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Workplace Prof Blog

Covers arbitration, disability, employment discrimination, labor law, public employment law and workplace safety. By Professors Richard Bales, Jeffrey M. Hirsch and Marcia L. McCormick.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/

May 24
Feldblum Nominated to EEOC for Another Term

Feldblum Nominated to EEOC for Another Term

Congratulations to Chai Feldblum (EEOC, Georgetown) for her nomination to the EEOC for a second term. President Obama announced the nomination yesterday along with a group of other positions here. Given her extensive background on…
May 23
Comparative Unjust Dismissal Law

Comparative Unjust Dismissal Law

Normally here at Workplace Prof Blog, we at least like to pretend that we have some shame when it comes to self-promotion by getting fellow bloggers to post on each others' papers. I'm going to break this norm, however, because...
May 23
Call for Papers for International Comparative Sciences Symposium in Sofia, Bulgaria

Call for Papers for International Comparative Sciences Symposium in Sofia, Bulgaria

From friend of the blog, Dara Chernyeva, please consider the following international conference which touches on labor and employment law topics: I'm writing to you to share the call for papers for a International Comparative Sciences…

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Defero Law

Community of UK legal bloggers.

http://www.deferolaw.com/profiles/blog/list?promoted=1

May 24
It Matters Not Whether you call it a "Blog" or a "Blog Post" - What Matters is that You Write

It Matters Not Whether you call it a "Blog" or a "Blog Post" - What Matters is that You Write

The well known US and Slate Magazine blogger Matt Yglesias (@mattyglesias) recently drew my attention to an essay on blogging on Twitter (giving meaning to my philosophy that Twitter is a wonderful "serendipity machine"): This is a blog…
May 23
Family Law Solicitor Ed Kitchen comments on Cohabiting Couples with Children

Family Law Solicitor Ed Kitchen comments on Cohabiting Couples with Children

The Daily Mail has today reported the findings of a study carried out by the Marriage Foundation which concludes that there is a much greater chance of parents staying together whilst their children are young if those parents are married,…
May 23
Our Food Poisoning Solicitors discuss Food Poisoning Abroad Claim

Our Food Poisoning Solicitors discuss Food Poisoning Abroad Claim

The recent publicity of the terrible illness suffered by artist Ricky Figg after he came down with food poisoning whilst on holiday illustrates just how devastating these conditions can be. Mr Figg developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome after he…

Rank this Week: 14

Workplace Class Action Blog

Covers class action litigation issues, including class certification, discovery and defense strategies. By Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

http://www.workplaceclassaction.com/

May 24
Seyfarth Shaw Submits Guidance To The EEOC On Its Quality Control Plan "Draft Principles"

Seyfarth Shaw Submits Guidance To The EEOC On Its Quality Control Plan "Draft Principles"

By Rebecca Bromet, Christopher DeGroff and Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. On May 10, 2013, the EEOC released its Quality Control Plan (“QCP”) draft principles. In an accompanying press release, the EEOC said that the “[Quality…
May 22
Eighth Circuit Raises Specter Of Constitutionality Issues In TCPA Class Action

Eighth Circuit Raises Specter Of Constitutionality Issues In TCPA Class Action

By Jennifer A. Riley and Jason P. Stiehl In a much-anticipated decision involving the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), the Eighth Circuit in Nack v. Walburg, Case No. 11-1460 (8th Cir. May 21, 2012), reversed a…
May 16
"Historic" Verdict In EEOC v. Hill Country Farms Reduced To $1.6 Million But Litigation Continues As EEOC Seeks Injunctive Relief Against Defunct Company

"Historic" Verdict In EEOC v. Hill Country Farms Reduced To $1.6 Million But Litigation Continues As EEOC Seeks Injunctive Relief Against Defunct Company

By Christopher DeGroff, Reema Kapur, and Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. We previously reported that the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) secured a verdict of $240 million in its lawsuit against Hill Country Farms last…

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New York Civil Service Attorney…

New York Civil Service Attorney Law Blog

Covers employment and discrimination issues related to civil service. Published by the Law Offices of Kevin P. Sheerin.

http://civilservice.sheerinlaw.com/

May 24
Guide to Understanding Teacher Discipline

Guide to Understanding Teacher Discipline

I have prepared a Primer on Understanding Teacher Discipline. Click here for the Guide to Understanding Teacher Discipline.
Apr 16
Termination of Tenancy Proper when Income is not properly Reported

Termination of Tenancy Proper when Income is not properly Reported

NYC HPD moved to terminate the tenancy benefits of petitioner, Perrett when it was found that Petitioner’s daughter’s $30,000 income was not reported to the subsidizing authority. The court found that termination…
Apr 16
Teacher's Improper Enrollment of granddaughter does not warrant Termination

Teacher's Improper Enrollment of granddaughter does not warrant Termination

In a case handled by the Law Office of Glass & Krakower an arbitration award was reversed and but one portion of the arbitrator’s determination was affirmed. The facts underlying this case were: a…

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Overtime Lawyer Blog

Covers minimum wage and tip credit in Georgia. By Buckley & Klein, LLP.

http://www.overtimelawyerblog.com/

May 24
FLSA Lawsuits On The Rise

FLSA Lawsuits On The Rise

News reports that a record high number of wage and hour lawsuits have been filed thus far in 2013. According to a recent survey, the tally of new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) cases has risen above 7,700, a new record. The FLSA is an…
May 14
Undocumented Workers May Recover Back Wages Under The FLSA

Undocumented Workers May Recover Back Wages Under The FLSA

Many workers think if they are “undocumented,” then they cannot get back pay or other damages for unpaid overtime or other wage and hour violation. This is not the case. In fact, undocumented workers have the same rights as…
May 6
Congress To Vote On Working Families Flexibility Act

Congress To Vote On Working Families Flexibility Act

This week Congress will vote on the “Working Families Flexibility Act,” sponsored by Rep. Martha Roby (R-Ala.) Touted as a family friendly provision, Act would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by giving employers the…

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HR Watchdog

Covers California employment laws. By the California Chamber of Commerce.

http://calchamber.typepad.com/hrwatchdog/

May 24
State Health Insurance Exchange Announces Plans, Rate

State Health Insurance Exchange Announces Plans, Rate

On May 23, Covered California announced that 13 health insurance plans will compete to provide coverage to millions of Californians through the state’s new...
May 23
EEOC Makes Tackling Genetic Information Bias a Top Priority

EEOC Makes Tackling Genetic Information Bias a Top Priority

This month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) settled its first ever lawsuit involving the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). GINA prohibits...
May 21
What Not to Wear: How Clothing May Affect Promotion Decision

What Not to Wear: How Clothing May Affect Promotion Decision

What you wear to work may affect your chances for promotion, according to a recent survey by Office Team, an employment agency that specializes...

