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Court: You Can't Be Fired for Criticizing Your Boss' Salary

It could be the sort of "concerted activity" protected by the National Labor Relations Act, according to a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Expert: Online Dating Is a Risk for Employers

A recent article warns employers that 22 percent of 25- to 34-year-olds are using online dating sites and applications, which could lead to disastrous results if accessed while at work.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Can You Discipline Employees Who Abuse the FMLA?

Unfortunately, there's no clear-cut answer.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

EEOC: More Workers Are Filing Retaliation Claims

Retaliation claims against employers are on the rise, according to newly released enforcement and litigation data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

The Zika Virus: What Employers Need to Know

Companies are rightfully concerned about the Zika virus, particularly those with employees that travel to the Caribbean, Central America and South America. Here are employment law considerations relating to the virus.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Pharma's IP Lawyers Getting Needed Attention

Lawyers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries have had their hands full fighting challenges to patents and accusations of price gouging. But it appears they are armed and ready to continue their fight.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Court: Employee Handbook Isn't a Contract

If you have new hires sign an employee handbook, you may be interested in a recent New Jersey appellate court decision.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Report: The Retail Litigation Center Tackled More Cases in 2015

The Retail Litigation Center had its busiest year yet in 2015. The latest annual report released Tuesday revealed that the legal center attached to the Retail Industry Leaders Association has expanded its impact since it was established five years ago, with significant growth this past year in particular.
3 minute read

Law.com

Yahoo Ranking System Driving Discrimination Lawsuit

The Sunnyvale, California-based tech giant got slapped with a lawsuit this week alleging gender discrimination, but not the kind one might typically expect, especially in Silicon Valley.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

The Next Class Action Threat: Website Accessibility

Is your company's website accessible to individuals with disabilities? If not, brace for potential class action litigation. There's been a wave of lawsuits alleging popular websites violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, and more could be on the way.
4 minute read

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