When the changes become effective, employers can expect greater scrutiny and a further increase in wage and hour lawsuits.

Employers need to understand the issues involved and carefully craft their dress code policies.

Companies can take steps to help reduce the chances of workplace violence by understanding what the risk factors are and developing policies to minimize opportunities for workers to be victims of such conduct.

It’s clear that employers who utilize contract workers need to review the NLRB decision.

Recent rulings by the NLRB demonstrate a disturbing trend in federal labor law.