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Employer Law Report

Covers recent legal developments and trends affecting employers. By Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP.

http://www.employerlawreport.com/

May 24
Twitter's Vine Video App Is the Latest App to Sprout Social Media Risks for Employer

Twitter's Vine Video App Is the Latest App to Sprout Social Media Risks for Employer

There is no doubt you know what YouTube is, but do you know about Vine? Well, Vine is a video app released by Twitter earlier this year that allows users to capture and share short looping six-second videos to Twitter and allows the user to…
May 22
When Employee Taunts Employer via Facebook to "FIRE ME. ...Make my day. . ." NLRB Memo Concludes the Employer Can Go For It

When Employee Taunts Employer via Facebook to "FIRE ME. ...Make my day. . ." NLRB Memo Concludes the Employer Can Go For It

The National Labor Relations Board Office of the General Counsel released an Advice Memorandum in Tasker Healthcare Group, d/b/a Skinsmart Dermatology ("Tasker") Case 04-CA-094222 on May 16, 2013 and concluded that an employee was not engaged…
May 20
Sixth Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment for Employers in Two Cases Brought by Terminated Pregnant Employee

Sixth Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment for Employers in Two Cases Brought by Terminated Pregnant Employee

Two Sixth Circuit decisions issued last week underscore the hazards associated with terminating an employee between the time that she announces her pregnancy and any time shortly after she returns from pregnancy leave. Fortunately, both…

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Suits by Suits

Covers disputes between companies and executives. Published by Zuckerman Spaeder LLP.

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/

May 24
The Inbox -- Three Day Weekend Edition (5/24/2013)

The Inbox -- Three Day Weekend Edition (5/24/2013)

As we here at Suits by Suits get ready for a rare (but welcome!) three-day weekend, you might want to kick back, relax, and enjoy the week in disputes between executives and their employers. We'd say crack open a cold one for us as…
May 23
From Flowers And Cemeteries To Barbecue And Beaches: How We Got Memorial Day

From Flowers And Cemeteries To Barbecue And Beaches: How We Got Memorial Day

While we’re a blog about disputes between executives and companies, we can’t overlook those significant days when those companies and executives pause for a national holiday. Through our first year, we’ve looked at how…
May 21
Against the Odds, High Court Will Hear Whistleblower Case

Against the Odds, High Court Will Hear Whistleblower Case

Yesterday, the Supreme Court announced that it will hear the case of Jackie Hosang Lawson and Jonathan Zang, two former Fidelity employees who seek to reverse the dismissal of their Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower claims. In this post last…

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Labor Relations Today

Provides analysis, resources and commentary on developments in traditional labor law. By McKenna Long & Aldridge.

http://www.laborrelationstoday.com/

May 24
@LRToday Morning Round-Up: May 24, 2013

@LRToday Morning Round-Up: May 24, 2013

Noel Canning Brief Urges SCOTUS to Uphold D.C. Circuit Ruling: Ben James of Law360($$) writes that Noel Canning, the soda-bottler at the center of the NLRB recess-appointment controversy, has filed a brief with the United…
May 23
@LRToday Morning Round-Up: May 23, 2013

@LRToday Morning Round-Up: May 23, 2013

Dems Push Board Nominees Through HELP Committee: Law360 ($$) reports that yesterday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee voted to send President Obama's nominations to the National Labor…
May 22
@LRToday Morning Round-Up: May 22, 2013

@LRToday Morning Round-Up: May 22, 2013

Ralphs Pushes Picketing Case Towards Supreme Court Review: Abigail Rubenstein of Law360 ($$) reports that this past Monday, Ralphs Grocery Store filed a brief with the Supreme Court, urging it to take Ralphs' case and overturn a…

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CCH WorkDay Blog

Covers labor and employment law developments. By Wolters Kluwer.

http://www.employmentlawdaily.com/index.php/blog

May 24
Lafe Solomon ponders attacks on NLRB, flack from employers over agency directive

Lafe Solomon ponders attacks on NLRB, flack from employers over agency directive

“The NLRB is truly at an unprecedented place in its history; we’re being attacked politically, judicially, and legislatively,” said NLRB Acting General Counsel Lafe Solomon, speaking on Monday, May 20, at a plenary session…
May 24
Justices breathe new life into Chevron deference

Justices breathe new life into Chevron deference

The Supreme Court on Monday, May 20, issued an opinion that may revive Chevron deference by courts to actions of federal regulators. A 6-3 majority led by Justice Antonin Scalia affirmed a Fifth Circuit decision in favor of the Federal…
May 24
Survey shows majority of employees use personal mobile devices to access work data regardless of company policy

Survey shows majority of employees use personal mobile devices to access work data regardless of company policy

A survey released by CTIA-The Wireless Association® found that what employees do, and what IT professionals think they are doing, are very different. On behalf of CTIA, While only 30 percent of consumers were very or somewhat familiar…

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The California Wage and Hour Law…

The California Wage and Hour Law Blog for Employees

Covers overtime, meal breaks, rest breaks, and pay checks. By Steven G. Pearl.

http://cawageandhourlaw.blogspot.com/

May 24
Barnes, Crosby, Fitzgerald & Zeman LLP v. Ringler: Court Rules on Split of $13.5 Million Class Action Attorney Fee

Barnes, Crosby, Fitzgerald & Zeman LLP v. Ringler: Court Rules on Split of $13.5 Million Class Action Attorney Fee

Barnes, Crosby, Fitzgerald & Zeman LLP v. Ringler (1/16/13) --- Cal.App.4th ---, is an unusual case dealing with the split of $13.5 million in attorney fees in a class action lawsuit. In class actions, an attorney's agreement to…
May 23
Zamora v. Lehman: Court Enforces One-Year Notice Provision In Derivative Action Against Corporate Officer

Zamora v. Lehman: Court Enforces One-Year Notice Provision In Derivative Action Against Corporate Officer

This is the second time that this case has resulted in a published decision and the second time that I'm discussing it on the blog. In the first decision, Zamora v. Lehman (2010) 186 Cal.App.4th 1 (discussed here), the Court of Appeal held…
May 22
In re: HP Inkjet Printer Litigation: Ninth Circuit Issues Decision on Attorney Fees In Coupon Class Action Settlement

In re: HP Inkjet Printer Litigation: Ninth Circuit Issues Decision on Attorney Fees In Coupon Class Action Settlement

In re: HP Inkjet Printer Litigation, ___ F.3d ___ (9th Cir. 5/15/13), addresses attorney fee awards in coupon settlements under the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA). 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1712(a)-(c). Plaintiffs sued HP for alleged…

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Illinois Sexual Harassment…

Illinois Sexual Harassment Attorney Blog

Covers employment discrimination, constructive discharge, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment. By Peter M. LaSorsa.

http://www.illinoissexualharassmentattorneyblog.com/

May 24
Are Sexy Text Messages A Form Of A Hostile Work Environment In Chicago?

