Riot Games – lessons from a corporate culture of harassment
By Jeff Jones
Special to the UCBJ
Riot Games. It may sound like an oxymoron but it’s actually a multi-million-dollar corporation specializing in video game development...
An ADA cautionary tale
In June of this year, the jury awarded a former employee $450,000 based on the employer’s violations of the...
EEOC settles class action over hiring practices for $5 million
In February, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) settled a nationwide class action lawsuit against American Freight Management...
Tennessee ‘anti-bullying’ law now covers private employers
In 2014, Tennessee was the first state to pass the Healthy Workplace Act. This Act addresses abusive conduct in...
Sorting out the recent COVID-19 guidance – issues and options for employers
As of June 1, 2021, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), less than 50%...
The attorney-client privilege for organizations: broader than you think?
It is increasingly common for businesses to use outside consultants, independent contractors and other third-party nonemployees to develop and manage their business....