In February, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled employers offering severance agreements containing broad non-disparagement and confidentiality clauses violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The McLaren Macomb decision is seen by many as a...
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Appeals court rejects limits to California employer-mandated arbitration
Few people know what arbitration is but chances are you have signed an agreement with your employer waiving your right to have your dispute with your employer decided by a jury. Instead, any employment dispute will be decided by an arbitrator—paid for by your...
California employment law changes for 2021
In 2021, California will offer new benefits and opportunities to workers in the form of evolving employment law regulations. Forward-thinking legislative efforts, set to take effect this year, will have a significant impact on employees across the state. These new...
What do California’s new labor laws mean for employees?
Under Governor Newsom, California's latest legislative session ended with the creation of several important new employment laws. These give workers more choices and stronger workplace protections.Sites such as the San Francisco Business Times and The National Law...
Cheerleaders File Sex Discrimination Suit Against Houston Texans
In the #MeToo era, working women in a range of jobs and industries are saying, "Enough." In a recent, shocking example, six former cheerleaders have taken legal action against the Houston Texans football team and cheerleading coach, alleging they worked in a hostile...
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes A Blow Against Workers’ Rights
This past May, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that employees must comply with arbitration clauses in their employment contracts. Those clauses require plaintiffs to resolve legal disputes with their employers through arbitration instead of joining...
Employee rights in the aftermath of a hurricane
When hurricanes or other natural disasters strike, most people are concerned primarily with survival and recovery in the aftermath. The last thing those living in impacted areas are probably worrying about is protecting their jobs. Unfortunately, if this unforeseen...