Are Sexy Text Messages A Form Of A Hostile Work Environment In Chicago?

So your boss keeps sending you sexual type text messages. He tells you how sexy you look and what he would like to do to you after work. Is this a hostile work environment in Chicago? The answer is yes. In fact this would be considered…
May 23
Consequences Supervisors Engaging In Sexual Harassment In Illinoi

Consequences Supervisors Engaging In Sexual Harassment In Illinoi

So there is a supervisor who is engaging in sexual harassment in Illinois and you are the one that he is harassing. What are the consequences regarding your legal rights and what are the consequences on the company. Under the Illinois Human…
May 20
National Food Corp. Pays $650,000 To Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

National Food Corp. Pays $650,000 To Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

National Food Corporation ("NFC") pays $650,000 to five workers to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit. The sexual harassment lawsuit was first filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") after initial settlement talks…

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Impact Litigation Journal

Provides commentary and analysis about legal issues relating to class actions and other representative litigation in the areas of consumer and employment law. By Initiative Legal Group APC.

http://impactlitigation.com/

May 24
Schwab Removes Class Action Waiver from Client Agreement

Schwab Removes Class Action Waiver from Client Agreement

Seemingly bucking the trend of corporations fighting to force consumers into individual arbitration to avoid class actions, Charles Schwab Corp., the prominent “discount broker,” has decided to revise its client account agreements…
May 22
Proposed Overtime Legislation Passes House, Faces Uphill Battle in Senate

Proposed Overtime Legislation Passes House, Faces Uphill Battle in Senate

Republicans in Congress are pushing a bill that would amend a cornerstone provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938: overtime pay for more than 40 hours of work in a week. Under the proposal, private sector employees would have the…
May 20
Bank of America Agrees to Another Massive Settlement Related to Countrywide Acquisition

Bank of America Agrees to Another Massive Settlement Related to Countrywide Acquisition

It has been said that history repeats itself, first as tragedy, then as farce. For Bank of America, its acquisition of Countrywide has been a persistent melding of farce and tragedy. Earlier this year, Bank of America agreed to pay $11.6…

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Workplace Dignity: Where Dignity…

Workplace Dignity: Where Dignity and Respect in the Workplace Reigns Supreme

Covers employment law, human resources best practices, and how to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms to help ensure a happy and productive workforce. By Kendall Isaac.

http://www.workplacedignity.com/employment-law-and-dispute-resolution-blog.html

May 24
IRS Continues Cleaning House

IRS Continues Cleaning House

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May 13
Workplace Bullying Video Posted on YouTube by QualiaSoup 2/28/13

Workplace Bullying Video Posted on YouTube by QualiaSoup 2/28/13

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May 12
A Salute to Working Mother

A Salute to Working Mother

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Legal Developments In…

Legal Developments In Non-Competition Agreements

Reviews recent cases involving non-competition agreements and related claims. By Kenneth J. Vanko.

http://www.non-competes.com/

May 24
Password Sharing and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Revisited

Password Sharing and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Revisited

I was reading Eric Ostroff's fine post discussing customer lists as trade secrets, in the context of a recent case involving Farmers Insurance Exchange and several of its former agents, Farmers Ins. Exch. v. Steele Ins. Agency, 2013 U.S.…
May 17
Episode 8 of Fairly Competing: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?

Episode 8 of Fairly Competing: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?

Now available is Episode 8 of the Fairly Competing podcast: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?In this episode, John Marsh, Russell Beck, and I discuss the proposals to add a federal cause of action for…
May 16
Proposed Non-Compete Legislation in Connecticut Follows Legislative Trend

Proposed Non-Compete Legislation in Connecticut Follows Legislative Trend

So far, 2013 has been active for proposed non-compete legislation.At the beginning of any calendar year, it's not surprising to see a number of bills introduced in state assemblies or legislatures - many of which have no chance of becoming…

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Connecticut Employment Law Blog

Features developments in labor and employment law. By Daniel A. Schwartz.

http://www.ctemploymentlawblog.com/

May 24
Legislative Update: Minimum Wage and Updated CHRO Bill

Legislative Update: Minimum Wage and Updated CHRO Bill

Daniel SchwartzTwo quick updates to items I’ve covered before. Yesterday, the state Senate approved of an increase to minimum wage by 75 cents, over two years. The bill would raise the minimum wage to $8.70 on January 1, 2014 and…
May 21
The Underside of Vine: Another Headache for Employer

The Underside of Vine: Another Headache for Employer

Daniel SchwartzAs I highlighted last month, Vine – a new video-sharing app — is quickly infiltrating the workplace. Since my original post, I’ve been keeping tabs on what people are doing on it. And it isn’t…
May 21
Paid Sick Leave (PSL) “Fixes” Pass State Senate; Final Approval Expected

Paid Sick Leave (PSL) “Fixes” Pass State Senate; Final Approval Expected

Daniel SchwartzShortly after passage of the Paid Sick Leave law a few years ago, it became apparent that there were several quirks in the law that would make enforcement and compliance challenging in some places. I highlighted a few issues in…

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Lawffice Space

Covers employment laws and cases. By Philip Miles.

http://www.lawfficespace.com/

May 24
PA Judge Orders Expert Review of Facebook Page - COTW #144

PA Judge Orders Expert Review of Facebook Page - COTW #144

Pennsylvania has had a number of Facebook discovery cases in the past couple of years. However, a recent decision out of Lancaster County took a slightly different approach. The discovery dispute arose over Facebook photos (and…
May 23
Lawffice Links - New EEOC Publications Galore!

Lawffice Links - New EEOC Publications Galore!

Wow, I can hardly keep up with all of these new EEOC publications. Here are the links:Cancer: Q&A on Cancer in the Workplace and the ADA Diabetes: Q&A on Diabetes in the Workplace and the ADA Epilepsy: Q&A on Epilepsy in the…
May 21
SCOTUS Grants Cert. in Sarbanes-Oxley Retaliation Case

SCOTUS Grants Cert. in Sarbanes-Oxley Retaliation Case

On Monday, the Supreme Court granted certiorari (order here) in Lawson v. FMR, LLC (SCOTUSblog case page here). Per the Petition for Certiorari, the Question Presented is: Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1514A,…

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What's New in Employment Law?

