?Most employers in Texas are likely aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA), which is similar to the ADA, protect most job... Read more »
?Hawaii lawmakers recently passed a bill that would require employers to disclose hourly pay rates or salaries in job listings and expand pay discrimination protections, which could make the Aloha State the... Read more »
?The history of labor unions in the United States encompasses more than 150 years of negotiating for better pay, benefits and working conditions for American workers. The first U.S. labor union was launched... Read more »
A new ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court demonstrates how unions may have to pay hefty penalties if a strike causes damage to a company’s property. In Glacier Northwest v. International Brotherhood... Read more »
?On May 19, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 384, the Consumer Data Privacy Act. Montana joins California, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Tennessee, Utah, and Virginia in enacting a comprehensive consumer... Read more »
?A new opinion letter from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) clarifies how employers are supposed to calculate leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when it’s taken during a... Read more »
?California workers who report violations of the law to their supervisors can qualify for whistleblower protections, even if the employer already knew about the violations, the California Supreme Court recently ruled. The... Read more »
Unions may have to pay pricey state law damages rather than be covered by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) if they intentionally destroy company property during a strike, the U.S. Supreme Court decided June... Read more »
?A recent opinion shows how the U.S. Supreme Court has increasingly looked favorably on individuals and companies that challenge the power of federal agencies. In a 5-4 decision on May 25, the... Read more »
?Getting into compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) can seem like an overwhelming task. After all, the law is comprised not only of a dense statute and detailed regulations, but... Read more »