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Employment Laws to Watch Out For in 2016

It's 2016 and it seems like there are 2,016 new employment laws. Here are some of the major changes to expect across the country.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Can In-House Lawyers Prevent Litigation?

Nick Brestoff says he wrote his book “to open up an entirely new field.” He didn't invent the concept of preventive law, but no company he knows is practicing it.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Are You Doing Enough to Prevent Workplace Violence?

As the recent mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, highlights, it's an unfortunate reality that modern workplaces need strong security measures to protect employees. In fact, it's the law in California that employers provide a safe workplace.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Under New DOJ Policy, An Unsafe Workplace Could Be a Crime

The U.S. Departments of Labor and Justice announced on Dec. 17 a new joint initiative to crack down on environmental and workplace safety crimes.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Noncompetes a Nonstarter in California? Think Again

If your company has written off its California employees as “untouchable” when it comes to noncompete agreements, it may be time to take another look.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

The 5 Big Labor and Employment Stories of 2015

Busy federal agencies and a plaintiffs bar active on the employment front made 2015 an eventful year in this space. Here are five highlights.
5 minute read

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Trends in Whistleblower Retaliation Claims, and How Companies Can Steer Clear of Trouble

The trend in these cases has established key factors employers should monitor to increase the likelihood of success against such claims.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Minimum Wage Changes Could Have Maximum Impact on Pay Scales

The debate about raising the federal minimum wage—currently set at $7.25 an hour unless federal contractors are involved—continues to be divisive and politically charged. With little evidence that the national minimum wage will increase anytime soon, many states and municipalities have taken matters into their own hands.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'Portable Benefits Plans' Suggested for Gig Workers

Gigs aren't just for musicians these days. The U.S. economy is moving toward "pop-up" businesses, which staff employees for the particular moment in time.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

California's New Fair Pay Act Could Make Waves Elsewhere

Lawmakers in California can generally be counted on to make some of the nation's toughest employment laws. This continues to be the case with the new law to increase gender equity in pay.
3 minute read

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