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On January 20, 2016, the Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the Minnesota Court of Appeals' decision in Ford v. Minneapolis Public Schools in a narrow holding that leaves unanswered some important questions regarding whistleblower liability.

Things have been quiet in the world of punitive damages for the last few months, but two recent decisions substantially reducing punitive awards under the BMW/State Farm factors warrant mention.

Various whistleblower laws protect employees who "lawfully" disclose confidential information in good faith to bring to light illicit or illegal activity.

In Pennsylvania State Police v. Suders, the U.S. Supreme Court recognized that an employer may be liable for a constructive discharge under Title VII.

In our last issue ("Retail Update", March 2011) we looked at some ideas about how to investigate, catch, and terminate employees who are stealing from the company. In this conclusion, we'll talk about some ways to avoid – or at least lessen the possibility of – getting sued.

Navigating the complexities of employment termination is no easy task, with significant implications for the parties involved.

Ohio Court of Appeals Disagrees, Confirming That Employees Cannot Succeed on Free Speech Violation Claims Against Private Employers (US)...

The East Coast saw quite a bit of snow in February, but that is not the only kind of blizzard we have experienced this month.

Can Employers Monitor Employee E-Mail?

On January 4, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida ruled that neither the "natural disaster" exception nor the "unforeseeable business circumstance"

In "Alice in Wonderland," the Queen of Hearts once proclaimed, "Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."

When an employer determines a reorganization is necessary, establishing and documenting the legitimate business reasons supporting the decision is critical.

On May 9, 2017, the Missouri Legislature passed a significant amendment to the Missouri Human Rights Act, which would bring the Act into closer alignment with federal and other states'...

On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") issued a decision affecting all employers who offer separation agreements to outgoing employees – regardless of whether their workforce

In Bowman v. State Bank of Keysville, the Virginia Supreme Court first recognized an exception to the employment at-will doctrine based upon an employer's violation of public policy in the discharge of an employee.

When employee theft occurs, employers must be cautious in investigating, avoiding self-help, and in deciding if and how to terminate the offending employee.

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) issued its decision in the case of Bărbulescu v. Romania (application no. 61496/08) on September 5, an appeal from a determination...