Bill would let federal whistleblowers sue if disciplined over violating NDAs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Government Executive) — A pair of House Democrats introduced legislation last month that seeks to strengthen federal whistleblower protections in the face…
Ford Motor Company to pay $2.3 million to settle harassment claims at the company’s Buffalo stamping plant
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WGRZ) — Ford Motor Company has agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle a 2021 charge from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging race and…
Syracuse schools paid out-of-town administrator at least $59k on her way out
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Syracuse.com) — The Syracuse City School District paid its former chief academic officer at least $59,900 to stop working for the district, and both sides…
High Court Backs Direct White House Control of Agencies Such as Those Overseeing Federal Employee Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — In a ruling that could have wide implications for the legal protections of federal employees, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that the heads of…
Trump’s First 100 Days: Workplace Agencies Hamstrung by Firings
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — President Donald Trump’s firing spree that targeted officials at five independent workplace agencies has left three of them hobbled as…
Trump’s Order Ending Union Contracts Ripe for Legal Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — The Trump administration’s attempt to leverage a little-used law covering national security-related workers in order to cancel union…
What to Know About New York State’s Clean Slate Act
New York state’s Clean Slate Act (S7551A/A1029C) is now in effect, and it means that employers will not have access to certain job applicants’ or employees’ sealed criminal…
Clear Terms, Conditions Key to Successful Employment Agreements
The foundation of successful employer-employee relationships is well-crafted employment agreements. These agreements are the starting point for defining rights, responsibilities,…
What to Know About the Stages of Litigation
Litigation is the process of resolving legal disputes through the court system, progressing through several distinct stages that guide a case from inception to resolution. By…
New York business leaders knock preparation time for paid breast milk breaks
State business leaders are concerned small employers will struggle to comply with a new state law that took effect Wednesday which mandates all breastfeeding workers receive…