Legal Updates - 2014

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December 2014 - Entire Update


• EEOC Ramps Up Enforcement Of Pregnancy Discrimination Laws
• Employers Beware: Harassment By Third Parties Can Create Exposure
• Graduating To Public Transportation: Policies And Best Practices For Independent Schools
• Mandated Paid Sick Leave For Employees: NYC And Beyond
• New Hampshire Bans Hand-Held Electronics Behind The Wheel, Reflecting Nationwide Proliferation Of “Distracted Driving” Laws

September 2014 - Entire Update


• Judges Offer Tips On Discovery Issues In Employment
• Religious Attire And Grooming At Work: The EEOC’s New Guidance
• The Hidden Pitfalls Of EPLI Coverage
• Supreme Court Invalidates Hundreds Of NLRB Rulings
• Monitoring Students And Faculty Online: “Big Brother” Or “Wise Risk Management”?

June 2014 - Entire Update


• Massachusetts Wage Act Does Not Preclude Common-Law Claims For Unpaid Wages
• Employers Face Growing Trend Of Laws Targeting Discrimination Against The Unemployed
• Employers Beware: New NLRB Rules Will Radically Streamline Union Election Process
• Massachusetts Schools: Employee And Point Of Contact Fingerprinting Has Begun
• Union Rights For Student Athletes? NLRB Decision Creates A Whole New Ball Game For Colleges And Universities
• Schwartz Hannum PC Attorneys Recognized For Participation In Marathon Assistance Project

March 2014 - Entire Update


• NLRB Abandons Poster Requirement But Revives Fight For Union-Friendly Election Rules
• The Attorney-Client Privilege And Workplace Investigations
• Independent Schools: Time To Update Your Policies And Procedures!
• OFCCP Final Rules Create New Compliance Obligations For Federal Contractors
• Change To Federal Rule Impacts Subpoenas And Litigation Strategy