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A Policy Regarding Holiday Decorations…
As the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has aptly stated, “no holiday season is complete, at least for the courts, without one or more First Amendment challenges to public holiday displays.” Before decking the halls, employers should consider the location of holiday decorations. Employers who plan to decorate common work areas should strive to avoid […]
OFAC: Know it and love it
With businesses increasingly including sanctions compliance language based on regulations from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in contracts and agreements, employers should take a minute to familiarize themselves with the issue and the potential for costly liability. OFAC administers and enforces sanctions against countries or individuals (like terrorists or […]
When Employment Meets Antitrust
Can employers be criminally liable for antitrust violations? According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the answer is yes. Violations of antitrust law in the employment context have made headlines in recent years, as the government has cracked down on “no-poach” and “salary-fixing” agreements between companies. Taking the issue increasingly seriously, the DOJ issued guidance […]