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Corporate Counsel

NLRB Flags Several Provisions in Macy's Employee Handbook

The National Labor Relations Board is raising red flags over policies in the retailer's handbook.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

New ADA Lawsuits Target Website Accessibility

When the Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted in 1990, the Internet was only in its nascent stage. Now, some courts are extending the ADA's reach to websites that offer and sell goods or services to the public.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Prioritizing People During a Carve-Out Transaction

Carve-out transactions are incredibly complex, particularly when it comes to separating operations and systems. But there is a critical factor that can doom a deal if it is neglected: the people.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Ex-GC Says Zara Discriminated Because He's Gay and Jewish

Ian Miller sued fashion retailer Zara USA Inc., claiming the company took discriminatory actions because he is Jewish, homosexual and from the U.S.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Dealing With Food Allergies in the Workplace

An increase in food and nut allergies translates into risky territory for employers, who must accommodate food allergies under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

A Mean Boss Is Not a Disability

A California court recently affirmed that working under a bad supervisor is not considered a disability.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Can You Change Exempt Employees to Nonexempt?

Classifying employees as nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act isn't easy for employers. So just imagine the difficulties reversing course.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Disclosure Ethics vs. In-House Counsel Whistleblowing

When a general counsel is trying to prove he was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for trying to report corrupt practices up the ladder, how much information can he share?
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

NLRB Says Employee Dress Codes Are Out of Style

The case underscores the perils of applying certain restrictions to employee dress, as well as the National Labor Relations Board's ongoing push to take employers to task for employee handbook policies.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'Abercrombie & Fitch' Ruling an Equal Employment Warning

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's victory at the U.S. Supreme Court sends companies a message: make hiring decisions that involve such protected characteristics as religion at your own risk.
3 minute read

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