major year for America’s tax system – in fact, the fate of the most significant tax reform in three decades hangs in the balance.
Federal appeals court hears arguments over NLRB union rule
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently heard oral arguments in a case concerning a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision that changes how employers are required to respond to union organizing efforts.
No hostile work environment despite offensive images
Although a company allegedly showed racially insensitive images during an antidiscrimination training, including a Swastika, a hooded Klan person, and a noose, that one-time occurrence did not constitute a hostile work environment, a Virginia federal court judge has ruled.
NLRB complaint says Amazon jointly employees California drivers
Amazon’s labor practices are under fire as the National Labor Relations Board accuses the company of violating federal labor laws.
Judge allows SHRM discrimination case to proceed to trial
In a legal development that puts the world’s largest HR professional organization in the spotlight, a Colorado federal judge has denied the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) motion for summary judgment in a discrimination lawsuit filed by a former Black Egyptian employee.
Attorneys assess EEOC as consequential election nears
Given how much is at stake in the 2024 presidential election, the future direction of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is likely not near the top of anyone’s list outside of the employment bar. Yet that subject was very much top of mind for attorneys upon the recent release of an annual survey of EEOC activity.
Leaving a legacy: ESOPs are exit ramps with benefits
There are many ways to exit a business, some of which include complete or partial liquidation, or transfers of ownership via mergers and acquisitions, or through business brokers. One approach – establishing an employee stock ownership plan (or ESOP) – gives workers ownership interest in a company by way of stock shares.
Review denied in flight attendant’s sexual assault lawsuit
A federal appeals court has rejected a request for an en banc review in the case of a former Delta Air Lines flight attendant who alleges she was assaulted by a coworker and that Delta failed to adequately investigate her claims.
’Tis the season: need-to-know info about holiday compensation
Believe it or not, the holiday season is almost upon us, along with an increase in employee requests for time off. To ensure a smooth start to the new year, now is the time for employers to brush up on their knowledge of holiday pay and vacation benefit requirements.
Managing cybersecurity threats an ever-evolving process
Cyberattacks continue to grow, with a 30% increase in weekly attacks on corporate networks in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023, and a 25% rise compared to Q1 2024, according to Check Point Research.
Members of Congress call on companies to retain DEI programs as court cases grind on
A group of Democrats in Congress have appealed to the largest U.S. companies to continue their diversity, equity and inclusion programs, saying such efforts give everyone a fair chance at achieving the American dream.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – 74-year-old injured in two-vehicle crash
- Employment- Arbitrator finds unfair labor practices by school
- Medical Malpractice- Gallbladder removal surgery results in reparative procedure
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Car with mother, two children broadsided, rolled several times
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Driver, passenger suffer injuries after truck crosses into lane
- Fraud – Jury sides with couple in home construction case
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Triathlete suffered fractures after being struck by pickup truck
- Medical Malpractice- Nursing facility patient died after falling, suffering head injury
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Sales manager sustained multiple injuires in Virginia Beach collision
- Products Liability – Workplace accident results in amputation at the wrist
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Railroad worker injured in collision with tractor-trailer
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Evidence supports conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon
- Consumer Protection – Default judgment entered against auto dealership
- Criminal – Full court refuses to rehear Rogers-Singletary error case
- Tort -Former Libyan Army official defeats torture claims
- Tort – LLC doesn’t protect member from fraud claim
- Employment – Court lacks jurisdiction over former IRS employee’s claims
- Constitutional – District court erred when it excused minor from vaccination law
- Criminal – Court rejects Double Jeopardy Clause argument
- Civil Procedure – Court refuses to join non-party to copyright suit
- Criminal – Woman held in contempt for repeatedly interrupting court proceeding
- Civil Rights – Jury to decide if officer violated arrestee’s rights
- Appeals – Tardy appeal is dismissed
