In my 20+ years as a management-side employment lawyer, I used to receive calls about all kinds of workplace situations, but there is one category that still gives me nightmares. “Hi Steve. Long time, no talk. The reason I’m...more
You’ve passed all the interviews. You’ve negotiated the salary. Finally, you receive the job offer. It’s a great opportunity. There’s only one problem: you’ll be going to work for your company’s direct competitor. It’s time...more
With over 20+ years representing employers, I have reviewed more employee handbooks than I care to remember. I have seen it all, from a hodgepodge of stapled sheets to stylish published booklets and everything in between. A...more
Wage cases are stressful for everyone involved. Workers, sometimes representing a large, similarly situated group, feel as though they were systematically underpaid. Employers often feel as though they tried to comply with...more
If confirmed, President Biden’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, will likely participate in deciding a critical issue in FLSA collective action litigation: whether federal courts have jurisdiction over...more
On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order labelled as an effort to promote competition in the American economy. Its primary focus is to encourage the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair—through rulemaking...more
11/3/2021
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