Workplace Law Round-Up

From new laws to the aggressive enforcement agendas of state and federal agencies to unprecedented government rulemaking activism, employers face a more challenging and demanding employment and labor law environment in 2014 than ever before. In this article, the authors discuss some key developments, red flags, pitfalls and opportunities for employers to watch in the coming months. These developments underscore that risk management is not just a matter of being aware of new laws, but also of recent trends in the way existing laws are being leveraged against employers.