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Too Fast, Too Risky: What a Street Takeover Can Teach Employers About Workplace Investigations

By Brian Covelli on September 25, 2026

Posted in Employment Litigation, Workplace Policies and Processes

Seyfarth Synopsis: A recent federal court decision highlights the risks of disciplining an employee whose apparent policy violations may also constitute protected safety reporting. Employers should stress-test potentially conflicting policies and document the information, context, and reasoning supporting disciplinary decisions.

What happens when an employee is told to report safety concerns, but doing so…

Why the Negative Impact of Non-Competes is Overstated

Posted on August 27, 2024

Posted in NON-COMPETE, Workplace Policies and Processes

By Michael Tamvakologos and Ian Neil, SC

Seyfarth Synopsis: It seems like death by a thousand cuts. In August last year, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a Competition Review to examine competition laws, policies and institutions to focus on reforms that would increase productivity, reduce the cost of living and/or lift wages. Non-compete clauses would be part of this…

WEBINAR – Time Well Spent Session 7: Compensable Work Time

Posted on July 5, 2024

Posted in COMPENSABLE TIME, Workplace Policies and Processes

About the Program: Much has happened in the ten years since our national Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group wrote ALM’s authoritative Wage & Hour Collective and Class Litigation treatise. We are excited to continue our informative webinar series to discuss—in bite-sized increments—the past decade’s most important changes to the federal and state employee pay litigation landscape.

The final installment…

Webinar: Workplace Political Expression: Best Practices for Balancing Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities

Posted on June 6, 2024

Posted in Political Speech, Workplace Policies and Processes

By Dawn Solowey, Sam Schwartz-Fenwick, and Marjorie Culver,

About the Program: Workplace political speech poses unique challenges for employers, particularly in a polarizing U.S. election year, and amid political demonstrations worldwide. Employers must balance employees’ rights with the interests of the organization, within a maze of intersecting federal and state laws. The challenges are still greater…

It’s An Election Year: Understanding Restrictions on Employer Actions Regarding Employee Political Activity

Posted on June 4, 2024

Posted in employee's rights, Political Speech, Workplace Policies and Processes

By Karla Grossenbacher and Scott Mallery

Seyfarth Synopsis: In six months, the U.S. presidential election will take place and inevitably employee views on the elections and election issues will make their way into the workplace. In today’s highly polarized socio-political landscape, the intersection of workplace dynamics and individual politics often causes disruptions in the workplace. When confronted with these…

Asking Again-Do You Really Want to Keep Paying Commissions to the Salesperson You Fired? (Update)

Posted on April 29, 2024

Posted in Employment Litigation, Texas, Workplace Policies and Processes

By Linda C. Schoonmaker and Eron F. Reid

Seyfarth Synopsis: We previously wrote about the procuring-cause doctrine here. As a refresher, the procuring-cause doctrine provides that a salesperson or other agent who contracts for a commission becomes entitled to payment of the commission when through his efforts he produces a buyer who is ready, able, and willing to…

WEBINAR – New Workplace Violence Prevention Program Requirements in California

Posted on April 12, 2024

Posted in 2024 CAL-PECULIARITIES, Workplace Policies and Processes, Workplace rules, Workplace Violence

Apr. 17, 2024 – As most California employers are now aware, a new workplace violence law (SB 553) requires essentially all CA employers to develop and implement written Workplace Violence Prevention Plans and training by July 1, 2024. The new requirements will be enforced by Cal/OSHA.

Cost – There is no cost to attend, but registration is…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Employment Law Lookout Blog

Posted on December 22, 2023

Posted in Workplace Policies and Processes

Seyfarth Synopsis: The Employment Law Lookout blog is taking a holiday break but will resume delivering insightful discourse and updates on the day’s most pressing workplace issues next Year!

In the meantime, we want to wish all of our readers, contributors, and editors a safe and happy holidays. Spend quality time with family, friends, and loved ones. Also, rest assured knowing that we’ll be on the lookout…

OSHA Reports 5,486 Occupational Fatalities in 2022, with Disproportionate Fatality Increases for African-American and Hispanic Workers

Posted on December 21, 2023

Posted in OSHA Compliance, OSHA Enforcement, Workplace Policies and Processes

By James L. Curtis, Adam R. Young, Melissa A. Ortega, and Craig B. Simonsen

Seyfarth Synopsis: The Bureau of Labor statistics addresses the rise in worker deaths in 2022, and expected data for 2023.

This week’s announcement by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a 5.7 percent increase in fatal occupational injuries nationally. African-American…

We Slept In! Time To Prepare for New 2024 Requirements!

Posted on December 20, 2023

Posted in 2023 CAL-PECULIARITIES, Workplace Policies and Processes

By Kristina M. Launey

Seyfarth Synopsis: Prepare for new California workplace legal requirements effective January 1, 2024, now. Seyfarth has you covered with all the ways to protect your workplace just like Kevin McCallister defends his house.

This is your house. You have to defend it. But Seyfarth is here to help you get your business updates in order…

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