Labor And Employment Law
Can You Keep It Quiet? Three Takeaways on a New Sexual Harassment Law
Have you ever felt uncomfortable in the workplace? Sexual harassment claims are difficult for both employees and management as they…
Read MoreOK at Work: New York City’s Regulation of Generative AI
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss New York City’s regulation of generative AI in…
Read MoreOK at Work: Taking a Proactive Approach to Accommodation Requests
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss accommodation requests, the length of such accommodations, and…
Read MoreOK at Work: Calculating Proper Overtime Rates
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the challenges of calculating proper overtime rates when…
Read MoreOK at Work: The Risks of Informal or Verbal Contracts
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the risks of entering into informal or verbal…
Read MoreNoncompete Update: Bans, New Limitations and Restrictions
Employers should remain vigilant, adapt their practices, and explore alternative measures to protect their interests in the face of shifting…
Read MoreOK at Work: Challenges Employees Face Following Workers’ Comp Leave
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the myriad of challenges that employers may face…
Read MorePolitical Opinions and Work: Three Takeaways
Election Day in Virginia is right around the corner. Further, on the national and international stage, critical events in the…
Read MoreOK at Work: Implementing Family and Medical Leave Insurance in Maryland
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the latest developments in Maryland’s path to implementing…
Read MoreIn a 2019 Decision, the NLRB Establishes a (Not So) New Independent Contractor Test
Earlier this year, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) revised its independent contractor test, overturning a controversial standard established in 2014.
The decision is the latest federal attempt to clarify the legal distinction between employees and independent contractors.