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Combating Workplace Violence
Although violence in the workplace continues to plague employers, many still cling to the idea that “those types of things would never happen here.”...
“Ubering” Children To and From School: What is a School’s Responsibility?
From the moment a child arrives on school property, to the moment he or she leaves, the school is responsible for his or her safety and well-being....
Data Breach Notice Requirements Increase in Complexity
Employers have begun to increase efforts to protect confidential information; however, security breaches are still a regular occurrence. Security...
Are Shorter Workweeks the Way of the Future?
Fostering an environment that promotes a solid work-life balance has been a goal of progressive employers for years. The average American employee...
Cybersecurity Regulations for Financial Institutions
With National Cybersecurity Awareness Month beginning in October, employers should assess the safeguards they have in place in order to protect...
Employee Status for Students
On August 23, 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a 3-to-1 decision that declares that graduate and undergraduate students who...
Student Immunization for Private Schools
With August coming to an end, many parents and students are preoccupied with the impending start of the 2016-2017 academic year. In recent years, a...
Massachusetts Passes Expansive Pay Equity Law
On August 1, 2016, the Massachusetts legislature unanimously enacted its Act to Establish Pay Equity (the “Act”). Following a national trend, as...
Chicago Passes Paid Sick Leave Law
On June 22, 2016, the Chicago City Council unanimously voted to add the city to the list of over 20 cities, five states, and one county that provide...
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