Legal News

News of an outbreak of a new coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China raises issues for employers and employees about the appropriate workplace responses. Reported cases are expanding quickly to other countries, including the...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

The California Court of Appeal, in its recent decision in Schmidt, et al. v. Superior Court, County of Ventura, affirmed the trial court’s ruling in favor of the employer, the Ventura County Superior Court. Two court employees alleged that a...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

Despite the heightened attention to avoiding and addressing sexual harassment claims in the wake of the #MeToo movement, retaliation remains the most-frequently filed employment law claim according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s FY...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

The use of non-competition agreements between employers and employees has raised concerns at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). On January 9, 2020, the agency held a program “to examine whether there is a sufficient legal basis and empirical...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

While it feels like we just finished the EEO-1 reporting season, the time is here again to start preparing for filing of the “traditional” annual EEO-1 survey. As it has for years, EEOC will again this year look to collect race and gender data from...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

Cybersecurity due diligence is now a vital concern during a merger and acquisition (M&A) transaction. With the amount of money and time at stake, failing to perform proper cybersecurity due diligence can have devastating consequences. In this...By: Brooks Kushman P.C.

New Jersey has enacted a series of laws designed to penalize companies that misclassify individuals as independent contractors. Governor Phil Murphy has signed six bills into law that require postings regarding misclassification, impose higher...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

A Georgia EMT sued her former employer, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of Title VII. Plaintiff alleged that sexual comments during the four months created a hostile environment. The comments included an owner calling...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, in a case of first impression, has developed a required framework for a district court to evaluate when a plaintiff asks the Court to authorize notice to putative class members who have entered into...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

“Operation Pay Dirt” was a joint investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), and the Suffolk County Police Department. It investigated illegal dumping on Long...By: Farrell Fritz, P.C.