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January 24, 2018 | National Law Journal

The #MeToo Implications of the Supreme Court's Workplace Class-Action Case

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the consolidated cases at the start of the term in October, just before the #MeToo movement would take off nationally.

By Erin Mulvaney

4 minute read

January 23, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

HR's #MeToo Dilemma: How Much to Say About That Fired Employee?

"The inclination both culturally and legally for companies was historically not to publicize reasons for employees or executives leaving the company," one lawyer tells Corporate Counsel.

By Erin Mulvaney

7 minute read

January 22, 2018 | National Law Journal

US Labor Department, Eyeing SCOTUS Case, Moves to Shield In-House Judges

Federal agencies are waiting and watching how the U.S. Supreme Court decides a major new challenge to the lawfulness of the SEC's administrative law judges.

By Erin Mulvaney

4 minute read

January 22, 2018 | National Law Journal

Some Federal Workers Are Still Fighting to Get Paid From the Last Shutdown

Four years ago, federal employees sued for the pay they earned for working while the lights were off for the 16-day standoff in 2013. The government with a third party is currently calculating the total amount owed to these workers. "It's inexcusable that we are in this position again. Federal workers are going to work—often in dangerous jobs—and won't know if they will be paid," Washington employment law attorney Heidi Burakiewicz said.

By Erin Mulvaney

5 minute read

January 18, 2018 | Law.com

Labor of Law: Talking About John Ring, Trump's Latest NLRB Nominee

What to know about the Morgan Lewis partner nominated to the NLRB? Big Law opens up about Trump's latest pick for the board.

By Erin Mulvaney

6 minute read

January 16, 2018 | National Law Journal

EEOC Resists Judge's Deadline to Craft Rules for Employer 'Wellness' Programs

"It would also be permissible for the EEOC to decide never to issue such regulations, or for the EEOC to study the issue for several years before commencing a new rulemaking," the U.S. Justice Department said on behalf of the EEOC.

By Erin Mulvaney

4 minute read

January 15, 2018 | National Law Journal

Trump Picks Morgan Lewis Partner John Ring to Fill NLRB Vacancy

John Ring would replace Philip Miscimarra, a former Morgan Lewis partner in Chicago who had been a key vote for business interests during his term on the Obama-era board.

By Erin Mulvaney

5 minute read