On March 24, 2020, Julie Bastian and I presented a complimentary webinar called “Combating Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concerns at Work”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, we’re happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, we discuss: Workforce Restrictions Working from Home Unpaid and Paid Leave FMLA/Disability … Read more
On February 26, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published its final rule on a new joint employer standard. The new rule will take effect beginning April 27, 2020. NLRB Chair John Ring proclaimed, “This final rule gives our joint-employer standard the clarity, stability, and predictability that is essential to any successful labor-management relationship … Read more
Most agree that all bullying is inappropriate, but is workplace bullying unlawful? Technically, it usually isn’t. While physical attacks are illegal, mere insults, shouting, generating rumors, or giving “the cold shoulder” typically are not enough to produce a valid legal claim. However, there are some notable exceptions. Under certain laws, bullying may be a basis … Read more