On the eve of this long-anticipated election, some (most?) have grown tired of the constant “gloom and doom” claims
Blog
The Blog of Matthew Miklave’s Law Office
Whether you’re a business owner or an employee seeking legal advice, keeping up with the constantly evolving legal landscape can be challenging. With his extensive experience in employment law, civil rights and labor relations, Mattew Miklave is uniquely positioned to provide valuable guidance on how these changes may impact you or your organization. Following Matt’s updates and analysis allows you to make informed decisions about your legal needs.
Look in the Rearview for the Days of “My Way or the Highway.”
When you have been practicing law as long as I have (forty years!), patterns emerge if you pay attention.
Labor Day: Its History and Meaning
Labor Day just isn’t about cookouts, a day of rest, or department stores sales. A day with its roots
Trying to Fight the “Good Fight”
Trying to Fight the “Good Fight” I spent most of my career as a defense lawyer. I’m not ashamed
Remembering the Legacy of the 1961 Freedom Riders
Remembering the Legacy of the 1961 Freedom Riders Sixty-three years ago this month, May 1961, stands as a focal
“Freedom in All of its Dimensions.”
Marriage Equality: A Journey from The Netherlands to The U.S. Americans love to celebrate our freedom. We embrace our
Reflecting on History: The 1913 Women’s Suffrage March in D.C.
A Look at a Pivotal Moment for Women’s Rights We often do not recognize great events when they occur.
Remembering (and Preventing) Injustice: Salem Witch Trials
A Leap Day Reflection This month, we recognize an unusual day – February 29. Leap Day! A day that
Working “Both Sides” – The Advantage of Representing Both Employers and Employees in Employment Cases
Why Choose Dual Representation For Employment Law Cases? Strategies for Success in Employment Law. Introduction In the arena of
The Dos and Don’ts of Employee Termination: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls
How to Terminate an Employee Employee termination is a challenging and often uncomfortable aspect of managing a business. It’s
What Is Civil Rights Law?
Understanding Civil Rights Law: Protecting Your Rights as a Citizen The United States is founded on the idea of
A Court Votes for . . . Broccoli?
Diving Deeper Into Work Continues the great “Broccoli Fight of 2021.” (I acknowledge the hyperbole. Vegetables do that to
Helping Ukraine
As the Russian war on Ukraine continues, a growing chorus in the United States press for more ways to
What it Means to Stand with Ukraine
Vladmir Putin’s swift, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine instantly challenged the Western World and threatens to unravel the Post-World War
Time for Churchillian Action
Diving Deeper Into Work The term “Churchillian” describes a writer or speaker whose style emulates that of Former Prime
Broccoli Must be Good for You: The Government Says So
EEOC published more guidance saying employers can mandate COVID-19 vaccinations. The “fine print” behind the attention-grabbing headlines finds serious
The Pandemic’s End Ends Not the Pain.
Diving Deeper Into Work Examines The Next Challenge: COVID-19’s Recovery We rightly celebrate the deployment of COVID-19 vaccines and
