What seems like “just part of the job” could actually be costing you money and breaking state labor laws. Many workplace practices that feel routine are actually violations of your rights as an employee.
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Cigna employees have filed a lawsuit against the company for allegedly violating its fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The claims stem from Cigna allegedly using forfeited funds from the company’s 401(k) plan to reduce its
In such a tense and divided political climate, every move President Donald Trump makes is sure to grab headlines. But it can be difficult to gain an understanding of what is going on behind the scenes and the real-life impact
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A recent Supreme Court decision clarified that discrimination claims brought by members of majority groups in so-called “reverse discrimination” cases cannot be subject to a heightened evidentiary burden. In Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, the Court ruled that a Sixth
The SEC announced on May 16 that it will host a roundtable discussion with representatives from public companies, compensation consultants, lawyers, investors, and other stakeholders on the topic of executive compensation programs and the related disclosures required in public company
To successfully appeal a disciplinary action, access to all relevant or exculpatory information is often critical. Skelly materials are often inadequate, as the disclosures pertain to the employer’s investigation and materials the employer relied upon to sustain the charges, not
On May 8, 2025, the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) issued an important and timely decision in Professional Engineers in California Government v. State of California (Department of Transportation) (Case No. LA-CE-771-S), affirming that public sector employers must meet and
On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the relaunching and expansion of its opinion letter program (Program). The Program is designed to help the public understand their compliance obligations through opinion letters, which are formal, written
The average mining operator now spends over $20,000 per year on citations and penalties. In this must-attend cost-savings workshop, learn how to reduce or eliminate fines—with the added benefit of improved safety conditions. In an era of increasing citations, this