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On Jan. 25, 2012, the European Union Commission published a draft Regulation that is aimed at replacing the currently applicable E.U. Directive of Oct. 24, 1995 "on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data." The Directive, and the legislation of each E.U. Member State that resulted from it, are of high relevance for any employer employing personnel in any E.U. Member State.

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Although it is only July, it is not too early to start thinking about flu season. Mandatory vaccinations have been the topic of much debate in recent years. This is particularly true for healthcare providers.

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Several decisions issued by federal Courts of Appeal in the past few years suggest that the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is a truly viable option for employers aggrieved by employee data theft. This article focuses on this group of cases.

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Pharmaceutical companies scored a major victory on June 18 when a divided U.S. Supreme Court held that the industry's sales representatives are not eligible for overtime pay.

In-house counsel should examine their companies' breast-feeding policies, including how they handle employees who need time to attend to breast-feeding responsibilities while at work.

In a recent case, even though there was no evidence that the employee had discussed a particular wage issue with other employees, the NLRB nevertheless found violation.

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There are substantial legal risks associated with requiring employees to carry electronic handheld devices. Here's what employers need to do.

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Misclassifying employees as "independent contractors" may put employers in triple jeopardy. (<i>See</i> article <i>infra</i> by Rosanna Sattler.)