In the complex ecosystem of the workplace, supervisors serve as linchpins, bridging the gap between organizational objectives and employee implementation. Their role is pivotal in ensuring productivity, fostering team...more
Severance: Labor Board Prohibits Employers from Restricting Employee Speech in Severance Agreements -
In the Apple TV+ show Severance, employees of Lumon Industries may agree to a "severance" program in which non-work...more
4/6/2023
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Confidentiality Policies ,
Construction Industry ,
Discrimination ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Former Employee ,
Harassment ,
Health and Safety ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Labor Law Violations ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Offer Letters ,
OSHA ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Remote Working ,
Safety Violations ,
Section 7 ,
Severance Agreements ,
Strategic Enforcement Plan ,
Unions ,
Workplace Hazards ,
Workplace Safety
When a union knocks on an employer's door, it can be a shock and awe experience for the unprepared employer. It is important for employers to understand their rights and obligations when dealing with unions to ensure that...more
4/3/2023
/ Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Florida ,
Labor Regulations ,
Labor Relations ,
NLRA ,
Protected Concerted Activity ,
State and Local Government ,
Strategic Planning ,
Unions
When a union knocks on an employer's door, it can be a shock and awe experience for the unprepared employer. It is important for employers to understand their rights and obligations when dealing with unions to ensure that...more
Recently, leading officials in the Biden administration have taken steps to prevent employers from sharing their lawful views on collective bargaining in order to aid union efforts to organize more employees. These actions...more
Where Does Employer Liability for Workplace Injuries in a Post-COVID Work End? Liable at Work, but Not Off-Site?
The COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic era saw an increase in the number of employees working from home. For...more
Late yesterday, the United States Senate approved a bill that will ban employers from requiring employees to settle sexual harassment and sexual assault claims in arbitration without the option of filing a civil lawsuit. The...more
Welcome to our final issue of the 2021 edition of SuperVision. Our attorneys have examined trending topics, discussed recent legal developments, and answered frequently asked questions. These are some of the issues we believe...more
11/3/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Infectious Diseases ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
OSHA ,
Vaccinations ,
Workers' Compensation Claim ,
Workplace Safety
[co-author: Kelsie Wiltse]
Welcome to our third issue of the 2021 edition of SuperVision. It is no surprise that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is still causing issues -- and that certainly includes issues for employers....more
8/6/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Infectious Diseases ,
NLRB ,
Unions ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workers' Compensation Claim ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome
With the second issue of the 2021 edition of SuperVision, we are focusing on "what's next." More than 100 days into Biden's Presidency and with more than 100 million Americans fully vaccinated from COVID-19, we...more
5/6/2021
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Policies ,
Infectious Diseases ,
NLRB ,
OSHA ,
Section 7 ,
Vaccinations ,
Website Accessibility ,
Workplace Safety
This year’s regular session of the West Virginia legislature simultaneously granted employers more rights while taking some away.
The Giveth -
First, the good news. Employers in West Virginia may now withhold from an...more
On April 17, 2016, Governor Tom Wolf signed Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program into law, making it the 24th state with a comprehensive medical marijuana program. The new law — Act 16 or the “MMA” — will protect...more