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Establish Employment Relationship Before Noncompete Agreement
A recent opinion from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, applying Louisiana’s law governing noncompetition agreements, reminds employers to
Employers Providing Abortion Benefits Should Address Compliance Questions
Organizations considering whether to add abortion-related benefits, such as out-of-state travel to a jurisdiction where abortion laws are more accommodating, should keep
British Columbia Allows Single-Step Certification of Unions
The British Columbia Labor Relations Code now allows single-step certification of unions when the union can demonstrate support of 55 percent or more of the bargaining
Railway Labor Act Creates Federal Jurisdiction for Alleged Disparate Discipline
A union established RLA discrimination when an offsite brawl resulted in the suspension of its leadership, but not a pro-railway member, the 5th
School District Not Liable for Negligence Based on Teacher’s Sexual Relationship with Student
A school district was not liable for negligent hiring or negligent supervision because a high school teacher had a sexual relationship with one of his students, a
Considerations for Employers Providing Travel Benefits for Abortion Procedures
Employers that are providing travel benefits for abortion have a number of considerations, including the reputational risks of providing such benefits. Many employers
Viewpoint: Voluntary Recognition of a Union Soon May No Longer Be Voluntary
Employers soon may be forced to recognize unions and begin bargaining without ever letting their employees vote for or against the unions
Appeals Court Puts Brakes on Federal Employee Vaccine Requirement
An appeals court said it will reconsider President Joe Biden’s executive order requiring federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, setting aside a panel
Wellness: Development & Management of Programs
Designing and Managing Wellness Programs, How to Establish and Design a Wellness Program and more