Legal Updates - 2016

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December 2016 - Entire Update


• Finding The Right Fit: What Schools And Other Non-Profits Should Know About Updating Their Bylaws
• Massachusetts SJC Rejects Claim Of Union Evidentiary Privilege
• New Vermont Statute Highlights Continued Expansion Of Paid Sick Leave Laws
• Federal Contractor's Costly Settlement Underscores Hazards Of Pre-Employment Tests
• Federal Trade Secrets Statute Offers New Remedies For Employers
• Heads Up, Employers! New Workplace Posters Are Out

September 2016 - Entire Update


• Massachusetts SJC Adopts Changes To Discovery Rules
• DOL Takes Aim At Potential Joint Employers
• Recent Settlements Underscore Risks Of Discriminatory Form I-9 Practices
• When Cooperation Becomes Collusive: A Carolina Tale
• The DOL’s New Overtime Rules: What They Require, And How Employers Can Start Preparing
• DOL’s Final “Persuader Rule” On Hold Pending Court Challenge

June 2016 - Entire Update


• Heading To Court? Practice Tips For Employers Seeking To Enforce Non-Competes
• Student Personal Information And Privacy: An Adult Conversation
• NLRB Revises Captive-Audience Rule For Mail-Ballot Union Elections
• From Miracle To Menace – What You Need To Know (And Do) About Asbestos And PCBs In Your School
• SHPC Success Story: SJC Allows Dismissal Of Former Employee’s Claims To Stand
• Federal Contractors Will Soon Face Paid Sick Leave Obligations Under Presidential Executive Order
• To I-9 Or Not To I-9: When Must Employers Re-Verify Seasonal And Other “Rehired” Employees?

March 2016 - Entire Update


• Federal Appeals Court Upholds NLRB’s Close Scrutiny Of Employer Policies
• Student Uprisings Highlight Diversity And Inclusion Issues For Independent Schools
• Avoiding FMLA Estoppel Claims By Employees
• Recent Amendments To Federal Rules Change Pretrial Procedures
• 2016 Is Here! Time To Review And Update Your Employment Policies