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Employers face significant risks in incorrectly classifying a worker as an independent contractor, including significant tax, wage, and benefit liabilities. Are you prepared to counsel employers on key federal independent contractor issues? READ NOW...

Many employers use social media during the screening and hiring process and to investigate current employees. Do your clients understand the risks involved in conducting such research, including potentially implicating state and federal anti-discrimination...

Arbitration is a widely used form of alternative dispute resolution. Are you ready to advise your clients on drafting enforceable arbitration agreements and handling labor and employment disputes in arbitration? READ NOW » Arbitration of Employment...

Corporate transactions are picking up after a lag during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic. Are you ready to advise your clients on the key labor and employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions? READ NOW » Labor & Employment Corporate...

Litigating class and collective action employment discrimination cases is complex and requires consideration of a number of different procedural and substantive factors. Are you and your client ready to handle such actions? READ NOW » Employment...

Retention agreements require employees to remain in their jobs for a specific amount of time in exchange for higher compensation, retention bonus money, equity, and/or other benefits. Are you ensuring your clients are properly incentivizing employees...

Employers should provide a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of an employee’s gender identity or transgender status, and encourage transitioning employees to come forward to facilitate the employee’s transition in the workplace...

Companies are still at an elevated risk of trade secret theft. Are you prepared to counsel employers on key federal trade secret protection issues? READ NOW » Trade Secret Protection (Federal) Related Content Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA...

Under federal law, employees’ travel, meal periods, rest breaks, and on-call time are compensable under certain circumstances. Do your clients understand their obligations to compensate employees for this time? READ NOW » Compensable Time...

Is your company properly complying with federal laws affecting employers’ drug and alcohol testing practices? READ NOW » Drug and Alcohol Testing (Federal) Related Content Drug and Alcohol Use, Testing, and Accommodation: Key Employment...

2020 will go down in history as one of the most tumultuous years in modern times, due in large part to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. COVID-19 was undoubtedly the most significant issue affecting the workplace in 2020. Are you prepared to advise...

An employer’s failure to comply with the requirements of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may result in needless lawsuits. Are your clients prepared to vigorously defend such actions with proven litigation strategies? READ NOW » Family...

Now more than ever, employers need advice on workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I) and social/racial justice developments. Review our new resource kit covering a wide variety of D&I and social justice issues. READ NOW » Workplace Diversity...

March is Women’s History Month. Employers must heed laws designed to protect female employees. For example, are you ready to help your clients avoid pregnancy discrimination claims? READ NOW » Related Content Pregnancy and Parental...

Although the gender pay gap has narrowed since the enactment of the Equal Pay Act (EPA), employers should still strive to limit exposure for equal pay violations and adopt policies and procedures that satisfy the EPA. Are you prepared to advise employers...

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Under California law, most employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave. Have you advised your clients to update their sick leave policy to comply with this obligation in California? READ NOW: Paid Sick Leave Policy (With Acknowledgment)(CA) »...

In light of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, employers must decide whether to require their workforce to be vaccinated and whether employees can properly avoid being vaccinated. Review this newly updated practice note by Colin Barnacle, L&E partner at...

Workplace bullying hinders worker productivity and lowers employee morale. It is essential to train managers and employees to identify workplace bullying and to take active steps to prevent and respond to it. READ NOW: Workplace Bullying Prevention...

Keep up with the various types of COVID-19 workplace cases employees have filed against employers to date with this recently updated and revised incisive litigation analysis by Fisher Phillips, LLP. READ NOW: COVID-19 Workplace Litigation Trends »...

In the days following the recent riot at the U.S. Capitol, there have been many reports of employees being terminated or suspended due to their participation. Are you prepared to advise employers on laws that prohibit discrimination against workers because...

With the new presidential administration, there could be a significant uptick in enforcement activity by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Are you prepared to advise employers on the EEOC complaint and investigation process? READ...

Federal, state, and local jurisdictions have recommended, and in many cases required, workers to help slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) by wearing face masks. Are you ready to advise employers on their face mask and protective equipment obligations...

Despite a significant number of employees expressing concern with taking the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, employers have the right to require that they be vaccinated—subject to limited exceptions. Are you ready to advise employers on their COVID...

Proskauer L&E Partner Patrick J. Lamparello provides clarity on the ADEA and practical guidance on how to limit and defend against age discrimination claims. READ NOW: Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Key Considerations Related Content...