Law firms are increasing mandating days in the office. Does it work?
All of the so-called benefits of the increased attendance policy are intangibles that firms are not always good at measuring. In the absence of hard data, are firms relying on [...]
Gen AI puts law librarians and KM professionals at risk of obsolescence: Survey
A survey of 275 legal professionals' views on generative AI finds finds that a majority believe librarians and others involved in knowledge management and research are at risk of obsolescence. [...]
What’s new in the lateral market?
The average number of lateral associates switching firms has doubled in 10 years. No firm is immune from being raided. Read more at adamsmithesq.com
Department of Labor publishes new FLSA and FMLA posters
Covered employers should update their Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) posters. Read more at www.natlawreview.com
Judges smack down overly broad noncompetes
For the second time this year, the Delaware Chancery Court has dismissed a suit seeking to enforce a business-sale noncompete agreement on the grounds that it’s too broad. Read more [...]
How the best leaders move forward after a hiring mistake
When faced with a bad hire, it’s important to take action quickly. Here are four steps to take to remedy the situation. Read more at www.lollydaskal.com
FLSA permits employers to dock PTO for productivity shortfalls
An employer did not run afoul of the Fair Labor Standards Act when it deducted paid time off from workers who failed to meet productivity goals, a federal appeals court [...]
NLRB severance ruling may not be so life-changing: Baker McKenzie
The NLRB’s recent decision does not have as sweeping implications for employers as some may think, a global law firm says. The NLRB and unions tend to put their focus [...]
SCOTUS: Highly paid employee entitled to overtime
High-earning workers making more than $200,000 a year might be eligible for overtime pay thanks to a recent Supreme Court ruling. The decision is a wake-up call for employers to [...]
NLRB: Non-disparagement provisions in severance agreements must be narrowly-tailored
On Feb. 21, the NLRB overruled two Trump-era decisions, restoring earlier precedent concerning the legality of confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in severance agreements. Read more at www.natlawreview.com
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