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$27M Verdict Warns Employers: Vet and Train Employees or Pay the Price

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A recent $27 million jury verdict should put every employer, especially those in the hospitality, retail, and entertainment industries, on high alert: failing to properly screen and train employees can result in significant...more

Offit Kurman

Your Guide to Dealing with Subpoenas Effectively

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In this week's episode of OK at Work, attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger from Offit Kurman delve into the topic of subpoenas. They discuss what a subpoena is, who can receive one, and the proper steps to take when...more

Mintz

[Podcast] Mintz On Air: Practical Policies – When Should You Hire an Employment Lawyer?

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In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin discusses with colleague and Member Andrew Bernstein when the best time is to hire an employment lawyer. This episode is part of a series...more

Frost Brown Todd

Recent Survey Shows Class Actions on the Rise and More Expensive to Defend

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Recently, Carlton Fields issued its 2025 Class Action Survey based on interviews of general counsel or senior counsel at more than 300 Fortune 1000 and other large companies across a variety of industries. The results from...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Whistleblower Challenges and Employer Responses: One-on-One with Alex Barnard

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Addressing whistleblower claims is one of the most sensitive and complex issues employers face. It becomes especially challenging when the claims involve compliance officers, risk officers, or even lawyers tasked with...more

Cooley LLP

10th Circuit Decision Highlights Best Practices for Employers Planning Reductions in Force

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In Raymond v. Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, the US Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit considered and rejected a group of former employees’ allegations that they were selected for termination in a reduction in force (RIF)...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Complying With Recent Guidance From Delaware Courts Regarding Enforcement of Noncompetes

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In line with the national trend making noncompetes more difficult to enforce, a number of Delaware courts have recently refused to “blue pencil” overbroad noncompetition agreements and have stricken them in their entirety. As...more

BakerHostetler

Inoculating Employers Against Religious Discrimination Claims - Sixth Circuit Gives University Victory over Employee’s Religious...

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It is cold and flu season, and COVID-19 remains an ongoing threat. Have you inoculated your workplace against claims of religious discrimination?...more

Carlton Fields

[Webinar] 2024 Class Action Survey Results - May 2nd, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

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Please join us for a webinar on the 2024 Carlton Fields Class Action Survey results. Now in its 13th year, the survey offers both a current snapshot and insights over time into management practices and experiences of in-house...more

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[Webinar] 2023 Class Action Survey Results - April 11th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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The 2023 Carlton Fields Class Action Survey provides an overview of important issues and practices related to class action matters and management. The annual publication reports on historical trends captured since the...more

Genova Burns LLC

Employer Documentation Saves the Day & Earns Dismissal of Age Bias Lawsuit

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On April 4, 2022, in the matter of Jane Rocks, et al. v. PNC Investments LLC, et al., a three-judge Appellate Panel affirmed the Superior Court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of PNC Investments LLC and dismissing the...more

Fisher Phillips

Develop A Proactive COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan Or Risk Employees Seeking Court Intervention

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A group of employees concerned about their workplace safety amidst the COVID-19 pandemic just filed a legal action against their employer seeking a court order that would require the company to comply with federal safety...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Employment Practices Liability Insurance – Strategic Guidance For The Most Complex Epli Claim Coming Across Your Desk -...

Back by popular demand, ACI’s EPLI conference returns to New York City. Whether you are a claims manager, underwriter, risk manager, in-house or outside counsel, this is your most worthwhile opportunity to network and...more

FordHarrison

[Event] Managing the Modern Workplace: Tips and Trends for Labor and Employment Law Compliance - November 21st, St. Louis,...

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Join FordHarrison attorneys for a program featuring timely and detailed update on emerging concerns in labor and employment law at the federal and state levels, including the following topics: • Up in Smoke – Medical...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Failure to Immediately Address Employee Behavioral Issues Not Evidence of Pretext in Later Termination

In employment discrimination cases, when the plaintiff makes out a prima facie claim of bias, the employer must articulate legitimate non-discriminatory reasons for the action. The plaintiff then has the ultimate burden of...more

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Highest Court in Canada Says Substance, not Form, will Determine Independent Contractor or Employee Status

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A recent Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision considered whether a franchisee who entered into a franchise agreement with a franchisor was an employee or an independent contractor. The fact-specific case, Modern Cleaning...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Investigating Sexual Assault in the Workplace—A Cautionary Tale

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Sexual harassment in the workplace continues to be a top legal risk for employers, especially in the context of the #metoo movement. Employers have a duty to investigate and promptly deal with allegations of harassment in the...more

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