Focuses on employment law developments, particularly in California.

http://shawvalenza.blogspot.com/

May 24
Court of Appeal - Managers Supervising While Performing Non-Exempt Tasks Are Non-Exempt

Court of Appeal - Managers Supervising While Performing Non-Exempt Tasks Are Non-Exempt

Safeway stores employ assistant managers who supervise many employees and have responsibility for hiring, supervising, budget compliance, etc. But the stores' "operating budgets" and other policies allegedly require assistant managers…
May 17
Court of Appeal - Hourly Pay X Busy Employee = Non-Exempt Compensation

Court of Appeal - Hourly Pay X Busy Employee = Non-Exempt Compensation

The plaintiff was an insurance adjuster. He was paid $29 / hour for every hour worked, including overtime. He always worked more than 40 hours per week. In a wage-hour lawsuit, he claimed he was not properly classified as…
May 3
Court of Appeal: Union Contracts Must Clearly and Unmistakably Waive Rights Under California Vacation Law

Court of Appeal: Union Contracts Must Clearly and Unmistakably Waive Rights Under California Vacation Law

It's California employment law 101 that employers must pay out all "vested" vacation time when an employee's employment ends. No "use it or lose it" and no limits on "carry over" are allowed under Labor Code Section 227.3. There's…

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Screw You Guys, I'm Going Home

Covers what you need to know before you quit, get fired, or decide to sue the bastards. By Donna Ballman.

http://employeeatty.blogspot.com/

May 24
13 Things Every Teen Needs To Know About Workplace Right

13 Things Every Teen Needs To Know About Workplace Right

School’s out for summer! Or it will be soon, and many teens will start summer jobs or even their very first real job. Yet schools do little, if anything, to prepare teens for the realities of the workplace. I’m always shocked when…
May 15
Employment Law Blog Carnival, We Are Family Edition

Employment Law Blog Carnival, We Are Family Edition

It's time for me to host the ever-enlightening Employment Law Blog Carnival, that wonderful monthly collection of the best employment and HR blogs in the blogosphere. Because I hosted this time last year, I'm not doing yet another tribute to…
May 10
The “New” Discrimination: Retaliation Based on Health Care Right

The “New” Discrimination: Retaliation Based on Health Care Right

Guest post by Ryan Price, Associate Attorney, Donna M. Ballman, P.A., Employee Advocacy Attorneys If you don’t already know, the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), a/k/a Obama Care, does not take effect all at once. (I say…

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Ohio Employer's Law Blog

Provides updates and commentary on current employment law headlines and topics. By Kohrman Jackson & Krantz.

http://ohioemploymentlaw.blogspot.com/

May 24
WIRTW #275 (the “reality bites” edition)

WIRTW #275 (the “reality bites” edition)

Last night, Fox debuted its new reality show, Does Someone Have To Go?, which Entertainment Weekly bills as Survivor meets The Office. Here’s the premise: Needless to say, the New York Times is not impressed, unflatteringly…
May 23
When state law conflicts with the EEOC on criminal background checks, who wins?

When state law conflicts with the EEOC on criminal background checks, who wins?

Last year, the EEOC issued its long awaited Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions under Title VII. While the Guidance was much more fair and balanced than many employer advocates…
May 22
Email surveillance as evidence of retaliation

Email surveillance as evidence of retaliation

Employees should not operate under any false ideas that they enjoy an expectation of privacy in their work email accounts. Just because an employer has the right to snoop through an employee’s email, however, does not mean the practice…

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The Employer Handbook

Covers labor and employment law of PA, NJ and DE businesses. By Eric B. Meyer.

http://www.theemployerhandbook.com/

May 24
Washington is the 9th state with a social media workplace privacy law

Washington is the 9th state with a social media workplace privacy law

Or as I like to refer to it, an excuse to play Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Alice in Chains on the blog. Here is a link to Washington's new law. Up next for a new social media workplace privacy law should be New Jersey, where the Assembly…
May 23
EEOC talks employer wellness programs; provides an ADA Q&A

EEOC talks employer wellness programs; provides an ADA Q&A

Consistent with its strategic plan to provide up-to-date guidance on the requirements of antidiscrimination laws, last week, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued this press release in which it announced that it had…
May 22
Ha Ha! You pulled my pants down! Now I'm suing you for sexual harassment.

Ha Ha! You pulled my pants down! Now I'm suing you for sexual harassment.

When offering respect in the workplace training for employees and supervisors, I emphasize that an employee who laughs at sex jokes in the workplace is the same employee who may later sue for sexual harassment. Like Little Ladner did.(Yes,…

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Oakland Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers California employment and injury law. By Liberty Law.

http://www.oaklandemploymentlawyerblog.com/

May 24
What should I do if I’ve been discriminated against on the basis of my ethnicity in San Francisco?

What should I do if I’ve been discriminated against on the basis of my ethnicity in San Francisco?

If you are discriminated against in an employment setting because of your ethnicity, you may have a legal case against the employer or potential employer. You should contact an employment attorney in the San Francisco area to learn more about…
May 22
What should I do if I’ve been involved in a car accident in Oakland?

What should I do if I’ve been involved in a car accident in Oakland?

If you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile accident, it’s important to obtain legal representation quickly. If you fail to do so, you can experience significant financial losses in the form of medical expenses, property…
May 20
Micha Star Liberty To Be Given Award

Micha Star Liberty To Be Given Award

Liberty Law is proud to announce that Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) has selected Micha Star Liberty as one of the six California attorneys to be selected to receive the “Spirit of CEB” award, which acknowledges her…

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Workplace Privacy, Data Management…

Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report

Covers data security, HIPAA, identity theft and workplace privacy. By Jackson Lewis.

http://www.workplaceprivacyreport.com

May 24
Idaho State University Investigated by HHS Following Report of Data Breach

Idaho State University Investigated by HHS Following Report of Data Breach

Like many universities, Idaho State University (ISU) operates a number of health facilities, some of which are subject to the HIPAA privacy and security regulations. According to a U.S. Department of Health Human…
May 23
More States Limit Employer Access to Employee Social Media Account

More States Limit Employer Access to Employee Social Media Account

Earlier this year, we posted about new laws in Utah and New Mexico that limit employers' ability to access the online accounts of their employees. Since then, Washington and Colorado have joined these and other…
Apr 26
Plaintiff in Privacy Suit over LinkedIn Account Gets Zero Damage

Plaintiff in Privacy Suit over LinkedIn Account Gets Zero Damage

Our colleague John A. Snyder writes on our non-compete blog about the case of Eagle v. Morgan, No. 11-403 (E. D. Pa. March 12, 2013) in which the plaintiff sued her former employer for misappropriating her LinkedIn account and was…

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Business Blog

Covers business law, labor & employment, real estate and securities and finance topics. By Scarinci Hollenbeck.

http://www.businesslawnews.com/

May 24
Is “Secret” Business Court Coming Back to Delaware?

