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Protecting Your Trade Secrets: Legal Recourse and Preventative Measures
May 8, 2023
Protecting Your Trade Secrets: Legal Recourse and Preventative Measures

Trade secrets are essential to many companies, providing them with unique advantages in a competitive business environment. Whether they are pricing schemes, business plans, or production shortcuts, protecting trade secrets is crucial to maintaining a company’s success. However, protecting these

Unmasking Unlawful Discrimination: The Impact of the ‘Fractioning’ Ruling on Employers and Employees
May 4, 2023
Unmasking Unlawful Discrimination: The Impact of the ‘Fractioning’ Ruling on Employers and Employees

A recent court ruling serves as a reminder to employers that job fractioning is not an effective defense against claims of unlawful discrimination. The ruling involves the case of Spears v. Louisiana College where the plaintiff brought claims of age,

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating New Federal Protections and Accommodations for Pregnant Employees
May 4, 2023
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating New Federal Protections and Accommodations for Pregnant Employees

In late 2022, Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), which aims to expand federal protections for pregnant employees and applicants. The bill was urgently needed as many pregnant employees face discrimination or dismissal from their jobs due to

Navigating Employee Health and Well-Being: Understanding and Managing Sick Leaves in the Workplace
May 3, 2023
Navigating Employee Health and Well-Being: Understanding and Managing Sick Leaves in the Workplace

As a business owner, it is crucial to understand sick leave laws and how they affect your company. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, sick leave has become an even more significant concern for employers and employees alike. This

Breastfeeding in the Boardroom: How the PUMP Act Promotes Work-Life Balance for Nursing Mothers
May 2, 2023
Breastfeeding in the Boardroom: How the PUMP Act Promotes Work-Life Balance for Nursing Mothers

For many working mothers, the thought of returning to work after having a baby can be daunting, particularly when it comes to the practicalities of breastfeeding. However, since 2010, the PUMP (Protecting the Right to Organize) Act has provided some

EEOC Targets Michigan Hospital Over Alleged Violation of Flu Shot Requirements
May 2, 2023
EEOC Targets Michigan Hospital Over Alleged Violation of Flu Shot Requirements

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Mercy Health St. Mary’s, a hospital located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, over allegations that it violated federal law by denying a job applicant’s request to be excused from a

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Protecting Your Trade Secrets: Legal Recourse and Preventative Measures
May 8, 2023
Protecting Your Trade Secrets: Legal Recourse and Preventative Measures

Trade secrets are essential to many companies, providing them with unique advantages in a competitive business environment. Whether they are pricing schemes, business plans, or production shortcuts, protecting trade secrets is crucial to maintaining a company’s success. However, protecting these

Unmasking Unlawful Discrimination: The Impact of the ‘Fractioning’ Ruling on Employers and Employees
May 4, 2023
Unmasking Unlawful Discrimination: The Impact of the ‘Fractioning’ Ruling on Employers and Employees

A recent court ruling serves as a reminder to employers that job fractioning is not an effective defense against claims of unlawful discrimination. The ruling involves the case of Spears v. Louisiana College where the plaintiff brought claims of age,

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating New Federal Protections and Accommodations for Pregnant Employees
May 4, 2023
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating New Federal Protections and Accommodations for Pregnant Employees

In late 2022, Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), which aims to expand federal protections for pregnant employees and applicants. The bill was urgently needed as many pregnant employees face discrimination or dismissal from their jobs due to

Navigating Employee Health and Well-Being: Understanding and Managing Sick Leaves in the Workplace
May 3, 2023
Navigating Employee Health and Well-Being: Understanding and Managing Sick Leaves in the Workplace

As a business owner, it is crucial to understand sick leave laws and how they affect your company. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, sick leave has become an even more significant concern for employers and employees alike. This

Breastfeeding in the Boardroom: How the PUMP Act Promotes Work-Life Balance for Nursing Mothers
May 2, 2023
Breastfeeding in the Boardroom: How the PUMP Act Promotes Work-Life Balance for Nursing Mothers

For many working mothers, the thought of returning to work after having a baby can be daunting, particularly when it comes to the practicalities of breastfeeding. However, since 2010, the PUMP (Protecting the Right to Organize) Act has provided some

EEOC Targets Michigan Hospital Over Alleged Violation of Flu Shot Requirements
May 2, 2023
EEOC Targets Michigan Hospital Over Alleged Violation of Flu Shot Requirements

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Mercy Health St. Mary’s, a hospital located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, over allegations that it violated federal law by denying a job applicant’s request to be excused from a

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