Month: November 2012

The Supreme Court recently heard oral argument on a case which is expected to address a split in the Circuit courts of appeal over how to define a supervisor in cases of alleged workplace harassment. In Vance v. Ball State University, the Seventh Circuit adopted a...

Many employers maintain policies in their employee handbooks reinforcing employees' at-will status. However, such policies should be carefully crafted to ensure that an employee's federally protected rights to organize and bargain collectively are not infringed. Where...