As a large, big box retailer, Walmart likely has extensive experience addressing various employment issues. Recently, the EEOC filed suit on behalf of a former employer that was terminated for…
Non-disclosure agreements share many characteristics with standard contracts. However some of them may not be enforceable, even when all necessary components to establish legal obligations are present. An NDA does…
The 1970s was a golden age for American workers. Just look at the popular songs of the day: 1974’s “Takin’ Care of Business” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive, 1977’s “Take This Job…
The COVID pandemic forced the world to pivot and adapt. It changed the way we look at our lives and our careers. The traditional workplace had to be reevaluated as…
What does California law have to say about paying managers overtime? It has been a long, arduous journey – and continues today – with the state appearing at the forefront…
Employees lose their jobs all the time. Although some must face the unfortunate reality of being unemployed, so long as the employer acted lawfully, an employer has every right to…
The short answer is no. But it’s a little more complicated than that. The law is trying to level the employment playing field as much as possible for persons who…
Just because a company is a pioneer in the digital world does not mean it stays ahead of today’s legal requirements in the workplace to protect employees from sexual harassment…
Even in the post #MeToo era, sexual harassment is a pervasive problem for many workers. The presence of sexual harassment in the workplace can decrease employee efficiency and morale and…
Pregnancy discrimination is a particularly awful form of discrimination because it targets a subset of employees and may deter those employees from considering pregnancy. Employers should not interfere with a…