Arizona Employers Face Tougher Requirements on Data Breaches
A new law taking effect this summer means Arizona employers will face more stringent requirements in the event of a breach of personal information (PI) of customers or employees.
Tag: Employment law
$550K Verdict in New Hampshire Trade Secret Theft Case Sends Powerful Message
Recently, the New Hampshire Supreme Court emphatically reminded employers of the risks of engaging in unethical behavior when hiring employees to obtain a competitor’s secrets
Fair Credit Reporting Act—Employment Law Basics
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) does far more than regulate the exchange of consumer credit information. You need to understand how it applies to employees and applicants in order to ensure compliance. Below is a general summary of your FCRA obligations.
Mariah Carey Won’t Let Bipolar Diagnosis “Define” or “Control” Her
Mariah Carey, known as an iconic singer-songwriter and a dramatic diva, disclosed to People magazine last week that she has bipolar disorder. Although she was first diagnosed in 2001, Carey says she finally sought treatment recently after “the hardest couple of years [she’s] been through.” (Among her recent personal and professional issues, you may recall […]
The Final Two: South Dakota, Alabama Pass Breach Notification Laws
Every state in the Union now has some type of law in place requiring companies to notify affected individuals of a data breach involving their information. South Dakota and Alabama, the final holdouts, enacted such measures in March.
Ring Confirmation Provides Republican Majority on NLRB
Now that the U.S. Senate has confirmed attorney John Ring for a seat on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), employers can expect the NLRB to continue trying to roll back some controversial rulings from the Obama-era Board—and ward off possible conflict-of-interest problems.
Joint-Employment Standard Back in Spotlight as Appeals Court Reenters Case
An appeals court’s decision to grant a motion to reconsider a case involving joint employment is the latest development in an issue that has sparked much confusion in recent months.
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Statute Raises New Questions for Employers
Pennsylvania’s new medical marijuana statute has taken effect, and dispensaries are open. The law contains a specific caveat barring employers from “discriminating” against employees who use medical marijuana with a legal state certificate. Pennsylvania employers will now join others in a growing number of states learning how to handle employees who test positive for medical […]
Releasing Information to ICE Can Land You in Hot Water—Just Ask Motel 6
For the second time in recent months, the popular budget motel chain Motel 6 finds itself on the defensive after a federal lawsuit filed in Phoenix, Arizona, accused the chain of volunteering guests’ personal information to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, leading to the detention and deportation of guests.
Equal Pay Ruling Supports Trend Against Asking Applicants for Salary History
A new appeals court ruling is just the latest sign of the risks associated with basing salary offers on applicants’ pay history.