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How to read a court filing without a law degree
Dockets, captions, motions and exhibits, explained so you can judge a case yourself.
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Legal News files the day's record: decisions issued, filings docketed, settlements announced and enforcement actions opened across labor and employment law.
The day's filings, rulings, settlements and agency actions in labor and employment law, reported the day they happen.
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Severance agreements: what to read before you sign
A clause-by-clause look at releases, non-disparagement, noncompete triggers and money — and which terms are open to negotiation.
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What overtime exemptions mean for your paycheck
The federal overtime rule covers most workers — but a set of exemptions leaves out many salaried employees. Here is how the tests work and how to spot a misclassification.
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Legal news websites: How to pick a legal news website or newsletter that fits
A practical guide for practitioners, students and curious readers on choosing where to follow labor and employment law.
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Legal News Today: How a Court Filing Becomes a Headline Before Lunch
A look at the daily pipeline that turns dockets, rulings and agency notices into the legal news you read.
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OPM finalizes rules moving federal RIF appeals from board to agency
Two final rules published August 3 shift appeals of furloughs, separations and demotions to OPM itself, effective September 2, ending the MSPB hearing route.