Tech surveillance can stave off insider threats, but employers need guardrails

In some cases, electronic surveillance practices could infringe on worker rights covered under the National Labor Relations Act.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Dec. 1, 2022

Circle K to pay EEOC $8M over pregnancy, disability bias charges

The subsidiary of the second-largest U.S. convenience store operator will pay one of the highest dollar amounts recouped by the EEOC in 2022.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 30, 2022

In-house counsel jobs have become far more demanding

The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has further increased workloads for legal department lawyers who must address a complex array of issues.

By Henrik Nilsson • Nov. 30, 2022

In-house counsel receive larger bonuses and raises, survey finds

The most common salary range identified by more than 1,600 in-house attorney survey respondents was $200,000 to $249,000.

By Lyle Moran • Nov. 29, 2022

EEOC: Recruiter’s sex discrimination, retaliation charge ends in $90K settlement

The recruiter alleged she was fired shortly after complaining to HR that her boss cursed at and ridiculed her but did not treat male employees similarly.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 29, 2022

Tackling labor and employment issues with a structured team solution

For legal departments experiencing or trying to head off attrition, implementing a structured team approach is invaluable.

By Charlie Sandel • Nov. 28, 2022

HR largely complying with NYC pay transparency laws

Labor experts are highlighting all kinds of unintended consequences of salary disclosure.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 28, 2022

Hiring roundup: Virgin Galactic names Sarah Kim its new legal chief

Arbol, ImmunoGen, Falcon Capital Advisors and Universal Engineering Sciences also announced new legal department leaders.

By Lyle Moran • Nov. 23, 2022

Objective measures can provide flexibility under NYC pay transparency law

By tying salary to experience and skill, employers could have a reasonable defense against discrimination claims within the range they publicize, specialists say. 

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 23, 2022

1 in 4 hiring managers say they’re less likely to hire Jewish applicants

“In this era of fighting for equality in hiring, Jewish individuals have largely been left out of the conversation,” ResumeBuilder said.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 23, 2022

41 legal departments honored for their efforts to boost diversity

HP, McDonald’s, Pfizer and U.S. Bank are among those whose legal functions achieved Mansfield Rule certification from Diversity Lab. 

By Lyle Moran • Nov. 22, 2022

5 employee handbook sections that may need an overhaul in 2023

As employers consider their current policies, they may decide to create a set of criteria to judge their handbooks against their values.

By Katie Clarey • Nov. 22, 2022

Hiring roundup: Oracle names former HSBC CLO its new legal chief

AffiniPay, Buzzfeed, Ohio Northern University and American Financial Group also announced new legal department leaders.

By Lyle Moran • Nov. 17, 2022

EEOC’s failure to monitor length of intake may shut out potential charges, GAO says

The intake process varies from as short as 11 days to as long as 111 days, according to the report.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 17, 2022

President Biden signs bill voiding NDAs in cases of sexual assault, harassment

The Speak Out Act would allow those who have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment in the workplace — and who have signed NDAs — to talk about their experiences.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 16, 2022

More large companies are hiring experienced outsiders for GC posts

Rapid changes sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic have prompted Fortune 500 corporations to frequently seek legal department leaders from outside their ranks.

By Lyle Moran • Nov. 15, 2022

Depression, concussion didn’t render Spotify worker incapable of signing separation agreement, 2nd Cir. says

Two courts agreed that the FMLA waiver was not “a clear attempt to capitalize on [her] mental state,” as the lawsuit claimed.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 15, 2022

Gut check: There’s a difference between layoffs in tech and tech-sector layoffs

Despite chaos at Twitter, high-profile hiring freezes and cuts at the largest tech companies, hiring tech workers still proves difficult.

By Matt Ashare • Nov. 15, 2022

Why privacy professionals should work closely with company engineers

Transcend's general counsel, Brandon Wiebe, said the increasingly technical nature of data privacy regulations requires cross-functional collaboration. 

By Lyle Moran • Nov. 11, 2022

GC/CLO hiring roundup: HubSpot hires Gusto CLO as new legal chief

Aurora, Denodo, Enclave Markets, and Red Robin also announced new legal department leaders.

By Lyle Moran • Nov. 10, 2022

Midterms result in marijuana, minimum wage and right-to-work changes

While most eyes focused on congressional and gubernatorial races, a number of state and local ballot initiatives touched upon hot-button workplace issues.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 10, 2022

Axiom enters Australian market with new acquisition

The legal talent platform said its purchase of Plexus Engage will allow it to expand its growing footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Lyle Moran • Nov. 8, 2022

How to address mental health issues in compliance with FMLA, ADA

Due to the prevalence of mental health issues, employees are often in in need of family medical leave, accommodations, or EAP assistance.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 8, 2022

Healthcare facility fired employee because of her anxiety disorder, jury finds

The worker requested intermittent FMLA leave but wasn’t eligible, EEOC said, and the employer made no attempt to find an alternative accommodation.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 8, 2022

Ex-Twitter lawyers likely to attract employer interest, recruiters say

Even though the in-house job market has softened, lawyers from the social media giant have experience that should help them land new gigs.

By Lyle Moran • Nov. 7, 2022