Is “Secret” Business Court Coming Back to Delaware?

Many corporations call Delaware home because of its business friendly legal environment. It is an attractive place to incorporate a business, and it can also provide substantial court decision precedents for corporate disputes, making it more…
May 23
Technology Spurs New Type of Lease Agreement

Technology Spurs New Type of Lease Agreement

In a digital world, even small businesses can quickly run out of storage space for their data. To ensure that customer databases, product lists and email systems are all stored securely, many companies are turning to data…
May 22
Is Your New York Business Prepared to Stop a Data Breach?

Is Your New York Business Prepared to Stop a Data Breach?

Late last month, hackers sent a fake tweet from the Associated Press' Twitter account referencing an explosion at the White House. The tweet caused the Dow Jones Industrial Average to plunge more than 100 points within seconds. This latest…

Rank this Week: 589

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

Edited by University of Miami School of Law Professor Michael Froomkin, The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)–JOTWELL–invites law professors to join us in filling a telling gap in legal scholarship by creating a space where legal academics will go to identify, celebrate, and discuss the best new legal scholarship.

http://jotwell.com/

May 24
Colonial and Postcolonial Constructions of Family Law

Colonial and Postcolonial Constructions of Family Law

Sylvia Wairimu Kang'ara, Beyond Bed And Bread: Making The African State Through Marriage Law Reform -- Constitutive And Transformative Influences of Anglo-American Legal Thought, 9 Hastings Race & Poverty L. J. 353 (2012),…
May 22
Provoked Intimate Femicides: A Privatized Version of “Honour”?

Provoked Intimate Femicides: A Privatized Version of “Honour”?

Pascale Fournier, Pascal McDougall & Anna R. Dekker, Dishonour, Provocation and Culture: Through the Beholder’s Eye?, 16(2) Can. Crim. L. Rev. 161 (2012), available at the University of Ottawa.Isabel GrantIn their…
May 20
The Care and Feeding of Sticky Defaults in Information Privacy Law

The Care and Feeding of Sticky Defaults in Information Privacy Law

Lauren Willis, When Nudges Fail: Slippery Defaults, 80 U. Chi. L. Rev. ___ (forthcoming 2013) available at SSRN.Paul OhmIf Jotwell is meant to surface obscure gems of legal scholarship, which might go unnoticed otherwise, I might be missing…

Rank this Week: 111

New York Public Personnel Law

Provides summary and commentary on selected court and administrative decisions and related matters affecting public employers and employees in New York State. By Harvey Randall, Esq.

http://publicpersonnellaw.blogspot.com/

May 24
Including proposed staffing changes in a plan to close schools submitted to the State Education Department does not cloak the staffing issues as a state policy, law or regulation thereby precluding submitting the matter to arbitration

Including proposed staffing changes in a plan to close schools submitted to the State Education Department does not cloak the staffing issues as a state policy, law or regulation thereby precluding submitting the matter to arbitration

Including proposed staffing changes in a plan to close schools submitted to the State Education Department does not cloak the staffing issues as a state policy, law or regulation thereby precluding submitting the matter to arbitration Board…
May 23
A “perfect storm” of personnel transactions and decision

A “perfect storm” of personnel transactions and decision

A “perfect storm” of personnel transactions and decisions 2013 NY Slip Op 03559, Appellate Division, First Department This decision describes a series of events resulting from a “perfect storm” of personnel…
May 22
An analysis of New York’s new teacher evaluation law

An analysis of New York’s new teacher evaluation law

An analysis of New York’s new teacher evaluation law Source: NYMuniBlog Warren Richmond, a Harris Beach partner and member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Practice Group and Educational Institutions Industry…

Rank this Week: 73

Adjunct Law Prof Blog

Focuses on issues of interest to adjunct law professors, including labor law, employment law, employee benefits law and education law issues. By Adjunct Law Professor Mitchell H. Rubinstein.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adjunctprofs/

May 24
New In Print: Law Review Review

New In Print: Law Review Review

The Berkeley Technology Law Journal's Symposium 2012, issue includes the symposium "Orphan Works & Mass Digitization: Obstacles & Opportunities." Ms. Maria A. Pallante, Register of Copyrights and Director, U.S. Copyright…
May 23
DC Circuit Reverses Board In Campaign Threat Case

DC Circuit Reverses Board In Campaign Threat Case

The DC Circuit holds that the NLRB lacked substantial evidence to support its conclusion that a hospital executive's comments during a union organizing campaign conveyed a threat to employees. Flagstaff Med. Ctr. Inc. v. NLRB,…
May 23
Texas: Facebook "Friendship" Alone Does Not Require Recusal

Texas: Facebook "Friendship" Alone Does Not Require Recusal

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals of Texas, located in Dallas, held last week that a trial judge's undisclosed Facebook "friendship" with the victim's father in a criminal prosecution alone does not establish grounds for recusal or…

Rank this Week: 55

Employment & Labor Insider

Discusses timely issues in labor and employment law and human resources from management's perspective, with subjects ranging from discrimination to employee handbooks and religious accommodations. By Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP.

http://www.employmentandlaborinsider.com/

May 23
Employees: Better think twice before suing your employer (four reasons why)

Employees: Better think twice before suing your employer (four reasons why)

Last week I busted on "my own side" by giving four reasons why employers shouldn't be so quick to fire their employees. To be fair, this week I'll talk about the other side -- four reasons why employees shouldn't be too quick to sue their…
May 17
Four reasons your employment lawyer thinks firing should be a last resort

Four reasons your employment lawyer thinks firing should be a last resort

Last week's post about whether certain employees in the news deserved to be fired, in addition to generating some great comments from readers, got me thinking about firings in general. I don't like to fire people. What's the world…
May 9
Should these employees have been terminated? Tell us what you think!

Should these employees have been terminated? Tell us what you think!

