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

More legal chiefs have cybersecurity responsibilities, report finds

A higher percentage of companies also employ in-house lawyers responsible for cyber protection, the ACC Foundation and Ernst & Young reported. 

By Lyle Moran • Nov. 4, 2022

GC/CLO hiring roundup: Former GE general counsel joins Sotera Health

Albemarle, Tenable, Sourcepass and Gogo also announced new legal chiefs.

By Lyle Moran • Nov. 3, 2022

NLRB GC wants to curb workplace surveillance tech in the name of employees’ right to organize

Even if surveillance ostensibly has nothing to do with unionization, if it creates conditions that could impede organizational efforts, regulators could have grounds to seek its curtailment.

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 3, 2022

What’s in a job? Employers question remote employees working a second gig

Some recruiters, however, say companies should mind their business.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 1, 2022

4 major California employment law changes for 2023

Major themes include compensation and leave, but employers also will need to note legislation that adds retaliation protections, attorneys said.

By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 1, 2022

Lawsuits over Twitter golden parachutes could get messy

New owner Elon Musk now has access to sensitive internal communications that could touch on his claim the company has more fake accounts than it says it does.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 31, 2022

GC/CLO hiring roundup: Barclays lawyer named legal chief of M&A advisory firm

The Frick Collection, Glass House Brands, Synergy One Lending and Ranger Energy Services joined Tidal Partners in announcing new legal department leaders.

By Lyle Moran • Oct. 27, 2022

Littler: Former EEOC general counsel ‘intimidating’ employers over abortion travel benefits

In a letter to EEOC, the law firm claimed Sharon Fast Gustafson sent such messages to “a large number” of U.S. employers, including some of the firm’s clients.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 27, 2022

Google’s legal department encourages measured risk-taking

Members of Google’s legal team said communication with a wide array of colleagues and promoting DEI are also important elements of its culture. 

By Lyle Moran • Oct. 25, 2022

How to build a legal team while keeping the business in mind

Elastic CLO Carolyn Herzog says her approach to creating new legal department positions has been guided by a “one team mentality.” 

By Lyle Moran • Oct. 21, 2022

GC/CLO hiring roundup: AbbVie promotes Siatis to general counsel

Stewart Information Services, Senda Biosciences, Lumos and Lineage Logistics also announced new legal department leaders.

By Lyle Moran • Oct. 20, 2022