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Trial Court Incorrectly Ruled Cab Driver Was Independent Contractor
A California trial court applied the wrong legal standards and therefore erred in concluding that a cab driver was an independent contractor rather than an employee, the California Court of…
Justices to Hear Baker’s Religious Objection to Making Same-Sex Wedding Cake
Can a baker refuse to create a wedding cake for a same-sex couple because their marriage conflicts with his sincerely held religious beliefs? The
EEOC’s Investigative Authority Continues After Case Otherwise Resolved
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC's) investigative authority does not end when it issues a right-to-sue letter to the complaining employee, or even when the employee's claim has been settled…
Employee Who Did Not Respond to Employer Loses ADA, FMLA Claims
An employee who did not respond to her employer's requests to return to work could not sustain claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Family and Medical Leave…
West Virginia Court Unblocks Right-to-Work Law
West Virginia's right-to-work law will be enforceable beginning Oct. 15
The Current State of Washington’s Meal and Rest Break Law
This article summarizes certain aspects of the current Washington law on meal and rest breaks, taking into account the latest appellate ruling on the topic
Illinois Responsible Job Creation Act Adds Requirements for Staffing Agencies
Illinois's Responsible Job Creation Act, which will become effective June 1, 2018, amends the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act with the goal of strengthening staffing industry regulation
After an Active Shooter
Organizations affected by an active shooter event will face extraordinary challenges from the moment the first shot is fired. Even if the company is able to maintain business operations in…
Consider Employees' Reactions Before Reducing Birth Control Coverage
Most employer health plans are expected to continue providing no-cost contraception coverage for women, despite the Trump administration's announcement that it will allow employers to claim a religious or moral…