Leah Shepherd

This year was marked by big strikes by autoworkers, health care workers, teachers, and Hollywood actors and writers. It also saw big decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court and the National Labor Relations Board that will affect employers’ legal obligations

A nurse recently won a $41 million jury verdict in her discrimination and wrongful termination lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente, a health care provider based in Oakland, Calif.

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule today on who is an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

A new regulation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reinforces protections for health care providers who may refuse to participate in care for religious reasons, but also provides some safeguards for patients seeking care.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a lawsuit to determine whether it was lawful to force Starbucks to rehire seven Memphis baristas who were fired after they took part in a union drive. The justices will decide the proper standard for court injunctions requested by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) as it considers allegations of unfair labor practices.

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Employers are facing more class-action lawsuits and federal agency enforcement actions over alleged labor law violations.

The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration recently released a proposed rule to update safety standards for emergency responders. It applies to firefighters, emergency medical service providers, and search and rescue workers.

Building a strong and lasting relationship takes effort, commitment, and a deep understanding of one another. And by commitment, we don’t just mean sticking around while things are great; commitment means hanging in there, even when it seems as though all hope is lost! Even when you can’t imagine being able to find your way […] More