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How to Safely Navigate the New I-9 Minefield
Employers must use the latest version of Form I-9 bearing an edition date of March 8, 2013, and those that fail to do so may be subject to penalties enforced by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Here's what you need to know.
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Judge Rejects Assistant A.G.'s Employment Bias Lawsuit
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit by a New York state assistant attorney general who claims she was passed over for a promotion and demoted on a major case because she is black.
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The Changing Shape of Religious Discrimination Law in the UK
Multinational companies with operations in the United Kingdom should take note that the law pertaining to protection against religious discrimination in the workplace is evolving. As a result of a recent decision, employers in the UK need to take a fresh look at their practices.
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What the <i>Noel Canning</i> Decision Means for Employers
After the D.C. Circuit Court's ruling in <i>Noel Canning v. NLRB</i> , many employers celebrated the apparent demise of NLRB decisions that they viewed as unfavorable. Some of the most employer-unfriendly and controversial decisions are discussed herein.
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More Key Employment Law Developments
Last month, the authors noted that developments in the labor and employment area are proliferating at a rapid pace. The discussion continues herein.
Disaster Planning May Reduce Workplace Violence Liability
Workplace violence is increasing. What can you do to protect your company from not only a tragic incident, but liability as well?
Employer Liability for Employee Wrongs
Employer knowledge of employee activities opens employers to responsibility for employee misdeeds. Here's why.
Recent Notable Employment Law Developments
Developments in the labor and employment area continue at a rapid pace. Here's a roundup of the latest.
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Tips for Drafting Executive Employment Agreements
Legal counsel experienced with drafting Section 409A-compliant executive employment agreements can avoid potential liability in a number of ways.
VA Recognizes a New Employment-Based Tort
A look at a recent case that challenges the Employment-at-Will doctrine.
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