FCRA Holdings Offer Employers New Tools to Defend Against Class Actions
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) has proved a battleground for employers to defend against class-action lawsuits. Two recent court cases have provided holdings that should...
Study Proves – Your Poor Candidate Experience Is Losing Job Applicants
In a labor market where countless employers are struggling to find the workers, they need, creating a positive experience for applicants and job candidates is crucial....
Issues to Consider When Implementing an Employee Social Media Policy
Employers increasingly realize that their employees’ behavior on social media can have a major impact on their reputation, and with a survey from the Pew Research Center...
Fifth Circuit Overturns Injunction on Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees
A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reinstated President Biden’s executive order mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all federal civilian...
Oregon Allows Use of Paid Sick Leave for Certain Public Health Emergencies
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) has recently adopted a permanent rule expanding the reasons employees can use sick leave under the state’s sick and...
Federal Court Dismisses ADA Lawsuit Based on CBD Use
The laws regarding employee use of CBD products and the potential for a positive test for marijuana use have repeatedly been questioned by employers across the country, and the legal landscape...
Connecticut Launches Mandatory Retirement Program for Private-Sector Employees
After several years of anticipation, the Connecticut Retirement Security Authority (CRSA) has released a state retirement plan that will potentially affect as many as...
Supreme Court Ruling Limits Federal Jurisdiction Over Arbitration Awards
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a decision clarifying when federal courts have the jurisdiction to rule on motions to confirm, modify, or vacate arbitration awards under...
Washington Bill Requiring Disclosure of Payment and Benefits Information in Job Postings Signed Into Law
Washington’s Governor Jay Inslee has recently signed Senate Bill 5761 into law which will require employers to disclose the relevant...
Boston Bar Owner Admits to Failing to Conduct Background Check on Bouncer Accused of Murder
A downtown bar in the city of Boston is facing accusations of several violations after a bouncer it had never conducted a background check upon in its employ...