Insights: Results

Clear and Unmistakable Uncertainty

by William D. Edwards and Joseph J. Brennan

MV Transportation and the battle over the contract coverage test.

Withstand the Ban

by Jeffrey A. Calabrese and Kirby Black

With the recent Federal Trade Commission’s announcement proposing a complete ban on noncompete agreements, we offer advice to companies moving forward.

The Best Defense Against FLSA Lawsuits for Unpaid Overtime

by Maureen E. Carr

Six strategies to avoid costly liability.

Noncompete Extinct

by Mark W. Bakker

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a blanket ban on noncompete agreements that could radicalize post-termination protections afforded to employers.

Leading the Evolution in Workplace Law

by Best Lawyers

Colin G.M. Gibson discusses workplace safety, issues such as raising the minimum wage, and job-protected leaves. 

Eight Ways Arbitration Agreements Can Hurt Employers

by Kraig J. Marton

Arbitration might seem like an appealing alternative, but it could cost you time and money.

Staunch Competition

by Jennifer W. Corinis, Catherine H. Molloy and Andrea E. Nieto

On the other side of the pandemic, after record numbers of employee resignation, protecting trade secrets is both challenging and being challenged.

Don’t Fall Asleep at the Wheel

by Paul Goatley

Identify Exhaustion or Risk Waiving a Defense.

Legal Trends in the Modern Workplace

by Emma R. Schuering and Meghan H. Hanson

Employees are reevaluating their jobs and the workforce, including issues like pay equity, forced arbitration, paid time off, discrimination and other such policies as they continue to navigate a post-pandemic work life.

Trump Administration’s Termination of DACA, TPS, and H-4 EAD Immigration Programs Could Leave Employers in a Lurch

by Ann Massey Badmus

Several immigration programs that have authorized over a million immigrant workers are expected to end in 2018 and 2019.

The Struggle Is Real

by Justin Smulison

Businesses are overlooking state and federal laws when downsizing or closing operations, driving a tidal wave of class action lawsuits from former employees.

Empowering Employers

by Elizabeth L.A. Garvish and Alexandra Sarrine

Ten things that you need to know before you file a labor certification application with the DOL.

What Does Workplace Harassment Look Like in 2021?

by Victoria E. Langley

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the U.S. workforce. But has it changed harassment on the job?

Biometric Data in the Workplace

by C.R. Wright and Steven Ferenczy

Potential risks and legal considerations.

Can Employers Legally Require Their Employees to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?

by Candace E. Johnson

With the COVID-19 vaccine more widely available now, many employers are asking if they can require employees to receive the vaccine and what risks are involved in doing so.

Major Change to FLSA Procedure

by Greg Mansell

The Sixth Circuit will determine if a major procedural change is warranted for employees seeking unpaid wages.