FTC’s Khan cites growing reach of noncompetes as a spark for ban idea

The agency’s chair also highlighted that innovation has not been stifled in states such as California which prohibit noncompetes.

By Lyle Moran • May 3, 2023

What does feds’ latest caution on AI mean for employers?

Last week’s statement from four agency heads showed a “united federal intent” to address growing AI adoption, a Littler Mendelson attorney said.

By Ryan Golden • May 2, 2023

Smaller bonuses produced slight dip in in-house counsel pay

More than 10% of legal department lawyers reported landing new positions last year, with a significant percentage receiving signing bonuses, a report found.

By Lyle Moran • May 2, 2023

California considers expanding layoff protections to contractors

Proposed amendments to the state’s WARN Act would also extend the notice period from 60 to 90 days and target the use of severance-style agreements.

By Lyle Moran • April 24, 2023

Proposal to ban noncompetes draws backlash from business, support from workers

The comment period on the proposed ban closed April 19, with commenters having registered thousands of mixed reactions.

By Ginger Christ • April 24, 2023

SCOTUS may redraw religious accommodation line under Title VII

Counsel for a former USPS worker said the court could adopt a “significant-difficulty-or-expense” test in place of existing precedent.

By Ryan Golden • April 19, 2023

Women in cybersecurity fight for inclusion despite talent shortage

Women are too often blocked before they can even apply for a position in cybersecurity by stringent job descriptions. 

By Sue Poremba • April 18, 2023

How Starbucks has responded to spike in workplace complaints

The coffee giant has more closely scrutinized whether employee reports necessitate a full-blown investigation and also prioritized training.

By Lyle Moran • April 17, 2023

Hooters franchisee settles DOJ claim that it refused worker’s I-9 documentation

The company must pay a penalty, provide back pay and train staff on the law’s requirements.

By Carolyn Crist • April 14, 2023

Ex-HR director sues Honeywell for ‘sabotaging’ his job, age discrimination

The plaintiff, who joined Honeywell at age 55, alleged he was treated differently than younger employees.

By Ryan Golden • April 13, 2023

NLRB: Unfair labor practice charges, union petitions on the rise

FY 2023 is on track to record the second-largest increase in filings since FY 1959.

By Ginger Christ • April 11, 2023

How blockchain may improve job candidate credentialing efforts

Leading HR groups and staffing agencies are part of an initiative to make the sharing of prospective employees' background information more reliable and secure.

By Lisa Burden • April 10, 2023

California bill would ban most criminal background checks

The legislation’s proposed changes “would more or less upend the ordinary hiring process for just about every employer in California,” according to Littler attorneys.

By Laurel Kalser • April 6, 2023

Using a disciplinary matrix to tie compensation to compliance

A good way to earn DOJ cooperation credit is to be clear on paper what violations will result in a pay reduction or clawback, a Morgan Lewis partner says. 

By Robert Freedman • April 6, 2023

Hiring roundup: Former WeWork legal chief joins DailyPay

Levi Strauss, U-Haul, JumpCloud and Smithfield Foods also recently announced legal chief selections.

By Lyle Moran • April 6, 2023

Bill would up overtime threshold to $45K — and eventually $75K

The federal legislation would eventually ensure 55% of all salaried employees are eligible for overtime, according to its sponsor.

By Emilie Shumway • April 5, 2023

Pay caps were target in DOJ’s Activision settlement

Esports salaries can be in the six figures but careers tend to be short and the restraint on earnings was imposed on players without their input, according to DOJ.  

By Robert Freedman • April 4, 2023

Jury can hear Under Armour case of employee allegedly fired for complaining about manager’s striptease

A jury can decide if Under Armour is guilty of retaliatory firing of an employee and negligent retention of her supervisor.

By Ginger Christ • March 31, 2023

New York advances bill requiring employers to report worker race, gender data

The bill would allow employees and investors to hold companies accountable to stated DEI commitments and make decisions in keeping with their values, according to a provision in the measure.

By Laurel Kalser • March 31, 2023

Attorneys could face disbarment for noncompetes under California bill

The legislation would also cover the presenting or enforcing of non-solicitation and some other agreements, complicating the calculus for in-house lawyers.

By Robert Freedman • March 31, 2023

How to attract and hire a ‘Modern GC’

Attracting premier legal leaders requires enhancing the responsibilities of your general counsel and raising their profile across the organization. 

By Heather Fine • March 28, 2023

NLRB GC says recent severance decision applies retroactively

The general counsel’s March 22 memo addresses key questions in the aftermath of the NLRB’s McLaren Macomb decision. 

By Caroline Colvin • March 24, 2023

In EEOC settlement, job board agrees to use AI to look for bias

The announcement was a rare note of support from the agency, which has cautioned employers about the tech’s use in recent years.

By Kate Tornone • March 23, 2023

Legal ops chiefs in large departments receive higher pay

Some in-house legal ops leaders report making $500,000 or more in total compensation, according to a Brightflag survey.

By Lyle Moran • March 23, 2023

Women eclipsed men in Fortune 500 GC appointments last year

The ethnic diversity of legal chief selections at large companies also rose to a record level in 2022, according to a Russell Reynolds Associates report.

By Lyle Moran • March 22, 2023