Andy Warhol said that in the future everyone would be world-famous for 15 minutes. Wouldn't you hate for your 15 minutes of fame to be from getting fired from your job? Or having everybody on the Internet cyber-shouting for your employer to…

Rank this Week: 387

Washgington Labor and Employment…

Washgington Labor and Employment Law Blog

Covers Washington State employment law and public sector collective bargaining law.By Cline and Associates.

http://www.washingtonlaborandemploymentblog.com/

May 23
Correction Officer’s Conduct Deemed Too Profane and Unreasonable to Be Protected Activity

Correction Officer’s Conduct Deemed Too Profane and Unreasonable to Be Protected Activity

By Therese Norton Protected union activity is not an absolute right when it becomes unreasonable. In a recent decision, PERC Examiner Casey King determined that the State of Washington Corrections did not discriminate against, or…
May 23
Police Officer Who Asserted His Weingarten Rights Held Insufficient to Support Discrimination Claim When He Had a Long History of Discipline

Police Officer Who Asserted His Weingarten Rights Held Insufficient to Support Discrimination Claim When He Had a Long History of Discipline

By Therese Norton In a recent PERC decision, Examiner Slone-Gomez dismissed a union discrimination claim because the union was unable to prove that the employer discriminated against a bargaining unit member by terminating him in reprisal for…
May 17
Hearing Examiner Finds That Employer Must Bargain Over Increased Workload Caused by Layoff

Hearing Examiner Finds That Employer Must Bargain Over Increased Workload Caused by Layoff

By Therese Norton PERC Hearing Examiner Robin A. Romeo partially upheld an unfair labor practice complaint filed by the Public School Employees of Washington on behalf of a group of custodial employees employed by Washington State…

Rank this Week: 2786

Washington D.C. Employment Law…

Washington D.C. Employment Law Update

Covers labor and employment law developments in Washington, D.C. By Littler.

http://www.dcemploymentlawupdate.com

May 23
House Subcommittee Questions Recent EEOC Activitie

House Subcommittee Questions Recent EEOC Activitie

During a House Subcommittee hearing, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Jacqueline Berrien responded to questions about recent agency enforcement and regulatory initiatives. Among other topics, Berrien touched on an…
May 22
Senate Panel Advances NLRB Nominee

Senate Panel Advances NLRB Nominee

On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) voted to send the nominations of Mark Gaston Pearce (D), Sharon Block (D), Richard Griffin (D), Harry I. Johnson, III (R) and Philip A. Miscimarra (R) to the…
May 21
Supreme Court to Decide Which Employees Are Covered by Whistleblower Law

Supreme Court to Decide Which Employees Are Covered by Whistleblower Law

On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to consider the scope of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) whistleblower protections. Specifically, in Lawson v. FMR LLC, the Court will decide whether an employee of a privately held contractor or…

Rank this Week: 418

Jobsworth

Covers UK employment law. By Michael Scutt.

http://michaelscutt.co.uk

May 23
The 2013 Legal Salary Survey

The 2013 Legal Salary Survey

Guest Post UK recruitment specialists Sellick Partnership have revealed the key findings from the 2013 salary survey for the legal sector in an easy-to-read infographic. The survey is an accurate reflection of the…
May 21
The Great Reset

The Great Reset

After writing yesterday’s post about worker insecurity being at a 20 year high, I then found this article, via Jo Plumstead’s rather good The Grumpy Daily, in which she linked to Will Hutton’s article in last…
May 20
Worker Insecurity at 20 Year High

Worker Insecurity at 20 Year High

That was a rather depressing headline in the Financial Times over the weekend. According to the 2012 Skills and Employment Survey “Britain’s employees are feeling more insecure and under pressure at work than any time in the past…

Rank this Week: 1299

Kentucky Personal Injury Lawyer…

Kentucky Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury and employment law. By Law Offices of Andrew Alitowski, P.A.

http://www.kentuckypersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 23
Kentucky Sexual Harassment Case

Kentucky Sexual Harassment Case

In March of 2013, the Court of Appeals of Kentucky decided a case that involved a woman who had filed a sexual harassment case under the Kentucky Civil Rights Act (KCRA). (See Suiter v. Logan County Regional Detention Center, 2013 WL 780390…
May 13
Louisville UIM Car Accident Case

Louisville UIM Car Accident Case

In March of 2013, the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky had to decide a Louisville car accident case that involved UIM benefits after the lower court had denied the UIM benefits to the injured party. (See…
May 10
Kentucky Car Accident PIP Case

Kentucky Car Accident PIP Case

In March of 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky decided a case that involved Kentucky PIP and a car accident. (See Hill v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 2013 WL 1332611 (E.D. Ky. 2013)). …

Rank this Week: 1035

The New Jersey Employment Law Firm…

The New Jersey Employment Law Firm Blog

Covers employment discrimination and harassment laws. By Resnick Law Group, P.C.

http://www.thenjemploymentlawfirmblog.com/

May 23
Jury Award Demonstrates Why Disabled Workers in New Jersey and Nationwide Must be Defended Against Unlawful Discrimination

Jury Award Demonstrates Why Disabled Workers in New Jersey and Nationwide Must be Defended Against Unlawful Discrimination

On May 1st, a federal jury in Iowa awarded $240 million to 32 mentally-disabled workers who were allegedly abused and controlled by their now-defunct employer. According to the nation's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the…
May 9
Unpaid Intern Lawsuits Seek to Enforce Wage and Hour Law

Unpaid Intern Lawsuits Seek to Enforce Wage and Hour Law

Internships are often a good way for college students and others to gain experience in a field, such as film or journalism, in the hopes of getting a full-time job after graduation. Some of these internships include a salary, stipend, or…
Apr 30
NYPD Takes a Stand on Hair Color Discrimination, but What Does the Law Say?

NYPD Takes a Stand on Hair Color Discrimination, but What Does the Law Say?

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) issued an anti-bias message alert that warned sergeants and lieutenants about harassment or discrimination against red-haired officers. The story, reported in the New York Post, has met with mostly…

Rank this Week: 1634

The Law Planet Blog

Discusses investment, labor, and employment law, as well as securities arbitration, stockbroker issues, and legal technology. By LaBovick Law Group.

http://www.thelawplanetblog.com/

May 23
The Importance of Continuing Treatment While Trying to Get SSD Benefit

The Importance of Continuing Treatment While Trying to Get SSD Benefit

By far, the most critical part of an application for Social Security disability benefits is the medical documentation. This is important for two reasons: First, if the claimant has continued to treat for several months or years, it…
May 22
What are the basics to creating a living will?

What are the basics to creating a living will?

Having a will to dispose of assets is only the beginning of a well-thought out estate plan. Combining the advantages of a will, a revocable trust, a durable power of attorney and a living will is the best way to achieve your post-mortem…
May 20
Is Signing an Affidavit Naming Paternity a Double-Edged Sword?

