Maine is an at-will employment state, meaning employers are allowed to fire workers for any reason not specifically prohibited by law or contract. Maine has no specific at-will employment statute,...

Worker challenges financial hardship claims after the company made major property purchases and luxury expenses The Industrial Court of Malaysia recently dealt with a case involving an administrati...

The Eighth Circuit Bar Association has honored Jerry M. Hunter with the Richard S. Arnold Award for Distinguished Service, one of the circuit’s highest professional recognitions. The award was pre...

Managing settlements: the legal and practical issues, and the pitfalls to avoid In many circumstances, entering into a Settlement Agreement can be a very useful way of managing the end of the empl...

For the third year in a row, eight McAfee & Taft attorneys – six from the firm’s Tulsa office and two from Oklahoma City – were named to Oklahoma Super Lawyers’ list of “Top 50 Lawyers.” Those...

Employer argues salesperson was dismissed due to ongoing sales issues A salesperson challenged his dismissal, arguing the employer was not a small business when counting associated entities, the po...

Employer argues worker had multiple opportunities to withdraw resignation, but she never did A senior speech pathologist challenged her employer's argument that she resigned, contending that resign...

Stay informed with our roundup of the latest employment law developments impacting employers, HR teams, and legal professionals 1. Employment Rights Bill: Update The Employment Rights Bill is in ...

This week, we examine what employers should anticipate as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)—which currently has only one active member, a Democrat, and four vacancies—moves closer to regain...