Workplace - The Legal Examiner (Page 3)

Age discrimination a concern in pandemic

Older workers are more vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19 than those younger. Now some worry about increased age discrimination.

By Craig Kopp

/ 31 Aug 2020

Elderly patient holding his face while having a conversation with a young doctor.

Judicial misconduct is no laughing matter

Judges facing ethics complaints say and do the darndest things, sometimes bordering on humorous. More often though, judicial misconduct creates injustices for those coming before the court on serious matters from child custody to criminal drug cases.

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 28 Aug 2020

File labeled 'Judicial Misconduct' with gavel.

Mock juror stint can be interesting side gig

Being a mock juror can be a side gig that's more interesting than delivering groceries.

By Sheryl Nance-Nash

/ 27 Aug 2020

Empty jury box in a courtroom, showing seating for jurors.

Unemployment rules get stricter, choices harder

Some states are reinstituting work search requirements for those applying for unemployment benefits, even as COVID-19 numbers remain high and the federal government has cut its assistance.

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 24 Aug 2020

Young woman wearing a mask holding a 'Need a Job' sign.

Uber, Lyft drivers earn win in battle for unemployment benefits

After a long-fought battle, a New York judge recently gave contract drivers for rideshare companies Uber and Lyft the right to receive unemployment benefits. That state has 45 days to clear up the backlog of claims for these gig workers.

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 24 Aug 2020

Car window showing stickers for ride-sharing services Lyft and Uber.

Kodak loan investigation by SEC is all about timing

A recently launched investigation into Kodak’s $765 million government loan is more about its timing than the validity of the loan.

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 17 Aug 2020

Businesses find insurance doesn’t cover pandemic

Thousands of businesses across the country have been denied insurance claims for “business interruption” after shuttering their offices, restaurants and service establishments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those insurance

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 14 Aug 2020

Sign outside a business reading 'Closed due to COVID-19.'

GNC lawsuit hinges on mask order, bankruptcy

A GNC manager is suing the company, saying he was fired for enforcing a mask order. Bankruptcy laws may protect GNC.

By Sheila Mullane Estrada

/ 13 Aug 2020

Rules tighten on protected speech in workplace

Employees who spew the F-bomb, make sexually unacceptable remarks or racist comments at work – even involving union activities – will no longer enjoy the same protections under the National Labor Relations Act they once did.

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 12 Aug 2020

Words 'Not Safe for Work' written by hand with a marker.

Hackers, email fraud increase security woes for companies

The use of email fraud has become so rampant that two years ago the Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance saying if a public company doesn’t guard against phishing

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 11 Aug 2020

Email inbox showing the spam folder highlighted.

Not knowing Zoom rules could get you in legal trouble

Zoom conferencing is the next best thing to actually being there. Or, at least, that’s what many people have come to accept in the age of the coronavirus. Like

By Craig Kopp

/ 11 Aug 2020

Laptop screen showing participants in a video conference call.

Remote workers and trade secrets: More care needed than ever

With so many employees working remotely, businesses must be cognizant that their trade secrets and other confidential business information are at more risk. Cybersecurity is not enough to protect those

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 10 Aug 2020