At a time when abusive speech is becoming more and more a part of public discourse, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has given greater
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Bias as to Perceived Sexual Orientation Has Real Consequences For Employers
On Monday, June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court published a historic decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Ga. A 6-3 majority held the prohibition
DOL Unshackles Overtime Exemption For “Retail or Service Establishments”
Section 207(i) of the Fair Labor Standards Act provides a limited overtime pay exemption to relieve employers in ‘”retail or service establishments” from the obligation
Coronavirus Crisis: Unique Times Make for Unique Lawsuits
Last month, an article on this blog wrote of a federal lawsuit by two passengers aboard the Grand Princess which was anchored off the coast
Preliminary Injunction Blocks Dallas Paid Sick Time Ordinance
As noted in an earlier blog post, the City of Dallas enacted a paid sick time ordinance which became effective on August 1, 2019 for
How Will Small Businesses Fare In Court Under Emergency Paid Leave Law?
For small businesses with fewer than 50 employees, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) includes two parts which suddenly present new, unanticipated and complex
