Significant Court Win for Employers
Companies can require employees to arbitrate employment disputes individually and prohibit them from pursuing class action lawsuits.
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Companies can require employees to arbitrate employment disputes individually and prohibit them from pursuing class action lawsuits.
Read MoreAs we have previously reported, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued new regulations supplementing government contractors’ obligations to engage in affirmative action. It is important to note that these regulations apply not only to prime contractors but also to certain subcontractors.
Read MoreIn our last OFCCP-related blog, we reported on the new OFCCP regulations that require federal contractors and subcontractors for the first time to adopt quantifiable hiring goals for individuals with disabilities and hiring benchmarks for certain veterans.
Read MoreJust in time for the Labor Day holiday, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) on August 27, 2013 issued two sets of final regulations designed to enhance greatly employment opportunities for veterans and individuals with disabilities. These regulations (available here and here) were published in the Federal Register on September 24, 2013 and will go into effect on March 23, 2014.
Read MoreIn a decision issued March 27, 2013, the Supreme Court, by a 5-4 vote, rejected an antitrust class action suit filed by Comcast subscribers. The case has clear implications for how employers may defend against class actions.
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