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People are an employer’s most critical asset. And the employer-employee relationship works best when it is based on clear ground rules and an understanding of mutual obligations. Much Shelist’s labor & employment attorneys give employers answers and advice quickly with your business needs in mind. Our job is to provide counsel proactively, negotiate on your behalf when necessary, and litigate forcefully when the situation warrants. When urgent questions arise regarding issues such as firing an employee or handling an unexpected medical leave, and you need answers fast, we are accessible and responsive.
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How Not to Write a Job Posting
Employers should keep an eye on a case in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit holding that...
Parental Leave: Employee Benefit or Employment Discrimination?
For the longest time, many employers differentiated between "maternity" leave and "paternity" leave in their policy manuals. A typical maternity...
U.S. Supreme Court Verdict: Arbitration and Class Action Waiver Agreements in the Workplace Are Valid
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued its long-awaited decision on the validity of class action waivers in employment arbitration agreements....