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There are approximately 1,400 multiemployer pension plans and nearly 10 percent are projected to become insolvent within the next 15 years.

Earlier this week, news broke that NASCAR is being sued for alleged racial discrimination. NASCAR insists the case has no merit, but only time will tell the outcome.

Real World Impact: The New Jersey legislature has passed a bill that, if signed, would require covered employers to disclose the compensation range and general description of benefits and other compensation programs...

The employer implications, following the New Jersey Governor Chris Christie having conditionally vetoed a $1.25 minimum wage hike.

Tennessee has drastically changed the legal landscape of employment discrimination litigation under state law.

The New York Department of Labor (NYDOL) announced on May 27, 2021, that employees in New York must be permitted to use sick leave under the New York Paid Sick Leave Law to...

The New York State Legislature's recently passed budget included a provision making pregnant employees eligible for employer paid time off from work for doctor appointments...

Executive Summary: Earlier this year, in response to the #MeToo movement, New York State passed several new laws aimed at expanding employee awareness of sexual harassment.

A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently overruled a lower court's decision refusing to enforce an arbitration agreement, holding that the dispute resolution provision of the agreement was valid and enforceable...

In a case of first impression, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that a background check disclosure that included a liability waiver violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

In a 2-1 decision, the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB" or the "Board"...

Executive Summary: On Friday, December 13, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) announced its plan (the New Rule) to implement significant changes to the expedited ...

On April 10, 2015, Emory University School of Law and the Emory Law Journal presented a symposium, sponsored by FordHarrison, focused on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and its recent decisions and actions.

When drafting restrictive covenants, employers face a common dilemma about the scope of activities to be restrained.

Courts closely scrutinize covenants not to compete, examining factors like time restrictions, geographic scope, and whether employers have a legitimate protectable interest. Understanding what constitutes unfair competition versus ordinary competition is crucial for enforceability, as employers cannot simply prevent former employees from using general industry knowledge and skills.

Starting October 31, 2017, a New York City law will make it illegal for employers to "inquire" into an applicant's salary history.

On August 12, 2019, New York State (NYS) amended its Human Rights Law to make it easier to prove discriminatory harassment for members of all protected classes