Michael Schmidt

December 20, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Personal profile posts on business-oriented Internet sites pose potential problems for organizations regardless of whether they are publicly traded.

By Michael Schmidt and Art Samansky

4 minute read

December 15, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Michael Schmidt and Jennifer Queliz write: In 2017 New York continued its trend of enacting laws and regulations at both the state and local levels that cause epic headaches for employers. These new developments make clear that New York is unlikely to give up its title as one of the most pro-employee states in the nation. Here is a look back at some of the most significant developments.

By Michael Schmidt and Jennifer Queliz

8 minute read

January 28, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Employers will often enter into restrictive covenants to serve some legitimate business purpose.

By Michael Schmidt

6 minute read

January 14, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Employment law is full of inconsistencies.

By Michael Schmidt

8 minute read

December 31, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Most companies focus on federal laws that impose requirements on the employer-employee relationship, including those in the wage and hour arena.

By Michael Schmidt

6 minute read

December 17, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Recent months have seen a flurry of commentary and government activity when it comes to the intersection between an employees social media activity and a companys employment-related decisions.

By Michael Schmidt

10 minute read

December 03, 2012 | Inside Counsel

An employees claim of retaliation in the workplace used to be considered a throw in claim for relief in a complaint that was otherwise mired in underlying claims of discrimination or harassment.

By Michael Schmidt

4 minute read

November 19, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Fall typically brings distractions to the workplace, from some employees monitoring fantasy football statistics online to others discussing their kids back-to-school issues around the water cooler.

By Michael Schmidt

4 minute read