Recently, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of race discrimination claims by a bank employee. The bank terminated the employee for a social media post. Employers have wrestled for the better part of the 2000’s with the explosion of social media. The focus is often on how to prevent harm to their business…
When a union is certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) or voluntarily recognized by an employer creates an obligation under the law for both the union and the employer to bargain in good faith. The only thing a union wins when it wins an NLRB election is the right to sit with the…
In an unsurprising move, the Biden administration announced the rollback of a Trump-era policy which will penalize businesses. Employers who violate the wage provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act may be liable for liquidated damages. Liquidated damages double the amount of the actual wage damages awarded. To avoid such costly fines, employers must examine…
As COVID-19 vaccines become increasingly available across the country, businesses are starting to bring their employees back into the office. With the influx of vaccines rolling in, many employers are considering whether to introduce a mandatory vaccine policy as a condition of returning to work or setup some sort of incentive program to encourage employee…