New Federal Law Solidifies Pregnancy Rights
New federal law adds additional protections for women during and after their pregnancy related to known physical and mental limitations.
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New Federal Workplace Protection for Nursing Mothers
The PUMP Act requires employers to provide break time and a private location for an employee to express breast milk for a nursing child.
FTC Proposes Ban of Non-compete Clauses
The Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule on January 5, 2023 to ban the use of non-compete clauses in worker contracts.
Olive Garden manager fired for time-off message: “If your dog died, bring him in.”
A manager of an Olive Garden in Kansas was out of a job after warning subordinates to look for other work if they requested time off.
GOP Lawmakers Trying to Cap Attorneys' Fees in Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Cases
GOP members of Congress have introduced bills that would limit fees paid to lawyers to 10% of client's recovery.
New York Bars Discipline for Legally Protected Employee Absences
New York law makes it unlawful for an employer to penalize an employee for any absence protected under federal, state or local law.
U.S. Supreme Court leans toward web designer with anti-gay marriage stance
U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority signaled sympathy toward web designer whose business refused to provide services to gay couples.
Ohio Attorney Sanctioned for Vaping at Trial
An Ohio attorney was fined for vaping throughout a six-day trial.
Congress Passes Speak Out Act, Banning Certain Non-Disclosure Agreements Before Employment Begins
Congress passed the Speak Out Act, which prohibits pre-dispute non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreements.
President Biden Signs Into Law Ban on Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims
President Biden signed the bill into law making it illegal to compel an employee to arbitrate a claim of sexual assault or sexual harassment
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