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Boss Learns $21 Million Lesson in Honoring Employee Religious Beliefs
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Park Hotels and Resorts, formerly known as Hilton Worldwide, was hit with a $21.5 million verdict for failing to honor an employee's civil and constitutionally...
Age Discrimination Protections Don't Apply to Job Applicants, Court Rules
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
In a divided decision, the en banc Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals overturned its prior three-member panel decision, and ruled that age discrimination...
Can Municipalities Pass Right-to-Work Laws?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
So-called "right-to-work" laws prohibit companies and unions to enter security agreements that require all employees to become members of a union or require...
Startups: The Legal Case for Asking for Permission First
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
There are a handful of disruptive companies that have asked for forgiveness, rather than permission, when setting up a business. Classic examples are Airbnb,...
Top 5 Legal Tips for Labor Department Complaints, Violations
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Department of Labor enforces regulations covering everything from wage and hour laws and union activity to workplace safety statutes and workers'...
Best Practices for Your Business's Dress Code
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Drafting a business's handbook is an arduous process, but it's an accomplishment that is often a relief to complete. Right now, it may be time to go back and...