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Was It a GC Demotion or Pregnancy Discrimination?

An in-house lawyer at the University of Manitoba is working on a labor and employment issue facing the Canadian college, and she's the one filing the complaint.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Whistleblower Award Spotlights Anti-Retaliation Compliance

In a maximum award to a whistleblower, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made clear that the agency loves whistleblowers and intends to punish companies that retaliate against them.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Be Mindful of Mental Health in the Workplace

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and employers should be evaluating the accommodations and assistance they can provide for employees experiencing problems associated with mental health.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

When Agencies Attack Confidentiality Agreements

Federal agencies are cracking down on confidentiality agreements deemed to have a chilling impact on employees' abilities to make disclosures to the government.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

If Unsavory Allegations Go Viral, Don't Make It Worse

Sometimes a public accusation and reputational harm can be more damaging than facing legal action.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Mum's the Word

An in-house lawyer has ethical qualms, but not much more is known.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Executive Perks Can't Be Kept Secret

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission isn't a big fan of undisclosed perks for executives.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Supreme Court 'Mach Mining' Decision a Win for Employers

The justices ruled that federal judges may review whether the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission makes a good-faith effort to conciliate with companies it alleges have engaged in discrimination.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

After Bruce Jenner: Transgender Inclusiveness at Work

In an era when transgender people are still routinely discriminated against, Bruce Jenner talking about his gender identity has echoes in the workplace.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

SEC Whistleblower Chief: Focus on Employment Agreements

The commission plans to make good on its promise to crack down on employment agreements that attempt to keep fraud complaints in-house.
2 minute read

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