On July 26, 2022, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Christa Fischer, et al. v Federal Express Corp., et al., affirming a decision from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania barring two opt-in plaintiffs from joining a
With reports indicating somewhere between ¼ and ½ of private-sector workers are bound by non-compete agreements,[1] post-employment restrictive covenants and their enforceability are key considerations of employers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, some employers have elected to waive
By Kevin Harlow and Maria Garrett
The holiday season marks a time each year when many of us travel to visit family and friends. As with everything else in 2020, the holidays will likely look a little different this year
Not so long ago, telecommuting or “working from home” was just a growing employment practice – often a desirable employee perk used to attract top-talent (especially when unemployment rates were at historic lows). As a result of the coronavirus disease
Introduction:
Dear clients and friends,
We just finished another year, which means it’s time once again for our yearly global employment law quiz. Have you kept up to date with the latest and zaniest in global employment laws? Take
The subject of many songs, skits, and social movements, hair discrimination has become a burning issue across the country. From Sesame Street to India Arie, there have been calls to eradicate the social stigma surrounding natural hair for decades. But
When Fantasy Football Impacts the Reality of the Workplace
Many players are deep into fantasy football season, so the question is – are you having fun yet? Obviously not if you relied upon Antonio Brown or Ben Rothlisberger to carry
Dozens of employment class actions have been filed against employers with operations in Illinois for alleged violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Those suits relate primarily to the failure to provide required notice to employees and obtain
#TimesUp For Your Representations and Warranties
In late 2017 and throughout 2018, the world watched the careers of several top executives topple. Once considered titans of their industry, these individuals were ensnared by allegations of sexual harassment. In their wake,
The title may be what every little kid learns (and an underappreciated classic by the Jackson 5), but per usual California is different. Many California workers may find their employment status shift as a result of a recent decision