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May 05 States Clamping Down On Unemployment Claims

Recent cases from two different states suggest that courts are taking a harder line against employees seeking unemployment ...

Apr 22 Company’s Attention To Worker Concerns Thwarts Lawsuit

A recent New Jersey case serves as a lesson to employers that responsiveness to employee’s workplace safety concerns can make a ...

Apr 08 Woman Can’t Sue Employer Over Background Check

A woman whose ex-employer conducted a pre-employment background check that didn’t technically comply with the federal Fair Credit ...

Mar 25 Interview Feedback Did Not Support Discrimination Suit

A recent case from Michigan illustrates that a rejected job applicant seeking to win a discrimination case can’t just show that ...

Mar 10 COVID-19 Vaccines Can Pose Traps For Unwary Employers

The rollout of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provides hope for employers that they will soon return to normal ...

Dec 28 Federal Court Ruling On ‘Joint Employers’ Creates Uncertainty

A recent ruling by a federal court judge in New York expanding the definition of a “joint employer” may put employers who use ...