Are polygraph tests legal in background screening?

They used to be! Polygraph tests were once very common in retail hiring to cut down on potential employee shoplifting. The testing was largely banned in private-sector background screenings by […]
Employee claims Netflix termination based on vaccination

Here’s an interesting story we ran across. A former Netflix executive has filed suit against the media company, claiming her termination was in retaliation for complaining about religious and sexual […]
Don’t miss these silent work-culture killers

Excerpted from a Levitt LLP Blog by Howard Levitt Compliance isn’t just about following the handbook. It is about anticipating the risks that do not scream for attention. Employers often […]
Workplace recordings in the digital age

Excerpted from a Venable LLP Blog by Allison Gotfried and Keith Olsen From virtual meetings to security cameras and smartphones, or even AI glasses and recordings, employees are finding new […]