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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

With brackets finalized and March Madness well underway, it is probably a safe bet that many of you have the University of South Carolina's women's team...

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC") has adopted a new pilot program to enforce section 4062(e) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA") that targets at-risk pension plans.

It's December, which means that those of us holiday fanatics can decorate and watch Christmas movies to our hearts' content without shame.

The law is the first of its kind adopted by a city in the United States and takes effect on May 23, 2017.

On Friday January 20, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order titled "Minimizing the Economic Burden of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Pending Repeal."

Last night’s episode of The Office gave the characters their first glimpse into their upcoming documentary.

Legislation proposed by a member of the New Jersey Senate would amend the Law Against Discrimination, Conscientious Employee Protection Act, and Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act to extend legal protections and remedies to unpaid interns.

The Act requires employers who elect the "no accrual or carry-over" option to provide 24 hours or three days of paid sick leave for employees, and requires the "full amount of leave" to be provided up front.