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Corporate Counsel

Before Hiring, Bring the Family for an Interview?

A Silicon Valley company's process, which involves speaking with the interviewee's family, may be hiring outside the bounds of the law.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Impacts of Marriage Equality on Benefits and HR Policies

After the U.S. Supreme Court's 'Obergefell' decision, employers should go back and take a fresh look at how their policies treat same-sex married couples.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

After a Storm, Weathering the Payroll Impacts

With more time left in hurricane season, employers need to know how to deal the payroll issues that come along with damaging weather.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Is an Obese Employee Legally Disabled?

The question for employers is whether obesity is a physical characteristic or a physiological disorder and a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

ACA Wins at Supreme Court, In-House Lawyers Look Ahead

With 'King v. Burwell' resolved and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act proceeding as planned, in-house attorneys should get to work to make sure their companies are fully compliant.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Revenge Hack: When Ex-Employees Cause Digital Mischief

What do you do when a recently fired employee has hacked into the company's network, downloading precious personnel records and crashing servers as retribution for being let go?
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Keep 'Take Your Dog to Work Day' on the Legal Leash

Before you let Fido through the swinging glass doors and into your conference rooms, there are a few legal implications to consider.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Don't Lock Out Unionized Acquisition Targets

Both financial and strategic investors often instinctively reject the idea of acquiring unionized companies. This can be a mistake.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

NLRB Knocks Handbook's Overly Broad Conflict of Interest Ban

After a recent decision from the National Labor Relations Board, companies will have to be careful about how they draft and structure rules against conflicts of interest.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

A No-Pregnancy Policy Is a No-Go Policy

If you want to implement a particularly bad employee policy at your company, try a "no pregnancy in the workplace" policy.
2 minute read

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