A recent amendment to a Virginia statute potentially widens employers’ exposure to personal injury and wrongful death liability.
Read More »Why America should reject overwork culture
China’s 996 model — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week — was sold as a path to speed, discipline, and dominance. In reality, it became a case study in how overwork corrodes the very foundation of business success.
Read More »AI contracting pitfalls in-house counsel can’t afford to miss
Imagine rolling out a generative AI chatbot for your customer service platform to improve response times and efficiency and to lower costs. While it appears promising for a while, it all grinds to a halt when the chatbot recommends illegal return policies or offers inaccurate safety advice on regulated products or even misrepresents the company’s obligations.
Read More »EEOC sues auto parts maker for sex, disability, and age discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed suit against an auto parts manufacturer, asserting that it violated federal law when it refused to allow an older, female worker with a disability to re-enter its apprenticeship program.
Read More »Pros and cons of arbitration clauses in construction contracts
Mandatory arbitration clauses are increasingly common in construction contracts. Arbitration, sometimes referred to as “trial-light,” is a judicial process where an arbitrator (usually a lawyer or a former judge) receives evidence, hears from witnesses, and makes a binding decision resolving the dispute.
Read More »Survey: Manufacturers show resilience but face ongoing challenges
North American manufacturers are demonstrating resilience in the face of economic uncertainty, though significant challenges remain, according to a 2025 manufacturing benchmarking study released by Wipfli, a consulting and accounting firm.
Read More »Oregon employers dealt new restrictions in the hiring process
Employers in Oregon are facing new restrictions in hiring when it comes to applicants’ ages, thanks to House Bill 3187.
Read More »Legal experts address the question of who should pay when AI goes wrong
Artificial intelligence development is moving at a fast pace and the faster it moves, the more rapidly the courts will need to play catch up, according to some area lawyers, who add insight to the issue.
Read More »The people paradox: why ‘soft’ skills deliver hardest numbers
The very thing leaders wish away is the same thing that makes an operation exceptional. Invite it in. Give it direction. And suddenly, the breeze you crave isn’t because the people part vanished; it’s because it finally has a path to follow.
Read More »Everybody hurts when employers retaliate
Retaliation claims aren’t just about hurt feelings or workplace drama. Handled incorrectly, they can lead to serious legal consequences. Employers need to be proactive, not reactive, when handling employee complaints or accommodation requests.
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