Is Signing an Affidavit Naming Paternity a Double-Edged Sword?

There are now more children born to single parents than to parents who are married. Florida has a statute dealing with unmarried parents that lists the father on the birth certificate. A lot of unmarried couples end up breaking up and having…

Rank this Week: 459

Working the Law: News and Views on…

Working the Law: News and Views on Employment Issues

Covers Massachusetts employment law issues such as employment discrimination, sexual harasment and wrongful discharge. By Jack Merrill.

http://framinghamlegal.com

May 23
Enforcement of Noncompetition Agreements Getting Easier?

Enforcement of Noncompetition Agreements Getting Easier?

In a decision that could make enforcing a central component of most noncompetition agreements easier, a U.S. District Court judge ruled this week that former employees cannot escape restrictions against soliciting their former customers…
May 17
State’s Highest Court Holds Independent Contractor Statute Can Apply to Workers Outside Massachusett

State’s Highest Court Holds Independent Contractor Statute Can Apply to Workers Outside Massachusett

In a decision that might be said to foist an employer upon its own petard, Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court ruled today that the state’s rigid independent contractor statute can be applied to workers who never set foot…
May 16
Defense against Lawsuit – Noncompetition Agreement

Defense against Lawsuit – Noncompetition Agreement

A small Metrowest plumbing company was sued in Worcester Superior Court after it hired a plumber who formerly worked for its competitor. The employer had previously been threatened with suit unless the employee either quit or was fired. Both…

Rank this Week: 1714

Employment Update

Covers current issues in employment, labor and benefits law. By Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt.

http://employmentupdate.schwabeblog.com/

May 23
Asking for Facebook Passwords? Not in Washington.‎

Asking for Facebook Passwords? Not in Washington.‎

By Brian Keeley, Stephanie Berntsen, Farron Curry, Attorneys, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed legislation that prohibits employers from asking or requiring employees or job applicants to provide…
Mar 20
Employers Beware: Portland City Council Passes Sick Leave Mandate

Employers Beware: Portland City Council Passes Sick Leave Mandate

By Leora Coleman-Fire, Attorney The City of Portland joined Seattle, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and the State of Connecticut when the Portland City Council unanimously passed a paid sick leave ordinance on March 13, 2013. The ordinance…
Mar 8
Employers Required to Use New Form I-9‎

Employers Required to Use New Form I-9‎

By Bradley Maier, Attorney On March 8, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (”USCIS”) announced that a new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form, is now available for use (Rev. 03/08/13, expiration date…

Rank this Week: 2158

Doorey's Workplace Law Blog

Covers Canadian labour and employment law. By Professor David Doorey.

http://www.yorku.ca/ddoorey/lawblog

May 23
Why Do Workers Support Policies To Weaken Labour Rights?

Why Do Workers Support Policies To Weaken Labour Rights?

My colleague here at the School of HRM at York, Tony Fang, found a while back that the union wage premium in Canada is about 7.7% (see page 13), meaning that unionized workers earn that much more on average than nonunion workers.…
May 20
Upcoming Work Law Conference

Upcoming Work Law Conference

It’s a busy time for labour and employment law academics. I, like many other scholars in work law and industrial relations, am bogged down right now in preparing papers for upcoming academic conferences. This means fewer blog…
May 9
My New Academic Papers on Labour Law

My New Academic Papers on Labour Law

One thing I do on this website is promote Canadian academic scholarship in labour and employment law. You can always find links to many of the best academic papers in the field, from Canadian and foreign academics, on this list of SSRN…

Rank this Week: 359

Employers' Lawyers

Provides best practice tips, checklists and updates designed to keep organizations of all sizes in compliance with federal and state employment laws. By Holland & Hart.

http://www.employerslawyersblog.com/

May 23
5 Tips for Handling Holiday Pay

5 Tips for Handling Holiday Pay

By Joanna Vilos With a holiday weekend upon us, it’s a good time to address holiday pay concerns. Many employers struggle with how to pay employees for holidays, especially when the holiday overlaps overtime hours, FMLA leave, or another…
May 20
Colorado Expands FMLA Coverage to Civil Union and Domestic Partner

Colorado Expands FMLA Coverage to Civil Union and Domestic Partner

By Alyssa Yatsko Under the newly passed Family Care Act (House Bill 13-1222), Colorado employers must extend leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to permit eligible employees to care for their civil union partner or…
May 15
Colorado Prohibits Employer Access to Social Media Account

Colorado Prohibits Employer Access to Social Media Account

By Alyssa Yatsko Under a new bill recently signed into law by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, employers are prohibited from requiring access to an applicant’s or employee’s personal social media account. Violations could result in…

Rank this Week: 5095

Workplace Investigations Blog

Covers conducting workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistle-blower, and other types of employee misconduct. By Debra L. Reilly.

http://www.workplaceinvestigationsblog.com/

May 23
Public Sector Investigation Training

Public Sector Investigation Training

I will be speaking on "Public Sector Investigations" on June 4, 2013 (9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) Location: Weintraub Tobin ♦ 400 Capitol Mall 11th Floor ♦ Sacramento CACo-Presenters: Kelli Kennaday and Donna Peter 3 hours…
Oct 19
Internal Investigator Training in San Diego for Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Claim

Internal Investigator Training in San Diego for Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Claim

I am once again offering training to human resources professionals, attorneys, and private investigators on how to conduct legally defensible harassment, discrimination, and retaliation investigations in the workplace. Although the training…
Jun 21
Laws Requiring Harassment and Discrimination Investigation

Laws Requiring Harassment and Discrimination Investigation

Harassment and discrimination investigations in California should be conducted by the employer whenever the alleged victim contends that the wrongful conduct was motivated (at least in part) by the alleged victim being a member of any of the…

Rank this Week: 2809

Employment Class Action Blog

Covers employment class action cases affecting employers. By Baker Hostetler.

http://www.employmentclassactionreport.com/

May 23
Court Partially Dismisses and Denies Conditional Certification In Tip-Credit Case

Court Partially Dismisses and Denies Conditional Certification In Tip-Credit Case

Posted by Greg MersolAnyone who has dined at a restaurant is aware of the importance of tipping, even if the exact rules, like the percentage and how it should be calculated, may be a bit fuzzy at times. From the standpoint of the…
May 17
California Courts Issue Multiple Decisions for Employers in Class Case

