With reports indicating somewhere between ¼ and ½ of private-sector workers are bound by non-compete agreements,[1] post-employment restrictive covenants and their enforceability are key considerations of employers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, some
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Home for the holidays (or not?): Navigating employee holiday travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic
By Kevin Harlow and Maria Garrett
The holiday season marks a time each year when many of us travel to visit family and friends. As with everything else in 2020, the holidays will likely look…
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WORK from home or don’t work at all: telecommuting in the age of COVID-19
Not so long ago, telecommuting or “working from home” was just a growing employment practice – often a desirable employee perk used to attract top-talent (especially when unemployment rates were at historic lows). As a…
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“I Love My Hair” – But Does Corporate America?
The subject of many songs, skits, and social movements, hair discrimination has become a burning issue across the country. From Sesame Street to India Arie, there have been calls to eradicate the social stigma surrounding…
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When Fantasy Football Impacts the Reality of the Workplace

When Fantasy Football Impacts the Reality of the Workplace
Many players are deep into fantasy football season, so the question is – are you having fun yet? Obviously not if you relied upon Antonio Brown…
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No Harm, No Foul? Not So, Under Illinois Biometric Privacy Law
Dozens of employment class actions have been filed against employers with operations in Illinois for alleged violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Those suits relate primarily to the failure to provide required…
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MeToo and Merger Agreements
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In late 2017 and throughout 2018, the world watched the careers of several top executives topple. Once considered titans of their industry, these individuals were ensnared by allegations of…
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Helping Employers Weather the Storm, but Maybe Not House Pets and Home Invaders: Addressing Health and Safety Issues for Remote Employees
The Labor Dish recently addressed the rapid rise of remote working arrangements amongst U.S. employees. Although “OUT OF SIGHT, BUT NOT OUT OF MIND” touched on the many benefits that come from such…
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OUT OF SIGHT, BUT NOT OUT OF MIND
Wage and Hour Issues Involving Remote Employees
A 2017 Gallup survey found that nearly half of U.S. employees (43%) spend at least a portion of their working time away from their employer’s offices. This represents…
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Does Unlimited PTO Lead to Limitless Headaches?
In recent years, a number of highly visible companies in jurisdictions that prohibit “use or lose” vacation policies have adopted unlimited paid time off (“PTO”) programs, garnering ample media buzz. Under such policies, employees can…
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