The COVID-19 pandemic launched the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) into the national spotlight. The agency is using its platform to roll out increased enforcement. This article discusses proactive measures employers should take to avoid enforcement actions.
This article examines the subpoena power of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and provides guidance for employers who receive subpoenas from these agencies. It also looks at how contractors should respond to requests for information from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Unfortunately, no organization is immune from criminal conduct by employees, including management-level officers. This article discusses how to deal with suspected criminal misconduct by employees.
Meaningful, effective, and enduring diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives require an organization-specific approach. Learn about how inclusive leadership, structural changes, and psychological safety are critical to the success of DEI initiatives.
Contract playbooks help the legal department, executive team, and sales understand which contracts are acceptable and which contracts the company will walk away from. This article walks through the process of creating a contract playbook.
This article discusses the five rules of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PFWA), which became effective on June 27, 2023.
This article covers the rise of gig workers and independent contractors in the U.S. and the impact upon various industries.
This article discusses issues to consider when evaluating hybrid workplace policies and procedures.
In today's complex business landscape, collaboration between in-house legal departments and external counsel is crucial. Law firms are an extension of a legal team and provide substantive expertise unavailable on the team and support on high-volume, high-risk matters requiring additional expertise. Read this article for key strategies that can help corporate in-house legal departments develop robust partnerships with their external counsel.
This article discusses current issues and concerns for employers surrounding the use of arbitration to resolve employment disputes.