The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that private businesses with religious convictions can be exempt from antidiscrimination laws that protect LGBTQ+ workers. This ruling has created a great deal of controversy, as many feel that it could potentially open the door to discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in the […]

Recent changes to federal law have given banks and credit unions more freedom when it comes to hiring people with criminal histories. This is a welcome change, as it makes it easier for those with a criminal record to find employment. However, it is important to note that these changes do not give banks and […]

The California health care industry is about to get a major wage boost. On October 13, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law that will significantly raise the minimum wage for nearly all health care employees in the state, both hourly and salaried. This is a big step forward for the state’s health care workers, […]

NLRB: Unfair Labor Practice Charges, Union Representation Petitions on the Rise The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently reported a surge in the filing of unfair labor practice charges and union representation petitions, with a notable increase from FY 2022. The NLRB, which helps enforce the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), is charged with protecting […]

It’s not news that employees of a company must abide by the rules set forth in their employment contracts. However, it is important to note that when an employee breaches one or more of these contractual obligations, they may face serious consequences. The case of two former employees of a Florida provider of Autism treatment […]