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Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
October 02, 2015
Many employers seem almost paralyzed by the fear over whether and how to raise the issue of mental illness with an employee. If the mental illness is having adverse impacts in the workplace, however, not addressing the issue can compound the problem or, in rare circumstances, lead to tragic consequences.
Advancement Claims Not Entitled to Priority in LLC Receivership
October 02, 2015
In two recent Delaware Court of Chancery decisions, Vice Chancellors Donald F. Parsons Jr. and Sam Glasscock III both concluded that the claims for advancement were not entitled to priority treatment as administrative expenses of the receivership. The cases underscore the importance of obtaining D&O liability insurance regardless of the existence of advancement and indemnification provisions in the entity's organizational documents or the party's employment agreement.
Managing Security Risks During Labor Disputes
October 02, 2015
Every company with union workers faces the risk of a labor dispute. Identifying any business risks and then managing them is a priority for executive decision-makers who must ensure that the company delivers its promises to stockholders, customers, and employees.
New York State's New Maintenance Legislation
October 02, 2015
The New York Legislature recently passed a bill essentially providing for a complete overhaul of the law in the State of New York pertaining to maintenance under Domestic Relations Law ' 236 and spousal support under Family Court Act ' 412.
The Attorney-Client Privilege
September 02, 2015
Despite the ubiquitous nature of the attorney-client privilege, attorneys generally understand far less about the nuances of the invocation of the attorney-client privilege than they should, particularly in the context of interacting with former employees of a corporate client.
<b><i>Mach Mining, LLC v. EEOC:</i></b> The Supreme Court Approves Limited Review of EEOC's Conciliation Efforts
September 02, 2015
Last April, the Supreme Court held that the defendant in a lawsuit brought by the EEOC may raise the agency's failure to engage in conciliation as a defense. It reversed a decision by the Seventh Circuit, which had held ' contradicting other circuits ' that the EEOC's conduct of the conciliation process is not judicially reviewable.
Advanced Payments Denied Priority
September 02, 2015
Advancement claims of executives are not entitled to priority over other claims against an entity in receivership, the Delaware Court of Chancery has ruled in a case of first impression.
NLRB General Counsel Shines Guideline Light on Employer Work Rules
September 02, 2015
In an effort to "help employers to review their handbooks and other rules, and conform them if necessary, to ensure that they are lawful," the National Labor Relations Board's general counsel recently issued a 30-page memorandum setting forth guidance on employers' internal personnel policies to ensure compliance with the National Labor Relations Act.
Abercrombie Decision Raises the Bar for Accommodating Employees of Faith
August 02, 2015
In early June, the Supreme Court issued its decision in <I>EEOC v. Abercrombie</I>. The case raised the question of whether an employer must have actual knowledge of the religious nature of an employee's practice to be found liable for discrimination under Title VII for denying employment based on that practice. The short answer is no.
How to Determine a Diligent Job Search
August 02, 2015
If a recipient spouse in a divorce action is unemployed or under-employed and seeking compensation or maintenance, that party's employability must be ascertained in order to determine a fair and just award.

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