| Regulated Breaks and Lunch Times |
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| Federal Law RequirementsMore... |
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| Uniform Trade Secret Act Overview |
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| Employers have always had some form of legal protection against former employees misappropriating their trade secrets. Because state common law, however, had evolved differently from state to state, it was uncertain what was protectable and what was not. Former employees could move to multiple states, and an employer's rights would vary from state to state. Once a trade secret was disclosed in one state, it was no longer a protectable trade secret in any state. More... |
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| Unemployment Insurance -- Reform |
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| Through the years, there have been a number of calls to reform the unemployment insurance program. These proposed reforms have included providing the program with additional funding, changing how that funding is used, and redirecting oversight of the program.More... |
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| Labor Unions |
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| Many claims of breach of the duty of fair representation stem from a labor union's refusal to pursue a grievance on behalf of a union member. Despite the prohibition of invidious or hostile discrimination in representing its members, labor unions have significant leeway in the way they represent their members, including the handling of grievances. A union has the discretion to determine whether a grievance of one of its members is in fact meritorious or not. Dissatisfied union members whose unions have decided adversely to the members as to the merit of their grievances may bring lawsuits against the union for breach of the duty of fair representation.More... |
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| Employer Liability for Employee Use of Company-Owned Computer Equipment |
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| The rapid evolution of the personal computer over the last 20 years or so has resulted in widespread use of personal computers in business. There is an ever-increasing number of employees who use a personal computer in the workplace, including a large segment for whom the use of a computer is essential to their job function. A large percentage of employees who have access to personal computers in the workplace have an employer-assigned email address, access to the employer's email system, and access to the Internet. The increasing use of personal computers in the workplace has forced employers to confront several legal issues, including the extent an employer might become liable for the tortious or criminal use of an employer-supplied computer.More... |
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