California Courts Issue Multiple Decisions for Employers in Class Case

Posted by Greg MersolJust two years ago, a California case declining certification of an action would have been cause for comment. But since then, in 2011 the United States Supreme Court decided Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes, 131 S.…
May 13
Court Refuses To Certify Class of Unpaid Student Intern

Court Refuses To Certify Class of Unpaid Student Intern

Posted by Greg MersolStudent internships can provide worthwhile benefits to the students involved, who gain experience, contacts, and accomplishments to place on their resumes. Employers, too, can benefit from the work and insight of…

Rank this Week: 1693

The Wage and Hour Litigation Blog

Covers wage and hour law. By Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

http://www.wagehourlitigation.com

May 23
Battle "Grande" over Starbucks' Tip Pools Continues to Percolate: The New York State Department of Labor Stirs Things Up

Battle "Grande" over Starbucks' Tip Pools Continues to Percolate: The New York State Department of Labor Stirs Things Up

Co-authored by John W. Egan and Robert Whitman We reported [here] in November on the Second Circuit’s referral of two important Labor Law questions to the New York Court of Appeals in a challenge to Starbucks’ tip-pooling policy.…
May 17
W.H.D.?: Here We Go Again . . . Independent Contractors Targeted Once More

W.H.D.?: Here We Go Again . . . Independent Contractors Targeted Once More

Authored by Alex Passantino A cable installation company recently entered into a consent judgment with the U.S. Department of Labor, agreeing to pay over $1 million in back wages and liquidated damages to nearly 200 workers. [here] The…
May 17
District Court "Tips" The Scale In Favor Of Restaurants On Server's Tip Credit Class Claim

District Court "Tips" The Scale In Favor Of Restaurants On Server's Tip Credit Class Claim

Co-authored by Arthur J. Rooney and Jeremy W. Stewart When should a tipped employee no longer be treated as a tipped employee? Plaintiffs’ lawyers argue that restaurants cannot utilize the tip credit, or pay tipped employees a…

Rank this Week: 931

Employee Benefits Legal Blog

Covers employee benefits related to labor and employment matters. Published by Keith R. McMurdy of Fox Rothschild, LLP.

http://employeebenefits.foxrothschild.com/

May 23
Your Corporate Structure and Ownership Status Matter

Your Corporate Structure and Ownership Status Matter

Believe it or not, how your company is organized can play a significant role in how it is treated for benefit purposes. Whether you have a C-corp, an S-corp, an LLC or even a sole proprietorship can have significant impact on tax and…
May 16
Remember GINA?: EEOC Settles its First GINA Law Suit

Remember GINA?: EEOC Settles its First GINA Law Suit

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) passed in 2008. Since then, most of the discussion benefit plan professionals have had regarding GINA has focused on HIPAA notice requirements and compliance with GINA restrictions in…
May 10
DOL Issues Model Notice for Coverge and COBRA: More PPACA Form

DOL Issues Model Notice for Coverge and COBRA: More PPACA Form

As a component of PPACA, employees will be able to opt out of employer coverage and go to exchanges (or go there directly if the employer does not offer coverage). The government refers to this program as the "Health Insurance…

Rank this Week: 992

Fair Employment Legal Update

By Khorrami, LLP.

http://fairemploymentlegalupdate.com/

May 23
Former Employee Countersued by Prada for “Damaging the Brand”

Former Employee Countersued by Prada for “Damaging the Brand”

A former Prada employee, Rina Bovrisse, is urging Prada to drop a lawsuit filed against her seeking $780,000. Bovrisse recently lost a discrimination lawsuit she had filed against a Japanese subsidiary of Prada in a court in Tokyo, Japan in…
May 22
Cleveland Manufacturing Company to Pay $700,000 to Settle Employment Class Action

Cleveland Manufacturing Company to Pay $700,000 to Settle Employment Class Action

A manufacturing company headquartered in Cleveland, OH has settled a class action lawsuit filed against it in 2011 by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), alleging discrimination against women in the workplace.…
May 20
Court of Appeals Allows Warehouse Workers for Amazon To Move Forward With Lawsuit

Court of Appeals Allows Warehouse Workers for Amazon To Move Forward With Lawsuit

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Nevada federal court’s earlier ruling and held that Amazon.com warehouse workers may proceed with their labor law claims against the online retailer giant. Warehouse employees…

Rank this Week: 495

Employer Defense Law Blog

Covers FLSA, disability discrimination, labor relations, and retaliation. By Epstein Becker Green.

http://www.employerdefenselaw.com/

May 23
Retailers Facing Employment Law Vulnerabilities, an interview with EBG attorneys, as appeared in Corporate Counsel

Retailers Facing Employment Law Vulnerabilities, an interview with EBG attorneys, as appeared in Corporate Counsel

In an article written by Corporate Counsel’s Shannon Green published on May 23, 2013, Epstein Becker Green labor and employment attorneys, Jeffrey M. Landes and Susan Gross Sholinsky, were interviewed concerning the legal…
May 9
Affordable Care Act: Important Deadline for Employee Notices of the Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchange) Due October 1, 2013

Affordable Care Act: Important Deadline for Employee Notices of the Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchange) Due October 1, 2013

By Gretchen Harders and Michelle Capezza On May 8, 2013, the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor (the “DOL”) issued Technical Release 2013-02 (the “Release”) providing important…
May 8
Court of Appeals Rules NLRB Notice Posting Violates Employer Free Speech Right

Court of Appeals Rules NLRB Notice Posting Violates Employer Free Speech Right

By Adam C. Abrahms and Steven M. Swirsky In another major defeat for President Obama’s appointees to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board), the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit found that the Board lacked the…

Rank this Week: 806

Knudsen Law Firm Blog

Covers legal issues in Nebraska.

http://www.knudsenlaw.com/our-blog/

May 23
New W-Visa to Help Nursing Homes Fill Job

New W-Visa to Help Nursing Homes Fill Job

There are many jobs at nursing homes that even desperate unemployed Americans won’t consider because they are seen as too demanding. A solution to this employment problem could be as simple as immigration reform, one of President…
May 16
Disclosure Rule to be Later than Scheduled

Disclosure Rule to be Later than Scheduled

A controversial provision of the HITECH Act may very well not be finalized by the January 1, 2014 deadline. Leon Rodriquez, Director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights, stated during the Health Care Compliance…
May 3
Fisher v. Payflex — PTO is vacation pay

Fisher v. Payflex — PTO is vacation pay

Today in Fisherv. PayFlex ___ N.W.2d ___ (May 3, 2013), the Nebraska Supreme Court in a 4 to 3 decision decided that PTO (“paid time off”) is vacation time. Thus, employers are required to pay accrued but unused…

Rank this Week: 2085

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