Labor and Employment Law

Fri, Jun 21st, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles is proud to sponsor the Meet the Neutrals Speed Networking Event at Triad 2024 NYC this week in Manhattan. 2024 Triad NYC, taking place June 26-30 at the Hilton Midtown Manhattan, combines three events, including the …

Wed, May 15th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles is proud to sponsor the 2024 DRI Employment and Labor Law Seminar on May 20-22, 2024 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. The seminar is hosted by DRI, the leading organization of defense attorneys and in-house …

Tue, Mar 5th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Kelly K. James   Covenants not to compete (also called restrictive covenants) are a hot topic in employment law today. A number of states now have, or are considering, laws invalidating these employment contract provisions. …

Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Kelly K. James   The end of one year and the beginning of another is an excellent time to take stock, and to plan for a successful year. With that in mind, I’d like …

Tue, Dec 5th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Donna V. Smith   While there are certain elements present in every mediation, some types of cases are unique. A wage-hour collective or class action breaks the typical mediation paradigm. In most employment law-based …

Tue, Oct 31st, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Donna V. Smith   The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which requires employers with fifteen (15) or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee’s or applicant’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, …

Tue, Oct 3rd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in nearly every aspect of business today, but at what cost? A recent lawsuit brought by the EEOC has demonstrated one of risks of using AI in the recruiting …

Mon, May 9th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steve Dunn   With over 20+ years representing employers, I have reviewed more employee handbooks than I care to remember. I have seen it all, from a hodgepodge of stapled sheets to stylish published …