Ask a Lawyer: What Should I Include in Job Offer Letters?
Question: My company is hiring. What should I include in the offer letter? More >
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Tech Support Independent Contractor Class Claims Climbing
Wage-and-hour class litigation tends to come in waves. In 2019, we are seeing another wave gather on the horizon: misclassification collective actions alleging that companies have improperly classified at-the-elbow (“ATE”) support workers as contractors and thus denied them the overtime required under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and parallel state laws. More >
Mark Girouard Authors Article on Big Data in Recruiting and Hiring
Labor and employment attorney Mark Girouard authored an article for The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law on recognizing and managing the perils of using algorithms in recruiting and hiring. More >
Liability for Allegedly Unnecessary Product Recall?
The conventional advice to manufacturers and retailers of consumer products when assessing a potential product safety issue is typically as follows: “When in doubt, report.” And while it is still generally good advice to err on the side of reporting potential product safety issues to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), companies must be cognizant of the full magnitude of a decision to initiate a voluntary product recall. A new lawsuit filed last week in New York federal court illustrates why. More >
7th Circuit Affirms CPSA Penalties Against Spectrum Brands, Inc.
On May 9, 2019, the 7th Circuit upheld the government’s Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) claims against Spectrum Brands, Inc. stemming from its failure to immediately notify the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of a potential defect in coffee pots distributed by one of Spectrum’s affiliates. More >
In-House Lawyers Can Be Subjected to Restrictive Covenant Agreements, A Recent Decision Suggests
Lawyers generally believe non-competes don’t apply to the profession. That’s mostly true, including for in-house counsel. A recent court decisions calls this into question. More >
Ninth Circuit Applies Dynamex Retroactively
On Thursday, May 2, the Ninth Circuit issued a significant decision holding that the California Supreme Court’s recent Dynamex ruling applies retroactively. More >
Employers Learn of September 30 Deadline to Submit Full Pay Data
Larger employers concerned about the deadline for submitting pay data to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently learned that they must submit pay data by September 30, 2019. More >
Non-Resident Employers Must Comply with Minneapolis Paid Sick-and-Safe Leave, Appellate Court Rules
On April 29, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a key decision regarding Minneapolis’ sick-and-safe-time (SST) ordinance. As a result of the decision, the Minneapolis SST ordinance not only remains in effect, but it can now be enforced against non-resident employers. The court also affirmed the district court’s determination that the ordinance is not preempted by state law. More >
Ask a Lawyer: As an Employer, What Are My Parental Leave Obligations?
Question: One of my employees recently shared with me that she is expecting a baby. We’re a small, but growing company, with about 25 employees. I know we’re not covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, but I want to make sure we handle everything in the right way. What are our obligations for parental leave, if any, and how do other companies handle that process? More >
